Digital Preservation Assistant
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Compensation: $ 40,554 - 49,567 per annum
Pier 21 is a National Historic Site which was the gateway to Canada for one million immigrants between 1928 and 1971. It also served as the departure point for 368,000 Canadian Military personnel during the Second World War. Today, Pier 21 hosts the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21—Atlantic Canada’s only national museum.
The purpose of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is to explore the theme of immigration to Canada in order to enhance public understanding of the experiences of immigrants as they arrived in Canada, of the vital role immigration has played in the building of Canada and of the contributions of immigrants to Canada’s culture, economy and way of life.
Description and Duties
Purpose of Position
Reporting to the Collections Manager, the Digital Preservation Assistant will support the Museum’s migration to a new Digital Preservation System. The position will be responsible for preparing data, metadata, and digital media for long-term preservation and ensuring that it is organized and correct.
Principal Accountabilities
Key Tasks:
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge & Experience
Additional Information
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a resume and a cover letter to Tanya Bouchard, Vice-President, Exhibitions, Research, Collections by email at tbouchard@pier21.ca
All candidates must submit a cover letter and resume outlining how their experience and training meet the requirements listed above.
The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is committed to having a skilled, diversified workforce reflective of Canadian Society. Applications are invited from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous, women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, visible minorities, racialized people, and people with disabilities.
The Museum is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environment. Alternative selection tool methods and/or reasonable accommodation are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application Webpage (URL): https://pier21.ca/about/employment-opportunities/digital-preservation-assistant
Application Deadline: Competition closes at noon (ADT) on Thursday, July 08, 2021.
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