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Archivists (Temporary 12 months), Royal BC Museum Deadline: 11:59 pm (PST) April 1, 2022

17 Mar 2022 12:01 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Archivist
Royal BC Museum


Location:  Victoria BC
Compensation:  $66,557 to $75,884 Annually Based On Experience

We know you're looking for the whole package in an organization-ours offers strong ties to the community and a solid reputation. At the Royal BC Museum we take our corporate social responsibility seriously and are progressive in our green initiatives, work schedules and work tasks. We have a pretty awesome physical workplace (where else could you see all of British Columbia in one place?), and we offer a creative and unique work atmosphere, health, financial and family benefits, vacation and pension. Our culture is built on our Values and our Vision of a place in which all people respect each other and the environment in which they live.

Description and Duties    

Under the direction of the Head of Archives, this position is responsible for providing expert knowledge about archival and other historical records in a variety of formats and engages in multiple research strategies to gain access to their content, often using outside resources such as corporate databases and web access. The archivist will be focused on the records of religious organizations within the BC Archives collections. They will be supporting crucial efforts to enhance accessibility to these records, particularly those relating to Residential Schools. The archivist will be working with records of a sensitive nature and will benefit from a knowledge of trauma-informed archival practices.

This position manages and coordinates the evaluation, selection and acquisition of records, develops and maintains relevant policies, procedures and standards as well as creates access tools in order to provide thorough access, and description and control of the historical and evidentiary record of British Columbia. As well, this position undertakes original research with the aim of access in a variety of formats and coordinates departmental projects.

Qualifications   

Experience, Education and Training Requirements (Screening Criteria)

  • Master's degree in Archival Studies or Library & Information Science with a specialty in archives; OR Master's degree in History, Political Science or a related field; OR combination of education and experience.
  • Two years' experience working in an archival institution which includes the following:
  • appraising, arranging and describing archival records in all formats (including digital)
  • preparing and maintaining finding aids
  • providing public access to records
  • managing projects


OR

  • Two years' experience working in a community organization, such a cultural centre or Indigenous government office, preferably in a role related to archives, records management, cultural heritage, or traditional knowledge;
  • Experience supervising either staff or volunteers
  • Prefer experience working in open source technologies including AtoM
  • Prefer experience leading or participating in archives-related programming


Knowledge (Assessment Criteria):

  • Of British Columbia's history and geography including Indigenous history and culture.
  • Knowledge of the following information and records standards: RAD, ISAD-G, ISAAR(CPF), EAD, ISO-15489, DACs, PREMIS, METS, MODS, and RDA.
  • Knowledge of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Information Management Act, and the Personal Information Protection Act and associated policies and procedures relating to the general principals of access and privacy as they apply to the provincial context.
  • Knowledge of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in BC Act (DRIPA), the First Nations Information Governance Centre's principles of Ownership, Control, Access and Possession (OCAP®), a Reconciliation Framework for Canadian Archives and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Final Report - Calls to Action.


Skills and Abilities (Assessment Criteria)

  • Excellent written and oral communications skills required
  • Ability to produce finding aids and other access tools to aid researchers
  • Ability to provide superb customer service skills
  • Superb organization, attention to detail and problem-solving skills


This position requires Criminal Records Checks under the BC Public Service Screening Policy and the Criminal Records Review Act and all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada (have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status).  

On November 1, 2021 the BC Public Service announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required by November 22, 2021.  It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service.  More information can be found here.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For advice and guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview for this opportunity, we invite applicants to connect with the Indigenous Applicant Advisor Amanda by email: IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or by phone: 778-698-1336.

Please refer to the full job description and selection criteria to ensure your application addresses the areas we will be looking at when assessing suitability for this opportunity.

https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/about/people/employment

There is currently one temporary 12 month opportunity.

An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities. Please submit your application in pdf format by 11:59 pm (PST)  

April 1, 2022 competition RB2022:02 via email to: humanresources@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Application Deadline: 11:59 pm (PST)   April 1, 2022


 


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