Digital Archivist
University of Alberta Archives

Location: Edmonton, AB
Compensation: $65,348 to $108,916

The University of Alberta Archives is the official repository for the permanently valuable records of the University of Alberta and its affiliated institutions. Located on the University of Alberta's South Campus, the archives acquires, preserves and makes available university records and private papers from faculty, staff, students, alumni and various university related organizations.

The University of Alberta  is one of the top teaching and research universities in Canada, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering and health sciences. It is one of the largest employers in Alberta, with has five campuses located on the traditional territory of Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, and Ojibway/Saulteaux/Anishinaabe nations; lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7, and 8 and homeland of the Métis.

Description and Duties    

The University of Alberta Libraries seeks a talented and collaborative Digital Archivist who is ready to engage and shape planning and operations for the university's digital records and archives.

Reporting to the University Archivist and working in a highly team-oriented environment, the successful candidate will contribute to the development and operations required of a long-term digital archive program supporting born-digital and digitized materials of enduring value. The position works closely with the Libraries' technology and other expert teams involved with archives management, digitization, digital preservation, repository services, and research data stewardship.

The successful candidate will play a primary role in developing and evaluating requirements, supporting workflows, and evolving strategic and operational planning to enable discovery, access, preservation and access to digitized and born-digital archival records. The position works directly with archives, digital initiatives, technology, and metadata teams, as well as the University Records Office, to coordinate the selection, acquisition, ongoing preservation and access to institutional and private digital records of enduring value, in accordance with existing business practices and frameworks for managing archival material. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment full of change, growth, and opportunity for development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Archival Studies (MAS) or in Library and Information Studies (MLIS) from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent.
• Minimum three years experience working in a records management and/or archival environment, preferably within a large organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience working with relevant digital tools, services, technology and metadata standards, e.g. AtoM, Archivematica, Archive-it, Alfresco; EAD, RAD, DC, MODS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management training and/or experience leading projects is an asset.
• The ability to speak both English and French is considered an asset.

Applicants must also possess a strong service orientation, excellent communication skills, a thorough understanding and awareness of today's digital archiving and records management environment, an interest in implementing new initiatives and in evaluation of current practice, knowledge and awareness of indigenous protocols and practice as they relate to archives, superior leadership skills, a demonstrated commitment to cooperative action and collaborative work, and commitment to supporting the goals of the Libraries and Archives with respect to digital archiving and stewardship.

Additional Information    

When applying please include your curriculum vitae and the names of three references. Review of applications will begin in September 2022.

This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

While this position welcomes applications from the public, please note that preference will be given to current employees at the University of Alberta. Please indicate your internal status using the "Advertisement" drop down menu when applying.

The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
 
Please apply online using the link provided: https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A101748536/

Application Deadline: September 16, 2022 - Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.