Archivist, Prince Rupert City & Regional Archives, Prince Rupert, BC

Location: Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Compensation: This Full time position, 35 hours/week. Starting wage is $35/hour. We offer a pension plan, sick pay and 3 weeks annual leave. 

Situated in City Hall, and with off-site storage, our archives has a comprehensive and varied collection of documents and photographs that tell the story of Prince Rupert and surrounding area. Our reference and research assistance services are heavily used by academics, authors, businesses, government departments, family history researchers, and community groups.

We have four staff; a full time archivist and three part-timer staff digitizing our collection.

We are funded by the North Coast Regional District.

Description and Duties    

Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Archivist will be responsible for all aspects of our archives including evaluation, accession and cataloguing of materials, ensuring proper storage and climate control, budget development, financial management, and supervision of staff and volunteers. The Archivist will also oversee public access, providing expert knowledge of our archival and other historical records in a variety of formats. With contracted help, the successful applicant will be responsible for technical issues including digitizing the collection, website development and staff computers.

Qualifications   

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

• Masters degree in Archival Studies or Library/Information Studies with a focus on archives from an ALA accredited institution
• 2-5 years experience working in archives
• Knowledge and understanding of archival principles, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy law, and copyright regulations
• Knowledge and practical experience in creating descriptions using Canadian Rules for Archival Description (RAD)
• Experience with digitization of historic materials
• Proficiency in computer office software including word processing, spreadsheets and other applications
• Excellent research and problem solving skills, written and oral communication
• Demonstrated administrative, financial and organizational skills, ability to multitask and prioritize work flow
• Experience in grant writing an asset

This position requires a criminal record check.

Additional Information    

Prince Rupert is a diverse city of 12,000 residents located on the north coast of British Columbia in the traditional territory of the Tsimshian Nation. We are surrounded by the Great Bear rain forest, with spectacular scenery and abundant ocean and forest wildlife. The city has a first class performing arts theatre, library, museum, and civic centre for indoor sports and activities, plus hiking trails, kayaking, and fishing. For more information see https://visitprincerupert.com/discover-prince-rupert/visitor-guides/

How to Apply    

Please send a cover letter and resume to:
President, Board of Directors
by email : archives@citywest.ca
by post : Prince Rupert City & Regional Archives, P.O. Box 1093 Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4H6

Application Deadline: June 30, 2025

Only those short listed for interviews will be contacted.
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