Archivist (ARCH 21)
Royal BC Museum

Location: Victoria
Compensation - Annual Salary Range: $67,728 - $77,012 (effective April 9, 2023)
   
The Royal BC Museum (RBCM) was established in 1886, making it one of the oldest continually operating museums in Canada.  Since its inception the museum has changed and evolved alongside the rest of the province. Today's RBCM is committed to creating community connections, gathering spaces and educational programs, and to providing opportunities for critical thinking, self-reflection, and thought-provoking experiences to people across BC and around the world.

The BC Archives were founded in 1894 and in 2003, both organizations joined together to become BC's combined provincial museum and archives, with its purpose being to broaden the understanding about our province. We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and wonder, while sharing BC's story with millions of visitors who walk through our doors and explore our website each year.

IMAX® Victoria is also part of the RBCM and provides incredible immersive cinematic experiences and work in tandem to deliver inspiring educational and entertaining experiences.

The RBCM, is updating not only the facilities and infrastructure, it is creating a new Collections and Research Building in Colwood, BC. It is an exciting time to join the museum team as we rethink and modernize our methods and processes, and welcome the perspectives and stories of all British Columbians.

Description and Duties    

The Archivist will work in the BC Archives, which is responsible for the physical and digital access to collections, and preservation and digital services and initiatives.  

The mandate of the BC Archives is to ensure that the historical records of the province are preserved, managed and made accessible. The department is also responsible for managing physical and digital access to collections via a reference room and a collection management system.

BC Archives staff contribute to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation and openness to many perspectives; participate in a culture of ongoing learning, collaboration, innovation, creativity and community engagement; and promote the museum's positive response to UNDRIP, TRC, DRIPA and the Task Force Report.

Under the direction of the Archives Manager, this position is responsible for providing subject matter expertise about archival and other historical records in a variety of formats and engages in multiple research strategies to gain access to their content, often using outside resources such as corporate databases and web access. This position conducts original research both as an integral part of the acquisition and processing of records and the provision of reference and information services.

This position coordinates the evaluation, selection and acquisition of records, develops and maintains relevant procedures as well as creates access tools in order to provide thorough access, and description and control of the historical and evidentiary record of British Columbia. As well, this position undertakes original research with the aim of access in a variety of formats and participates in cross-departmental projects.

Qualifications   

• The successful candidate requires a University degree in Archival Studies or Library & Information Science with a specialty in archives; OR an equivalent combination of related experience, education and/or training.
• The applicant needs to have a sound understanding of archival theory and principles and to include knowledge in BC history and geography including Indigenous history and culture is an asset.
  
• The applicant will also need to have a minimum of one-year experience working in an archival institution such as; appraisal, arrangement and description of archival records in all formats, preparation and maintenance of finding aids and to include providing public access to records.
• Preference may be given to those with experience managing projects or leading/participating in archives - related programming.

Application information

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed with the job profile.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in pdf format by Tuesday April 25th , 2023 at 11:59 pm (PST) with the following subject line:  Last Name, First Name, RB2023-20: via email to: RBCMapplications@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.

Application Deadline: Tuesday April 25th , 2023 at 11:59 pm (PST)

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