Digital Collections Archivist (contract)
Museum of Vancouver

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Compensation: Budget: Approximately $45,000 for labour only (equipment and supplies budgeted separately)
Position type: Contract

The Museum of Vancouver is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nations, at the site of the ancestral Village of Sen̓áḵw - neighbouring the current Sḵwx̱wú7mesh reserve of the same name.

The mission of the Museum of Vancouver is to inspire a deeper understanding of Vancouver through stories, objects and shared experiences. The Museum first began collecting in 1894 and is now Canada's largest civic museum. MOV is an independent, non-profit organization that seeks partners to support the evolution of the Museum's visitor experience.

BACKGROUND

The Museum of Vancouver (MOV) has received a grant from Canadian Heritage to develop a digital collections plan and management infrastructure. MOV is seeking an experienced and collaborative Digital Collections Consultant to lead the organization's development of its digital strategy and digital collection management infrastructure. MOV currently creates, curates, exhibits, loans, and stores a wide range of digital assets documenting Vancouver's civic identity and histories. We are looking for a Digital Collections consultant to increase our capacity for stewardship and long-term access to digital materials.

SCOPE OF WORK

• Review the inventory of digital assets associated with MOV's collections
• Work closely with and advise the curatorial and conservation team to assess needs and establish digital preservation priorities for the institution's digital assets
• Produce a digital collection management plan, including copyright management plan
• Create the digital infrastructure: Develop processes, plans, physical infrastructure and workflows around digital asset management, data curation, digital preservation and electronic records management; lead the initial phase of the implementation
• Develop guidelines and training for staff.

SCHEDULE

The digital archivist is required to deliver the following scopes of work:

• Identify the digital preservation priorities for the institution's digital assets: December 15, 2022
• Produce a digital collection management plan: January 30, 2023
• Create the digital infrastructure: Develop processes, plans, physical infrastructure and workflows around digital asset management, data curation, digital preservation and electronic records management: May 30, 2023
• Develop guidelines and training for staff: June 30, 2023
  

Qualifications   

• Masters degree in Archival Studies from an accredited institution or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience working with digital collections
• Extensive experience in records management with a focus on the planning and management of electronic records
• Experience with project planning
• Extensive knowledge of digital preservation issues and best practices
• Experience working with smaller cultural institutions an asset
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
  

Additional Information    

After selection, a service agreement contract will be prepared which could include discussion of the terms and conditions in the contract and minor modifications of scope and price.

The following documentation will be requested from the Contractor:

• WorkSafeBC confirmation (where applicable)
• Certificate of Insurance
• GST# or SIN
• Business License
  

How to Apply    

Please send proposals and questions to:

Wendy Nichols, Curator of Collections
Email: wnichols@museumofvancouver.ca

Application Webpage: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58d29e6ccd0f6829bdf2f58f/t/633e5ed18f6b405605fdfffa/1665031890129/MOV+Digital+Archivist+posting.pdf

Application Deadline: November 4, 2022