Archives Assistant II (7 month term), Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Banff, AB
Location: Banff, AB Compensation: $21/hr, up to 37.5 hours per week This position is funded through Young Canada Works (YCW) and applicants must meet the eligibility requirements in order to be considered. Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential. We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Band – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place. The Opportunity Each year, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity attracts thousands of artists, faculty, and community leaders from around the world by offering unique and specialized professional development programs. The Archives of the Paul D. Fleck Library and Archives of Banff Centre maintains the institutional memory of Banff Centre by acquiring, preserving, and providing access to the documented history of Banff Centre, including photographs, video, and text records. Banff Centre Archives is looking for a highly organized Archives Assistant II for a 7 month term (June - December, 2024) to increase the research potential and accessibility of Banff Centre's unique collections, and offer assistance to the Archivist in other areas of the daily operations as required. This position is partially funded by Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Canadian Heritage program. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of this program as listed under “Candidate Eligibility ” on the Canadian Heritage website. This includes being a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or have Refugee status in Canada, and candidates must be 30 years or younger at the start of employment. Requirements around graduation prerequisites are flexible and the candidate may be in their final year of study. Specific Accountabilities Reporting to the Manager, Library and Archives, below are some key accountabilities:
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