Archivist - Relocation Project, The General Synod of The Anglican Church of Canada, Toronto, ON

Location: Toronto
Compensation: $55,963 or $30.75 / hour

The General Synod of The Anglican Church of Canada supports the parishioners, parishes, and dioceses of The Anglican Church of Canada. The Archives at General Synod is an important resource for all of these groups as well as researchers and the public.

The General Synod will be moving to a new office in Toronto in approximately 2026 and this position will support this move.

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Description and Duties    

The General Synod of The Anglican Church of Canada is seeking;

• ARCHIVIST - RELOCATION PROJECT
• Full-time / Indefinite term (estimated duration is January 2025 - September 2026)
• Salary: $55 963 / year or $30.75 / hour
• Work week - 35 hours per week
• This position is eligible for benefits and pension.
• Downtown Toronto near Yonge / Bloor subway station - 80 Hayden Street

In late 2026 The General Synod of The Anglican Church of Canada and its archives will be moving to a new (and smaller) space in downtown Toronto. This will be an exciting opportunity to organize the past 314 years of Anglican church history in Canada and prepare the archives for our next 314 years!

A Project Archivist is needed to help with this relocation.

• SharePoint based records management - Work closely with staff across General Synod to build record systems and retention schedules in a SharePoint environment.
• Relocation of materials - Support the preparation and relocation of archive materials.
• Reference and research services - Provide day to day support to researchers who access the archives of the General Synod.

This position will report to the Archivist of The General Synod.

Qualifications   

Experience and Education

• SharePoint-based records management experience required.
• Master of Archival Studies and Records Management or equivalent education required.
• At least three years progressive professional experience or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 products and DBTextworks preferred.

Skills and Experience

• Experience working with documents in an archival context is an asset.
• Experience with SharePoint, DBTextworks, and MicroSoft365
• Lifting library and archival materials up to 25 lbs
• Organized, detail-focused and understands confidentiality and privacy.
• Numerical, written and analytical skills
• Work independently and seek help when needed.

How to Apply    

Interested applicants are invited to send their resume.

Please quote the job title Project Archivist (Archive Relocation) to:

Human Resources

E-mail: apply@national.anglican.ca

Closing Date: Monday, September 30, 2024 - noon    


We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


The Anglican Church of Canada is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided following Ontario's Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation to take part in the recruitment process, please direct the request to the email address as noted:

apply@national.anglican.ca

Application Webpage (URL)    https://jobs.anglican.ca/job/the-general-synod-of-the-anglican-church-of-canada-toronto-2-archivist-relocation-project/
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024 - noon
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