Audiovisual Archivist - Sedai Project (contract), Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre - Heritage Department, Toronto, ON
Location: Toronto, ON Compensation: $70,000/year pro-rated For 60 years, the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) has served as the gathering point for the Japanese Canadian community and for those of non-Japanese ancestry who have an interest in things Japanese in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The JCCC, through its Heritage Department, is committed to collecting, documenting, preserving, and sharing the history of the Japanese Canadians. The Heritage Department mandate is to introduce the culture, history, and legacy of Japanese Canadians to all Canadians while creating a tribute to the history of the Nikkei community and their contributions to the building of our nation. About the Sedai collection and project The Sedai Project is the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre's oral history collection. It is committed to collecting, documenting, preserving and sharing the history of the Japanese Canadians. The collection holds irreplaceable communal and historic knowledge through the testimonies of Japanese Canadian survivors of the Canadian government's policies of internment, forced dispersal, and exile during World War II. It is a critical resource to the heritage and understanding of Japanese Canadian experiences and fosters inter-generational learning and community healing. From 2024 - 2026, the JCCC Heritage Department is the recipient of a grant from the JC Legacies Society, which will allow the JCCC to fully digitize, preserve, make accessible, and expand the Sedai collection. Crucial to this process is the inclusion of an experienced audiovisual archivist to ensure the long-term care of, and access to, the Sedai collection and its use for future generations of researchers, educators, and members of the Japanese Canadian community.
Description and Duties
The audiovisual archivist will take a lead on the preservation of the Sedai oral history collection. Their responsibilities will include:
Access and relationships:
Policy and change management:
Communications and other tasks:
Qualifications
We are looking for an audiovisual archivist who brings a wealth of expertise, experience, and leadership to our team to guide the proper preservation of Japanese Canadian oral histories at the Sedai Project for the future. Required skills and experience:
Additional Information
How to Apply
Cover letters and accompanying resumes are requested via email with a subject line of "Sedai Project - Audiovisual Archivist", to heritage@jccc.on.ca. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on September 22nd, 2024. Please refer to Job Posting#: 400231. While we appreciate your interest, please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted. Applications that are not emailed to the above address will not be considered. Application Webpage (URL) https://jccc.on.ca/sites/default/files/2024-09/Audiovisual%20Archivist%20-%20Sedai%20Project.pdf Application Deadline September 22nd, 11:59 PM EST Job Poster
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