Position at CCI

Conservator GT 06 (Fine Arts)
Canadian Conservation Institute
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Salary: $73,566 to $84,026

Reference number: PCH16J-016678-000088
Selection process number: 16-PCH-EA-CHR-0714

The Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) is pleased to announce a
competitive process for the following position:

    GT-06 Conservator (Fine Arts) CCI

For more information and/or to apply for this position, please go
to:

    <URL:https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=918425>

or

    <URL:https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=918425&toggleLanguage=fr

Closing date: 21 June 2016

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens
residing abroad

The incumbent works independently to develop, plan, coordinate and
carry out Fine Art conservation treatment projects and conservation
research projects.  "Fine Art" can include the following: paintings
(easel paintings) that are historical (pre-20th Century), modern
(20th Century), and/or contemporary art.  Projects are individual or
multidisciplinary.

Intent of the process: A pool of qualified candidates resulting from
this selection process will be created and may be used to fill same
or similar positions with various tenures, language and security
requirements within the department of Canadian Heritage.

Information you must provide:  Your resume

        You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be
        appointed to the position.  Other qualifications may be a
        deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.
        Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed
        through your application.  It is your responsibility to
        provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet
        each qualification.  Failing to do so could result in your
        application being rejected

        In order to be considered, your application must clearly
        explain how you meet the following (essential
        qualifications) Graduation with a Master's degree in
        conservation from a recognized post-secondary institution or
        a successful completion of a two (2) year post-secondary
        educational program in conservation and equivalent
        experience The applicant must have specialized training in
        the conservation of Fine Art

        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

        Equivalent experience: In addition to the successful
        completion of a two (2) year post-secondary educational
        program in conservation candidates must have the equivalent
        to two (2) years of valid experience in conservation for
        each year of Master's degree in conservation that the
        candidate does not have

        Specialized is defined as having completed courses and
        workshops on the conservation of Fine Art

        Recent experience and extensive experience in conservation
        treatment of Fine Art (that can include historical paintings
        (19th century and earlier periods), modern paintings (20th
        century) and contemporary art)

         Recent experience is defined as occurring in the last five
        (5) years

        Extensive experience is defined as having over 5 years of
        experience in the conservation of Paintings

        Experience in the development of techniques, methodologies
        of conservation and restoration of Fine Art (that can
        include historical paintings (19th century and earlier
        periods), modern paintings (20th century) and contemporary
        art)

        Experience in planning own conservation treatment work
        projects (Project Management)

    Experience in writing and publishing specialized professional
    papers, articles or reports and giving conference presentations

If you possess any of the following, your application must also
clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset Qualifications:

    Experience with conservation of paintings on non-canvas supports
    for example, wood, metal and glass

    Experience with packing of paintings for transport

    Approximately 3 to 5 years of experience in the conservation,
    preservation and exhibition of contemporary Media Art, art
    installations and time-based media that may include synthetic
    materials, electronics, magnetic media, plastics, rubber and
    found materials

    Approximately 3 to 5 years of experience in the conservation of
    polychrome finishes typically found on wooden sculpture

    Experience in developing and delivering training to interns,
    conservators and clients

    Experience in carrying out research

    Professional accreditation by the Canadian Association of
    Professional Conservators (CAPC) or equivalent international
    accreditation

    Experience in the conservation of mural paintings

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential
for the job):

    Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

    Please note that unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
    as we will be creating a pool of candidates for unilingual
    positions

    Knowledge of the science and technology of Paintings their
    constituent materials and their properties

    Knowledge of the techniques and practices of assessing the
    condition and conservation needs of Fine Art.  Includes
    knowledge of how to carry out and interpret diagnostic tests to
    assess the condition of Fine Art and the effectiveness or
    suitability of treatments

    Knowledge of conservation principles, methodologies and
    approaches to the conservation treatment and preservation of
    Paintings

    Knowledge of technical and ethical conservation issues relating
    to the conservation of Paintings

    Knowledge of preventive conservation pertaining to Paintings

Ability:

        Ability to plan and execute complex conservation treatment
        projects of Paintings

        Ability to identify materials and techniques used to create
        Paintings

        Ability to engage in critical and conceptual thinking

        Ability to innovate

        Ability to communicate effectively in writing

        Ability to communicate effectively orally concepts, ideas
        and research results

Personal Suitability:

    Client focus
    Teamwork effectiveness
    Results orientation
    Initiative
    Networking
    Continuous Learning

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be
needed for the job):

    Knowledge of the mission and services of the Canadian
    Conservation Institute:

    Knowledge of the Canadian Heritage Community.

Conditions of employment: Reliability Status security clearance

Other Conditions of employment:

    Must be able to lift up to ten (10) kilograms.
    Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.

Only jobs.gc.ca online applications will be considered.  If
accessibility to jobs.gc.ca is unavailable, please email your Cover
letter and resume by email to Rana Cheaitani
<rana.cheaitani<-at->canada<.>ca> and indicate the reason why you cannot
apply online.  Verification/validation of your request will be
required before your application is accepted.

Preference: Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian
citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

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

Elisabeth Joy
Manager Treatment and Collections - Textiles, Archaeology, Objects,
    Paper
Acting Manager Treatment and Collections -Fine Arts, Furniture and
Heritage Interiors
Canadian Conservation Institute
1030 Innes Road
Ottawa ON Canada K1B 4S7
elisabeth.joy<-at->canada<.>ca
613-998-3721 ext 236
Fax: 613-998-4721

Alyson Tang
Acting Marketing Officer / Knowledge Sharing
Canadian Conservation Institute
Department of Canadian Heritage
Government of Canada
613-998-3721 ext 211
Fax: 613-998-4721
Toll free in Canada: 1-866-998-3721
TTY (toll-free): 1-888-997-3123
1030 Innes Road
Ottawa ON K1B 4S7

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