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Reference number
SVC26J-116695-000200
Selection process number
2026-SVC-HQ-EA-680290
Location
Ottawa (Ontario)
Salary
$94,999 to $107,202
Level
LS-03
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
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About the position
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies, and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.
At PSPC, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed.
Intent of the process
A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions with varying tenures, security clearance requirements, work locations, or language requirements within Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).
Positions to be filled
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Operational Requirements
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โฆ Willing and able to work overtime on short time notice
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
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โฆ Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a masterโs degree in library science or in library and information science; or graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a bachelorโs degree in library science or in library and information science for which another bachelorโs degree was a prerequisite.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
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๐๐. Experience* in providing bibliographic descriptions of published materials.
๐๐. Experience in developing procedures or guidelines.
๐๐. Experience in managing an integrated library system.
Applied / assessed at a later date
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๐๐๐. Knowledge of the theories, principles, trends or standards of library science and information management.
๐๐๐. Knowledge of the principles of cataloguing, classification, or resource description, like the application of recognized standards, tools, and classification systems (e.g. AACR2, RDA, MARC, Government of Canada Classification, Library of Congress Classification, Dewey Decimal Classification).
๐๐๐. Knowledge of subject analysis or indexing practices, like the application of controlled vocabularies, descriptors, standardized subject headings, and recognized thesauri, to accurately describe the subject content of publications.
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๐๐. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
๐๐. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
๐๐. Client service competency Level 1 : Delivers high-quality client service.
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๐๐๐๐. Create vision and strategy
๐๐๐๐. Mobilize people
๐๐๐๐. Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
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โฆ Experience or training in cataloguing of government documents.
โฆ Experience working in a library context with Government of Canada publications
โฆ Experience* with Microsoft Suite (including SharePoint, Excel, etc.).
โฆ Experience* supervising staff, including day-to-day direction and performance management.
โฆ Experience in providing recommendations to management** on library and information management issues.
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*โExperienceโ is defined according to the complexity and diversity of work experience of the candidate.
**โโManagementโโ refers to supervisor or higher level.
Our commitment
Giving you the best chance to succeed!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.
If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please submit your request through the contact person identified below. All information received related to accommodations is confidential.
For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.
* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.
For further details, please refer to the โOther informationโ section.
Learn more about employment equity.
Public Services and Procurement Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) would be considered
Preference
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.
How to apply
Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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