Archives Clerk, City of Burnaby, BC
 

Location: Deer Lake 1 and McGill Library Branch, Burnaby, BC
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 has been named as one of BC's Top Employers for the second year in a row. We're honoured to be included among industry leaders and innovative organizations across the province as an exceptional place to work.


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.

How to Apply   

Please submit your application on our careers page.
Application Webpage (URL)    https://tre.tbe.taleo.net/tre01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CITYBURNABY&cws=37&rid=6669
Application Deadline: April 18, 2025 11:59 PM Pacific Time
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