To be an employee of the Museum is to:
- Have the privilege of working for a Crown Corporation, and an internationally renowned institution, located on one of the most beautiful sites in the National Capital Region;
- Advance your career within an inclusive, dynamic and stimulating work environment;
- Work with an exceptional team of professionals who value your contribution, expertise, diverse opinions and continuous improvement;
- Obtain a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
We are looking for a Research Librarian – Canadian War Museum (CWM)
As a Research Librarian – (CWM), you will:
- Provide client services related to personal and family military history using CWM collections and military history sources.
- Develop resources to help researchers access and navigate CWM collections.
- Create and assist with programs or outreach initiatives.
- Use digital and physical platforms to expand the reach of Military History Research Centre (MHRC) services.
- Manage the refinement process and cataloging of memoirs, personal narratives, and family history publications.
- Perform other duties as required.
What we are looking for:
- A customer-focused approach;
- Excellent research skills;
- A strong capacity to work within a team and collaborate;
- Excellent planning skills;
Minimum of Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in:
- Conducting historical research/studies and developing related resource materials/information products, such as, handouts, annotated bibliographies, finding aids, research guides.
- Providing client services to a stakeholder community in a library, archives or museum client services/reference services and/or collections environment.
- Experience developing library or historical collections.
- Using an integrated library system (Nonprofit global library organization (OCLC) WorldShare management (WMS) platform and services is an asset) which may include acquisitions, cataloguing, interlibrary loans, and maintaining knowledge bases.
Knowledge of:
- Reference librarian and historical research methods, genealogical research, use of primary and secondary sources and public history practices in a library, archive or museum setting.
- Canadian history, history of war and conflict, with Canadian military history considered an asset.
- Canadian historical and/or military records and collections, datasets, primary and secondary sources as well as stakeholder organizations/institutions.
- Proficiency in using an integrated library system including circulation, acquisitions, cataloguing, serials management, interlibrary loans, and maintaining knowledge bases.
Education: Masters degree in Library and Information Studies, Archival Studies, History or a related field.
Compensation: $ 77,393 to $95,778
Status: Permanent Full-Time Position (# 9275)
Security Level: Reliability Status
Location: 1, Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario
Language: CBC. We encourage all candidates to submit their application, regardless of whether they believe they meet the linguistic requirements of the position. Qualified candidates will be sent for linguistic validation. In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, other qualified candidates may be considered.
Open to: Museum employees, external candidates and/or candidates from our inventory. Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Apply no later than October 7, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
We thank all candidates for showing interest; however, only retained candidates will be contacted. Candidates must ensure their application clearly demonstrates how their experience meets the selection criteria.
The masculine form is used in this document for the sole purpose of simplifying the text: it is not discriminatory in any way.
The Museum is committed to creating an organizational culture that fosters an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible environment for all. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including candidates from all cultures, racialized communities, all abilities, all sexual identities and genders, and anyone else who can contribute to the diversity of ideas. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment.
The Canadian Museum of History subscribes to the Employment Equity Act.
If you require an accommodation (including alternate formats of materials) in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Contact: Abiba Diarrassouba or Vincent Cantin at 819-776-8176 and 819-776-8532 or at [email protected].
