Heritage Conservation Emerging Professional – Heritage Places

Duties
You will support the conservation of heritage places, including buildings, components, finishes, and related site features.Responsibilities include:
1. Assisting with fieldwork and site-based conservation activities, including basic observations, measurements, and photographic documentation;
2. Contributing to the preparation and organization of conservation documentation, such as compiling field notes, organizing photos, and drafting basic report elements;
3. Supporting research on conservation techniques, materials, historic finishes, and site management practices by gathering background information and summarizing findings;
4. Helping coordinate logistics for site visits, including preparing equipment, organizing travel materials, and supporting adherence to safety procedures;
5. Participating in project meetings by taking notes, tracking follow-up items, and assisting with communication among project partners;
6. Assisting with preventive conservation and monitoring activities, including collecting basic environmental or site condition data under supervision;
7. Engaging in structured learning and training as part of the Emerging Professional Program, including mentorship, technical workshops, and familiarization with relevant standards and CCI/HPC procedures.

Work environment
Working at the Canadian Conservation Institute means:
• Collaborating with a team of conservation professionals in conservation treatment, preventive conservation and conservation science.
• Collaborating with specialists in publications, communications and training.
• Working with clients primarily with heritage professionals and institutions, such as museums, libraries, archives, and cultural centres in Canada.
• Maintaining close connections with organizations and colleagues from around the world to collaborate on research projects or to share their knowledge at professional conferences.Creating a welcoming, diverse, accessible, accommodating and inclusive workplace remains a top priority for the department. Indigenous communities (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) in Canada are diverse and have customs that dictate the care and handling of sacred or other important items. CCI recognizes the importance of respecting all such protocols and strengthening partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, guided by reconciliation. As such, CCI recognizes the special status of Indigenous applicants as the holders of unique, constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights.

Intent of the process
The need is to staff one position, on a temporary basis of one year.A pool of candidates could be created to address future needs.

Positions to be filled
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Important messages
1. Candidates are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.
2. We want to simplify this evaluation process. We want to provide you with a positive, human, and efficient experience. Help us remove barriers at every step of the process.
3. If you require accommodation, please send a message to . All requests and information received will be treated confidentially.
4. Various assessment methods may be used at different stages of the process, including, but not limited to, written exams, interviews, situational exercises.
5. The evaluation committee reserves the right, at any stage of the process, to apply an evaluation method in order to manage the volume of applications received, particularly when there is a large number of applicants.
6. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. Applicants who are screened into this selection process will be sent further information by email regarding what to expect during subsequent phases of this selection process.
7. Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their education credentials and certifications later in the process.
8. The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed through the pre-screening questions and could be assessed through any other communication related to this process, including email correspondence.
9. Note on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Hiring Process:If you use artificial intelligence as part of your application, please indicate how. All information submitted must be accurate and truthful. The assessment board reserves the right to verify the content provided. As part of the assessment process, additional guidance may be provided regarding the responsible use of AI, in keeping with a thoughtful approach aligned with public service values.

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Condition of employment:Reliability Status security clearance

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Operational Requirements:1. Willingness and ability to travel in Canada and abroad;
2. Willingness and ability to work off-site;
3. Willingness and ability to work at heights;
4. Willingness and ability to work in a laboratory space with possible exposure to chemical vapours or dusts and where minor discomfort may occur;
5. Willingness to wear personal protective equipment when required;
6. Willingness and ability to work overtime.

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Education (essential qualification):Diploma from a post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position, obtained within the last five (5) years or an acceptable combination of education, experience, and training.Acceptable combination means a high school diploma in combination with a few years of relevant work experience and professional development courses related to the job’s duties.Exemples of fields relevant to the position are heritage conservation, conservation, architecture, engineering, building science or museum studies or collections management.

Experiences (essential qualifications):1. Experience in conservation or heritage-related projects involving heritage buildings and sites, architectural components, or decorative treatments (including furnishings, objects and finishes.)2. Experience contributing to the assessment or documentation of heritage places, such as recording building conditions, materials, finishes, or conservation needs, to support conservation or site management activities.The experience may have been acquired through professional work, academic studies and/or volunteer or extracurricular activities.

Competencies (essential qualifications):1. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
2. Demonstrating integrity and respect
3. Thinking things through
4. Working effectively with others
5. General Administration and Management
6. Communication
7. Service excellence
8. Heritage conservation treatment techniques [

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English or French - English or French essential

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Asset Qualifications :Education:
Master or PhD degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the positionExperiences:
1. Experience assisting with or contributing to technical documentation supporting contract documents, specifications, or project planning information.
2. Experience assisting with or contributing to sampling, testing, or analysis activities related to building materials, architectural components, or heritage site conditions.
3. Experience assisting with or contributing to work on capital projects or activities within active construction sites.
4. Experience assisting with or contributing to the use of a quantitative risk analysis method for cultural heritage (e.g., ABC Method, CPRAM).
5. Experience assisting with or contributing to the development or delivery of training, workshops, or didactic materials.
6. Experience in working with or within Indigenous communities or organizations.

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Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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