These 3 jobs for war crimes historians were posted April 19, 2001 by the War Crimes Section of the Canadian Ministry of Justice.
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[1] HISTORIAN: JUS19725CBMT39
Ottawa, ON
Position for a specified period of until March 31, 2003.
The following government organization is responsible for this competitive process: Department of Justice
SALARY: $50,376 - $56,088 (HR-03)
LANGUAGE: English
WHO CAN APPLY: Persons living or working in Canada or abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Section is an investigative body of the Department of Justice. According to its government mandate the office investigates and prosecutes war crimes committed during the Second World War in Eastern Europe. As a result, the War Crimes Section has the obligations to follow allegations against suspected collaborators and perpetrators who immigrated to Canada after WW11 and to bring them to court.
The War Crimes Section is currently filling a position for an historian or political scientist for its war crimes program. Applicants should be able to work in a interdisciplinary working environment together with lawyers and research staff. Motivation, the ability to work independently and to exercise good judgement are essential.
Contact person at Justice Canada: Bettina Birn (613)941-0733
EDUCATION: Candidates must have a graduate degree in World War II and contemporary history or international affairs in the 20th century. (Ph.D's will be given preference)
EXPERIENCE: Experience in conducting research activities. Experience in the research, development, and presentation of complex material pertaining to the perpetration of war crimes particularly in during World War II in Europe, but not exclusive to World War II. A preference may be given to candidates who have conducted research on the German occupation of Eastern Europe during WW11 with main emphasis on Byelorussia.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS: LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Must be fluent in the German and English languages (reading, writing, oral).
Willingness to travel abroad for extended periods of time, to conduct research in archives and other institutions as required.
Candidates may be assessed by a variety of methods, which may include a written exam as well as an interview.
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An equal opportunity employer, the Department of Justice is committed to achieving a skilled and diversified workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We encourage members of the following designated groups to apply and also self-identify: women, members of a visible minority group, aboriginal people and persons with a disability.
REFERENCE NUMBER: JUS19725CBMT39
CLOSING DATE: April 30, 2001
For more details or to apply before close date:
http://jobs.gc.ca/jobs/p016695e.htm
For more general information, visit our Web Site at:
http://jobs.gc.ca/
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[2] HISTORIAN: JUS19729CBMT39
Ottawa, ON
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WORK ENVIRONMENT: The Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Section is an investigative body of the Department of Justice. According to its government mandate the office investigates and prosecutes war crimes and violations against human rights in Canada and prosecutes offenders. As a result, the War Crimes Section has the obligations to follow allegations against persons suspected of violations against human rights and to bring them to court.
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Contact person at Justice Canada: Bettina Birn (613) 941-0733
EDUCATION: Candidates must have a graduate degree in contemporary history, political science or international affairs in the 20th century, specializing in African history. (Ph.D's will be given preference)
EXPERIENCE: Experience in conducting research activities. Experience in the research, development, and presentation of complex material pertaining to the perpetration of war crimes particularly in the Africa.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS: LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Must be fluent in the English and African languages, preferably Kinyerwanda (reading, writing, oral).
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REFERENCE NUMBER: JUS19729CBMT39
CLOSING DATE: April 30, 2001
For more details or to apply before close date:
http://jobs.gc.ca/jobs/p016703e.htm
For more general information, visit our Web Site at:
http://jobs.gc.ca/
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[3] HISTORIAN: JUS19732CBMT39 Ottawa, ON
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WORK ENVIRONMENT: The Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Section is an investigative body of the Department of Justice. According to its government mandate the office investigates and prosecutes war crimes and violations against human rights in Canada and prosecutes offenders. As a result, the War Crimes Section has the obligations to follow allegations against persons suspected of violations against human rights and to bring them to court.
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Contact person at Justice Canada: Bettina Birn (613) 941-0733
EDUCATION: Candidates must have a graduate degree in contemporary history, political science or international affairs in the 20th century, specializing in Balkan history. (Ph.D's will be given preference)
EXPERIENCE: Experience in conducting research activities. Experience in the research, development, and presentation of complex material pertaining to the perpetration of war crimes, particularly in the Balkans.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS: LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Must be fluent in the English and Serbo Croatian languages (reading, writing, oral).
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REFERENCE NUMBER: JUS19732CBMT39
CLOSING DATE: April 30, 2001
For more details or to apply before close date:
http://jobs.gc.ca/jobs/p016714e.htm
For more general information, visit our Web Site at:
http://jobs.gc.ca/
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