Archivist I - Private Collections, The County of Simcoe, Midhurst, ON 
 

Location: Midhurst, ON
Compensation: $33.73 - $40.33 per hour

The County of Simcoe is the regional service provider for the benefit of residents and visitors, building up communities and exemplifying Ontario's modern-day active lifestyle. Through a constant introspective lens of efficiency, the County's 2,000 plus professionals ensure value for every dollar while delivering leading-class services and innovative programs in such fields as community paramedicine, affordable housing, poverty reduction, aging in-place strategies, road enhancements and sustainable solid waste and forest management practices.

Description and Duties    

Assist the County Archivist in the development and maintenance of archival collections, procedures, and services. Act as Program Lead in the Archives' Private Collections program. Undertake a full range of archival service delivery, including but not limited to: archival appraisal, conservation and preservation, accessioning, arrangement and description, database management, reference services, and outreach.

Qualifications
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION

• Master of Archival Studies, Master of Information with a concentration in Archives, or Master of Library and Information with a concentration in Archives.  This job may be considered for educational equivalency in accordance with County Policy.
• Proficiency in current historical and genealogical research methods and best practices.
• Knowledge of the local history and development of local government in the County of Simcoe an asset.
• Knowledge of arrangement and description of archival records according to the Rules for Archival Description (RAD).
• Familiarity with archival database software and associated best practices.
• Knowledge of InMagic DB/TextWorks and Web Publisher Pro an asset.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal legislation that applies to archives (e.g. Copyright Act, Municipal Act, MFIPPA, etc.) and ability to explain legislation and regulations to clients and to ensure that they understand all aspects of the service.
• Ability to work independently and to assume responsibility for assigned tasks and associated decision making, and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with an ability to operate in a fast paced, multi-functional environment where priorities change regularly and frequent interruptions are a given.
• Strong data entry skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Valid G class drivers license and access to reliable vehicle.
• Criminal records check that is less than 6 months old at time of hire.

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year of experience in a related role at an archives or other cultural institution with significant archival holdings, including:
• Practical experience appraising, accessioning, arranging and describing records according to RAD, and providing access to records, preferably including private collections.

 
How to Apply    

To learn more details about this opportunity and to submit your application, please follow the link to our career page  https://simcoe.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/3911
Application Webpage (URL): https://simcoe.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/3911
Application Deadline: 25 September 2025
Use of AI in Application Process: No