Canadian Museum of Nature – Library, Archives, and Special Collections https://nature.ca/en/
Your place at the Museum
We value diversity and believe we benefit from working in a place where everyone feels included and where the unique qualities and strengths inherent in a diverse workforce are combined. We welcome applications from persons who may identify as a member of one or more other equity seeking groups (for e.g. visible minorities, disabled, 2SLGBTQIA+, religious or cultural minority).
You have a place at the Museum!
About the position
Responsible for the planning, supervision, operation, and maintenance of CMN’s Library, Archives, and Special Collections (archives, photo collections, NatureART). The position is responsible for the promotion of and access to the CMN Library, Archives, and Special Collections to internal and external audiences.
Depending on their qualifications, the incumbent of this position will also either be the Library Cataloguer or Archivist for the CMN Historic Archives.
Working at the museum means:
- Contributing to an engaging mission as well as exciting projects and challenges
- An inclusive, friendly and safe work environment
- A competitive salary established by collective agreements
- Access to federal public service group insurance and pension plans
Eligibility criteria
This position is open to all Employees of the Canadian Museum of Nature and any members of the public who meet the qualifications below.
*Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Education and training:
Graduation from a recognized University with a Bachelor of Arts or Social Sciences in Library and Information Sciences, or Archives and Records Management, or a closely related field; or Graduation from a recognized College with a Diploma in Library and Information Sciences, or Archives and Records Management, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language requirements:
English and French are essential.
Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB)
Experience:
- 5 years of experience libraries or archives.
- Two years’ of experience in managing information about library and archive collections.
- Experience in project management
- Experience working in a team environment
- Substantive and recent (within the last 3 years)* experience in supervising employees and leading teams.
2090-CMN-23-OC-059
Research and Collections department
ME-06 – $73,439 to $90,014 per year
Permanent Full-time position (37.5 hours per week)
Interested? APPLY!
The Canadian Museum of Nature is committed to inclusive and barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If you are invited to participate in the selection process, we encourage you to advise us of any accommodations you may require. This information will be treated as confidential.
The Statement of Qualifications providing greater detail about the skills, knowledge and aptitudes needed for this role can be obtained by contacting the Museum at the email address below.
All candidates must submit a cover letter and resume outlining how their experience and training meet the requirements listed above.
Send a cover letter and your resume by email to: competition@nature.ca with competition number 2090-CMN-23-OC-059, in the subject line.
Please note that only those applicants who are invited to participate further in the selection process will receive a response.