Archivist, Royal BC Museum, Victoria, BC

Location: Victoria
Compensation: Annual Salary Range: $76,071.18 - $86,658.48

The Royal BC Museum, which includes BC Archives and IMAX® Victoria, is one of the oldest continually operating museums in Canada. A cultural centre of learning and research, it strives to broaden our understanding of British Columbia through collections, exhibits, outreach and community engagement. The museum celebrates the province's diverse landscapes and the lives of the people who live here, enables research and knowledge sharing that advances our understanding of our world, and provides a dynamic place for discussion and reflection. IMAX® Victoria delivers educational and entertaining experiences that accompany the learning journey the museum offers.

The Royal BC Museum is located on the territory of the Lekwungen peoples, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.

Department Overview

The BC Archives is part of the Strategic Operations Division and works closely with peers to ensure the evidence and stories revealed in our documentary heritage are incorporated into Museum programming, exhibits, events and learning. The BC Archives is the provincial archives, and collectively we acquire, preserve and make publicly accessible the documentary heritage of the province, and provide physical and digital access to collections of historical photographs, documents, sound recordings, film, art, maps and publications.

Modernization is not confined to revitalizing and improving our physical collections space, the BC Archives is focused on our visitors and transforming our services to the public, as well as the development of a digitization and digital preservation strategy that will ensure we can continue to preserve and provide access to our collections for centuries to come. BC Archives is working to build strong, respectful relationships with BC communities, address our colonial legacy, and implement the Reconciliation Framework for Canadian Archives. We are committed to reconciliation-based and trauma-informed archival practice.

Description and Duties    
Job Overview

The Archivist position works within the Access and Outreach team at the BC Archives. This position's core responsibilities include day-to-day oversight of public access, reference and information services in the BC Archives reference room in downtown Victoria, with functional supervision of volunteers and staff as required.

The position is responsible for providing expert knowledge 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 resources such as corporate databases and web access. The position conducts original research both as an integral part of the acquisition and processing of records and the provision of reference and information services.

The position manages and coordinates the evaluation, selection and acquisition of records, develops and maintains relevant policies, procedures and standards 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 coordinates departmental projects.

We are looking for an Archivist who brings a wealth of expertise to our team. The ideal candidate will have Masters' degree in Archival Studies or Library and Information Science with a specialty in archives, plus two years of experience working in an archival institution in areas such as appraisal, arrangement and description of archival records in all formats (including digital); preparation and maintenance of finding aids, or providing public access to records. An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and/or training may be considered. Experience participating in archives-related programming and supervising volunteers or staff will be an asset in this role. The ability to lift up to 18kg (40 lbs) is a requirement.

For more information about the role and job requirements for this position, we invite you to review the job profile in detail. If the role continues to be of interest, we encourage you to apply and contribute your expertise to our dynamic team.

Qualifications    

Education and Experience 

• Masters' degree in Archival Studies or Library & Information Science with a specialty in archives PLUS two years of experience working in an archival institution in areas such as:
• appraisal, arrangement and description of archival records in all formats (including digital)
• preparation and maintenance of finding aids
• providing public access to records

 OR

• An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and/or training. Related experience may include working in a GLAM institution, a government ministry, or in a community organization, such a cultural centre or Indigenous government office, preferably in a role related to archives, records management, cultural heritage, or traditional knowledge.

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• Experience leading or participating in archives-related programming
• Experience supervising volunteers or staff
• Experience managing projects
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation and drafting policy related to privacy acts, records management acts and other policies and procedures related to the management of records

PROVISO

• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the organization (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).
• The ability to lift up to 18kg (40 pounds)

Additional Information    

This position requires a Criminal Records Check under the BC Public Service Screening Policy and the Criminal Records Review Act. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status).  

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) person seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or call #778-405-3452.

How to Apply    

• Before you apply for this position, you must meet the eligibility requirements. To be eligible to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the federal Immigration Act. Eligibility to work in Canada is granted through citizenship, permanent resident status, or a work permit.
• An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
• Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed within the job profile.
• Please submit your resume and cover letter in PDF format by November 19, 2024 at 11:59 pm (PST) with the following subject line:  Last Name, First Name, RB2024-40 via email to: RBCMapplications@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Application Webpage (URL)    https://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/about/people/employment
Application Deadline: November 19th, 2024 at 11:59 pm
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