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:

• Prepare and organize data, metadata, and digital media for ingest into the Digital Preservation System
• Review, edit, update, and verify data and metadata in the Digital Preservation System
• Compare data with existing inventory files and Collection Management System (database)
• Enter information into the Collection Management System
• Rename media as required and maintain naming standards
• Resize image, audio, and video files as required
• Perform searches and create reports as required
• Complete records management duties such as updating Excel documents and digital and physical files
• Maintain log of activities and completed work and submit monthly status reports
• Coordinate with other key team members in order to complete the assigned tasks
• Report risks or errors to the Collection Manager
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge & Experience

• Fluency in English; French considered an asset
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Library Studies, Archival Studies, or equivalent experience
• One year mandatory and three years preferred experience and demonstrated success working directly with digital assets
• Minimum one year experience working with digital or archival collections
• Familiarity with digital preservation practices
• Demonstrated understanding of museum standards and practices
• Familiarity with Chenhall Nomenclature, DublinCore Metadata, and PRONOM considered an asset
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Enthusiastic about creating order from disorder
• Accuracy in recording information and reviewing records for errors/missing information
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Equally adept at taking direction, working independently, and in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software

Additional Information

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Work will be conducted in an office environment and require long periods working at a computer

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.