Internships at CCI

Post-Graduate Conservator Internships
Canadian Conservation Institute
(paid positions)

Conservator (Intern)

Three positions and Three Streams:

    Stream 1:   Conservation of Textiles

                In:

                    Treatment and Collections - Textiles,
                    Archeology, Objects and Paper Division

    Stream 2:   Conservation of Fine Arts (Paintings)

    Stream3:    Conservation of Furniture and Decorative Art
                (wood-based)

                In:

                    Treatment and Collections - Fine Arts,
                    Furniture and Heritage

                    Interiors Division
                    Research, Conservation and Scientific Services
                    Directorate
                    Canadian Conservation Institute
                    Department of Canadian Heritage Conservator
                    (Intern)

Three positions and Three Streams:

Stream 1:       Conservation of Textiles

                In:

                    Treatment and Collections - Textiles,
                        Archeology, Objects and Paper Division

Stream 2:       Conservation of Fine Arts (Paintings)

Stream 3:       Conservation of Furniture and Decorative Art
                (wood-based)

                 In

                    Treatment and Collections - Fine Arts,
                        Furniture and Heritage Interiors Division
                    Research, Conservation and Scientific Services
                        Directorate
                    Canadian Conservation Institute
                    Department of Canadian Heritage

The posters for this advertised process may be found online in
either of Canada's Official Languages.  For complete information and
an online application please go to:

    <URL:https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=831360>

or

    <URL:https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=831360&toggleLanguage=fr>

The Canadian Conservation Institute in Ottawa is seeking qualified
candidates to apply for three (3) early career post-graduate
internship positions in the Textiles, the Fine Arts and the
Furniture Laboratories within CCI's Research, Conservation and
Scientific Services Directorate.  The positions are open to persons
residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.  The
intent of this process is to staff three (3) positions on a
determinate basis, for a period of one (1) year each.  A pool
qualified candidates may be established through this process to
staff identical or similar positions within the Department (CCI)
with various language requirements (English or French Essential) and
with various security clearances.

Duties: Participates in textile or fine art (paintings) or furniture
(and decorative art) conservation and restoration treatment
projects; provides basic information on preventive conservation for
textile or fine art (paintings) or furniture (and decorative art)
collections to clients; assists in applied research to contribute to
the development or modification of techniques, methodologies or
tools used in textile or fine art (paintings) or furniture (and
decorative art) conservation treatment; participates in the
preparation and delivery of seminars, workshops and conferences;
assists with in-situ surveys and examination of museum facilities
and collections; drafts written reports and publications; reviews
relevant literature; participates in general lab routines and
maintenance.

For all streams:

The applicant must have recently* completed a university degree or a
minimum two (2) year college diploma from a recognized**
post-secondary institution, in a conservation program.

    * "Recent" is defined as within the last 5 years.

    ** A "recognized" post-secondary institution is one that has
    provincial or territorial degree/diploma-granting status, or a
    university/college outside Canada of which the programs/degrees
    are accepted by a recognized Canadian post-secondary
    institution.

Applicants that pass the preliminary screening criteria will be
asked to submit a portfolio of recent conservation treatment
projects.  Candidates who then meet the essential screening criteria
may be invited to an interview.  Candidates will also be assessed
through references.

You must ensure that you select at least one employment type when
submitting your application: Employment is for a one (1) year
appointment at (General Technical) GT-01 rate $40,989 to $46,141.
Choose a stream that best reflects your conservation knowledge and
experience.

Closing date: 30 September 2015, 23:59 PST

Conditions of employment, for all streams: Ability to meet a
"Reliability" (basic) status security clearance

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled,
diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society.  As a result, it
promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate
voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal
person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority
group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing
inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.

We thank all those who apply.  Only those selected for further
consideration will be contacted.

Contact:

    Elisabeth Joy, Manager
    Treatment and Collections Textiles, Archeology, Objects and
        Paper
    Canadian Conservation Institute
    1030 Innes Road
    Ottawa ON Canada K1B 4S7
    866-998-3721
    Fax: 613-998-3721
    elisabeth.joy<-at->pch<.>gc<.>ca

James Bourdeau, B.A., M.A.C
Manager
Treatment and Collections - Fine Arts, Furniture, Heritage Interiors
Canadian Conservation Institute
1030 Innes Road
Ottawa
Ontario K1B 4S7
613-998-3721 ext 228
Toll free: 1-866-998-3721 ext 228
Fax: 613-998-4721
TTY: (toll-free) 1-888-997-3121


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