Archives Technician
Eastern Townships Resource Centre

Location: Bishop's University, Sherbrooke, Quebec
Wage: $20.00/hour
Duration: 10 weeks

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    

Nature of duties:

• Processing, conservation, and description of Freemasons archival material held by the ETRC
• Digitizing archival material
• Moves boxes weighing up to 40lbs

Qualifications and requirements:

• 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 work collaboratively and effectively in both team-based and self-directed environments
• Professionalism, organizational skills and attention to detail

Additional Information    

Assets:

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

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

***Applicants also interested in our Archivist posting are invited to apply for both positions.


Application information

Please apply directly by emailing your resume and cover letter (as one document) with the name of references by 4:30pm, March 5th, 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: March 5th, 2023, 5:00 PM EST

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