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Archivist, Eastern Townships Resource Centre Deadline: February 17, 2023

6 Feb 2023 4:04 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Archivist
Eastern Townships Resource Centre (ETRC)


Location: Sherbrooke, QC
Compensation: $24.00/hour


The ETRC's mission is to act as a resource centre for the study of the Eastern Townships of Quebec. It is devoted to the preservation and promotion of the region's rich and colourful heritage. Accredited by Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, the Archives Department acquires, processes, preserves and gives access to archival fonds and collections that illustrate the development of the Eastern Townships' English-speaking community.

Description and Duties   

  • Acquisition, processing, conservation, and dissemination of private archival fonds and collections preserved by the Archives Department under the supervision of the Head Archivist
  • Reference service to researchers
  • Assist in the preparation of grant applications
  • Assist in supervision of interns and contract employees
  • Development of the Archives section of the Centre's website
  • Networking with the archival community
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Moves boxes weighing up to 40lbs

Qualifications

  • University degree in document and archives management
  • Some experience in archives
  • Experience in the application of the Rules for Archival Description (RAD)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in applicant's first official language
  • Advanced reading in English
  • Ability to establish priorities
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in both team-based and self-directed environments
  • Professionalism, organizational skills and attention to detail

Assets:

  • Experience with AtoM software
  • Knowledge of the Eastern Townships and its history
  • Experience in conducting historical research


Benefits:

Position includes personal and vacation days

**The ETRC welcomes applications from candidates not meeting all of the above requirements.

Application information

Please apply directly by emailing your resume and cover letter (as one document) with the name of references by 4:30pm, February 17th, 2023 to:

Ms. Jody Robinson
Eastern Townships Resource Centre
2600 College Street
Bishop's University
Sherbrooke (Quebec) J1M 1Z7
Email: etrc@ubishops.ca

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application Deadline: February 17, 2023, 5:00 PM EST

ETRCArchivistPartTime-jobposting-2023.pdf

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