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Working with clients and partners, the National Research Council Canada provides strategic research, innovation support, scientific and technical services to develop and deploy solutions to meet Canada's current and future industrial and societal needs. Guided by our core values of impact, accountability, leadership, integrity and collaboration, NRC is a dynamic and vibrant organization that, in its ongoing evolution, is seeking a User Experience Specialist. User Experience Specialist, Knowledge Management Ottawa - Ontario This is a 2 year term position from the date of reporting. Assignments and secondments may be considered according to NRC's policies. An eligibility list for this position may be established for external candidates only Your Challenge To ensure the delivery of NRC search and discovery services of the highest quality, that are optimally configured, operationalized, and integrated in user workspaces and workflows, so that users can autonomously search for, discover, and access the content and services that they require to achieve their business objectives. Your Credentials Education An MLIS degree from an ALA accredited institution. Experience Significant experience with web-based library technologies such as integrated library systems, proxy servers, browser plugins, federated searching, link resolvers, federated or meta- search tools; Significant experience in applying web accessibility standards and user- centered design principles, preferrably in a federal government context; Significant experience with survey and assessment methods, including user satisfaction surveys, focus groups, and analysis of web usage statistics. From $71,592 to $84,497 per annum (under review) plus the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 a year. Language: Bilingual imperative CCC/CCC NOTE: As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to selfidentify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. Candidates must use the education/experience criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating how they meet them. Candidates who have Second Language Evaluation (SLE) test results with the Public Service Commission should include these results with their application. Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application. This position is being advertised externally only. To Apply Want to know more about this challenge? Visit our website at http://careerscarrieres.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca. Interested in being considered? All applications must be submitted on-line. Please do not fax or email your applications. Applications must be received no later than January 21, 2012. APPLICATIONS MUST QUOTE COMPETITION NUMBER: 16-12-0058. Accommodation is available to all candidates retained for further assessment. Telephone: (613) 991-9432 Email: [log in to unmask] Your resume must demonstrate that you meet all of the above mentioned requirements. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5437/