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Archivist, Cold Lake First Nations Deadline: April 29, 2022

26 Apr 2022 1:57 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Archivist
Cold Lake First Nations


Location: Cold Lake, Alberta
Compensation: $50,000

Cold Lake First Nations possesses a collection of documentary records important to understanding and preserving the Nation's culture, history, and language. CLFN requires guidance on starting an archival program, including direction on both preservation and archival management, to ensure the records are properly preserved and made accessible. A one-year project, the purpose of which is to lay the groundwork for a sustainable, Nation-led archival program supporting an understanding of the extent of CLFN's collections as well as access to this documentary heritage. This project-based position is one year in length, with the possibility for continued work.

Description and Duties    


The Archivist will carry out foundational work for establishing a Cold Lake First Nations Archives.

This includes:

  • Implementing the Cold Lake First Nations Establishing an Archives Project, funded through the Documentary Heritage Communities Program
  • Work with key managers in CLFN's administration to assess CLFN's current collections
  • Carry-out any necessary and urgent conservation interventions
  • Develop necessary archival policies and procedures for preservation and management of CLFN's collections
  • Investigate, assess, and provide recommendations on an appropriate descriptive database for the materials in CLFN's collectionsInvestigate, assess, and provide recommendations on an appropriate facility for archival storage
  • Create an overall plan for a long-term, permanent, and sustainable archival program
  • Increase CLFN's capacity to protect, preserve and make the Nations' documentary heritage available to Nation members, staff, educations, and researchers.

Qualifications

  • Post-graduate qualification in Archives & Records Management or Master's degree in history, library science, or other related degree with a concentration in archival studies. Candidates who have an undergraduate degree may be considered if they also have recognized archives or records management training or experience in those fields.
  • High level research skills
  • Meticulous, methodical, and organized
  • Excellent administrative and computer database IT skills
  • Team player that has the ability to work independently to meet project goals
  • Well developed communications and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with managing and reporting on projects
  • Although not required, previous experience working for, or with, a First Nations Band is an asset
  • Must have a driver's license and own transportation

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

  • Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am - 2:00pm.
  • Repetitive tasks.
  • Office Environment in a rural location situated 10 kilometres outside the closest urban centre (Cold Lake, Alberta)

 
How to Apply    

Please ensure that you meet the qualifications of the position with either the educational or employment requirements in combination and/or equivalents.

Please submit these with your resume and cover letter by April 29th, 2022 to hr@clfns.com. Please ensure to include "Archivist" in the subject line of your application submission. We thank all candidates who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Preference will be given to qualified Cold Lake First Nations members.

Application Webpage (URL): https://clfns.com/download/archivist/?wpdmdl=11020&refresh=6261f89056fdd1650587792

Application Deadline: April 29, 2022




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