**Metadata and Taxonomy Librarian**  
**Information and Document Resource Service**  
  
Indeterminate Position

  
Classification: LS-3 ($69,866 - $83,554)

(bilingual imperative: CBC/CBC)

  
Closing Date: 2012/03/26

  
**The ideal candidate possesses the following:**  

  * Knowledge of MARC coding, RCAA2, LCSH, CSH, RVM, LC classification and the new RDA standards
  * Knowledge of non-MARC metadata schemas such as Dublin Core, MODS and METS
  * Knowledge of information technologies, especially emerging technologies applicable to system interoperability
  * Knowledge of standards, codes and protocols used in standardized description and metadata
  * General knowledge of the Library of Parliament's products, services and publications
  * Excellent analytical skills to design tools adapted to client needs
  * Excellent oral and written communication skills in both official languages
  * Ability to soundly manage time and workload according to individual and team priorities
  * Flexibility, resourcefulness and sound judgement
  * Team spirit, initiative and good interpersonal skills
  
**To be considered, candidates must have:**  

  * Preference will be given to candidates with a Master's degree in Library Sciences or in Library and Information Sciences from a recognized university; a combination of education and extensive experience related directly to the position may also be considered
  * Experience with metadata schemas and the development of vocabularies
  * Experience in the standardized description of resources and the use of controlled vocabularies
  * Experience in project management, follow up and quality control
  * Experience writing and producing manuals for taxonomy users and overseeing the application of guidelines
  * Experience working with an integrated library system
  * Experience holding training sessions and providing technical advice is an asset
  
**Candidates retained in this selection process will be required to obtain:**

  * A successful second-language evaluation (bilingual imperative: CBC/CBC)
  * A successful pre-employment screening
  
**Additional information:**

  * This selection process is open to employees of the Senate, the House of Commons, the Library of Parliament, the Office of the Senate Ethics Officer, the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, the public service and the public.
  * A written exam may be administered
  * Qualified candidates from this selection process may be considered for temporary or indeterminate positions requiring similar competencies at the Library of Parliament
  * Satisfactory references are an essential condition of employment
  * Education and experience requirements will be used as part of the initial selection process
  * Proof of education will be required
  * We are committed to employment equity
  
To apply, please send your C.V. and cover letter clearly indicating how you
meet each of the requirements of the position by March 26, 2012. Please quote
Competition 11-I-44.

  
  
By email: [log in to unmask]

  
By fax: 613-995-9582

  
By mail:

 50 O'Connor Street

 Library of Parliament

 Human Resources Division

 Ottawa, ON K1A 0A9

  
Please address questions to Human Resources at 613-996-2424 or
[log in to unmask] We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for
further consideration will be contacted.



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