Access Specialist, Royal BC Museum, Victoria, BC
 

Location: Victoria, BC
Compensation: Annual Salary Range: $2,084.66 - $2,353.30 Bi-weekly

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 lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) peoples, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.

Department Overview:
The Archives Access and Outreach team shapes the experience for our visitors and clients. Staff welcome visitors, researchers, scientists, historians, students, families from all over the world to the Royal BC Museum and Archives, answer their questions, process their payments, and ensure that all their visit expectations are met courteously and efficiently. Access includes preparing collections for public use and research, providing expert advice to the researching public regarding not just physical access to collections, but remote access of the collections in a wide variety of applications.

Description and Duties    

Job Overview

The Access Specialist provides access, both remotely and on-site, to collections in the legal custody of the Royal BC Museum. Under the leadership of the reference Archivist, the Access Specialist implements policy, processes and procedures related to access services for researchers, scientist, historians and other external clients. This role works within a team of Access Specialists to assist visitors with research, providing orientation, help and training with finding aids/equipment, and retrieving collections, photographs, documents and a diverse array of records.

We are looking for an Archives Access Specialist who brings a wealth of expertise to our team. The ideal candidate will have a diploma from an archival or library technician program, OR an equivalent combination of education/training and demonstrated experience in a library, archival, or records management environment may be considered.

Additionally, the candidate will have relevant experience in handling inquiries from public and non-public sector clients, verbally and in writing. Proficiency in using a variety of search tools and techniques including online and hard-copy catalogue tools, and being well-versed in standard office applications like word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations will be vital to effectively perform the responsibilities of the position.  

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

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.

Qualifications    

Education and Experience

• Diploma from an archival or library technician program, OR
• An equivalent combination of education/training and demonstrated experience in a library, archival or records management environment may be considered.
• Experience responding to inquiries from public and non-public sector clients, verbally and in writing.
• Experience using a variety of search tools and techniques including online and hard-copy catalogue tools.
• Experience in use of standard office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations).

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).


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:

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 Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:59 pm (PST) with the following subject line:  Last Name, First Name, RB2024 - 41 via email to: RBCMapplications@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca


Application Webpage (URL)    https://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/about/people/employment
Application Deadline: December 12, 2024
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