Archives Clerk, City of Burnaby, BC

Location: Burnaby City Hall Complex (Deer Lake 1) and McGill Library Branch
Compensation: $4,865 - 5,060 - 5,270 - 5,491 - 5,719/month (2024 Rates) 

Burnaby is a city in British Columbia, Canada. Located in the centre of Metro Vancouver, it's the third-largest city in the province with over 249,000 residents. Burnaby is known for its beautiful surrounding natural environments and diverse culture-making it a sought-after place to live, work and play.

The City of Burnaby acknowledges that we are on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim speaking peoples, and we are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

Description and Duties    

This is technical archival work involving responsibility for appraising, arranging and describing municipal and community records according to established archival standards. An incumbent describes records at the fonds, series and file level in both analog and digital format using D/B Textworks database software; prepares archival materials for storage; removes staples, paperclips, glue residue and file folders; labels and stores records according to archival standards; as required, appraises records according to established retention schedules; identifies items to be weeded; provides assistance to patrons and municipal staff in searching the archives for specified records and information. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications    

Qualifications include completion of post-secondary archival training (degree in archival studies from a post-secondary institution preferred) plus sound related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of the Rules for Archival Description and archival preservation practices, including FOIPPA (Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act) and copyright. Ability to appraise, arrange, and describe archival records; conduct research using archival records and finding aids for specified records and information; use software applications related to the work performed (e.g., BitCurator, Exactly, Archivematica, D/B Textworks and related software). A valid Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia is considered an asset.

Additional Information    

• This is a temporary full time position until February 13, 2026.
• Location: Deer Lake 1 and McGill Library Branch
• Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM (Nine-Day Fortnight)

How to Apply    
Please submit your application online via our job board: https://tre.tbe.taleo.net/tre01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CITYBURNABY&cws=37&rid=6669
Application Webpage (URL): https://tre.tbe.taleo.net/tre01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CITYBURNABY&cws=37&rid=6669
Application Deadline: February 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)