Archivist - Digital and Physical Preservation
HCA Dance Theatre

Location:  Hamilton, ON
Compensation:  Hourly Wage: $20 per hour

HCA Dance Theatre's (HCA DT) mission is to make the art of dance visible, accessible, and inclusive for all. We aim to be an incubator of artistic excellence through collaboration with artists of all genres, as a presenter of dance, and providing performance and educational opportunities. The Arts cultivate the healthy overall development of children and families and enhance the life of a community. At their core, the Arts create an environment that impacts and supports the emotional, physical, and mental wellness of a community. Dance can enrich a community for all ages, as participants and audience members; by being a resource for the development of dance artists at all stages of their careers, from hobby to the highest professional levels; and through commissioning and presenting professional dance performances.

Description and Duties    

HCA DT is operational within the Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts building, with a 120 years old history. One of our goals is to work on a strong legacy for the future, documenting what has been happening since 1997 onwards. The Archivist will be responsible for archiving historical documents, pictures, props, and descriptions to create the Archive's Digital Preservation Program. HCA DT is looking for someone knowledgeable about archival procedures who can bring their own experience to create the archive database.

Archivist Responsibilities:

• The Archivist will work on a digital and physical archive of historical documents that can be used in the future by stakeholders and the community.

• Responsible for taking pictures, measurements, and descriptions of the items as part of the Archives' Digital Preservation program.

• Catalog costumes, props, magazines, newspapers, and visual arts supplies.

• Support the creation of a price list for each item, accessible online.

• Assist with the creation and maintenance of archival procedures and manuals.

• Assist in the creation of inventories of materials and the assessment of their physical condition.

• Work closely with HCA staff and external vendors to digitize rare and unique analogue audiovisual materials.

• Responsible for storing digital and physical files appropriately and ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

• Retrieve archival information packages as needed for information requests

Archivist Qualification:

• Have prior experience working in archives, in a professional environment.
• Familiarity with scanning equipment, files, and digitization.
• Have an understanding of principles, methods, and techniques for managing archival records, familiar with archival procedures, and managing archive databases.
• Be structured, problem-solving, and bring your own experience to create archival databases.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Shows initiative and can present innovative solutions to challenging problems.

This position may be partially funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program provided by Service Canada. Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered:

1. be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
2. be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and
3. have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.


HCA Dance Theatre values these fundamental attributes: loyalty, commitment and positive attitude.

Position: Archivist - Digital and Physical Preservation
Reporting to: Artistic and Executive Director
Type of Employment: Summer Contract (19 weeks)
Deadline: April 11th, 2022
Start Date: April 25, 2022
End Date: September 3, 2022

Hours: Up to 40 hours a week - In-person work as required, and remote work available.
Hourly Wage: $20 per hour.
This position is based in Hamilton. Working on-site when required.

As part of our commitment to access and equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals who are Indigenous, immigrant, LGBTQA 2S+; persons with disabilities; women, non-binary, and individuals from racialized communities and other equity seeking groups are encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us of any accommodation requests.
 
Apply today! Submit a cover letter and resume in pdf format to:

dur-e-aden@hcarts.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application Webpage (URL): https://ca.indeed.com/job/archivist-digital-and-physical-preservation-2faffac2c3e07b4e

Application Deadline: April 11th, 2022