Organization Name: Digital Research Alliance of Canada

Location: Remote - Anywhere in Canada

Compensation: $72,140 - $97,601

Organization Homepage (URL): https://www.alliancecan.ca/en

About the Organization: The Digital Research Alliance of Canada (the Alliance) serves Canadian researchers, with the objective of advancing Canada’s position as a leader in the knowledge economy on the international stage. By integrating, championing, and funding the infrastructure and activities required for advanced research computing (ARC), research data management (RDM), and research software (RS), we provide the platform for the research community to access tools and services faster than ever before.

We have an ambitious mandate: to transform how research across all academic disciplines is organized, managed, stored, and used. We work with other ecosystem partners and stakeholders across the country to help provide Canadian researchers with the support they need for leading-edge research excellence, research, innovation, and advancement across all disciplines.

Social Media: N/A

Description and Duties: 

The Digital Preservation Analyst supports the design, development, and implementation of digital preservation services within the Canadian Research Data Platform (CRDP), ensuring the long-term stewardship, integrity, lifecycle management, and accessibility of high-value Canadian research data. 

Reporting to the Director, Research Data Management (RDM) and working closely with the Alliance’s Preservation Coordinator and the CRDP team (including Directors and Service, Technical, and Product Leads), this position will develop policies, workflows, and technical strategies that align with the FAIR data principles, Tri-Agency RDM policy requirements, and international best practices in digital preservation and research data lifecycle management.

The Analyst plays a key role in advancing the Alliance’s national RDM strategy as it relates to digital preservation and data stewardship, providing professional leadership, alignment, and coordination across services and stakeholder communities.

This is a two-year contract position with the possibility of extension, subject to organizational needs and funding. A secondment from a Canadian higher education institution or research organization is an option for the successful candidate.

Qualifications: 

-A master’s degree in a related field is preferred; however, a bachelor's degree a with relevant experience will also be considered.

-Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in digital preservation, research data management, or a related field.
-Demonstrated experience designing or implementing digital preservation systems, workflows, or services.
-Experience coordinating cross-institutional or multi-stakeholder projects and obtaining community buy-in.
-In-depth understanding of digital preservation standards and frameworks (e.g., OAIS, CoreTrustSeal, ISO 16363).
-Familiarity with preservation tools and technologies (e.g., Archivematica, DSpace, Dataverse, PRONOM).
-Knowledge of metadata and preservation standards (e.g., PREMIS, METS, Dublin Core, DataCite).
-Understanding of FAIR data principles, data lifecycle management, and research data policy frameworks.
-Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical and policy issues.
-Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and explain complex concepts clearly.
-Proven ability to lead collaborative initiatives without formal authority and to build professional consensus.

Additional Information: N/A

How to Apply

Apply on the Digital Research Alliance of Canada's career site.

Application Webpage

workforcenow.adp.com

Application Deadline: Until filled

Use of AI: No

Job Poster Email: amanda.tome@alliancecan.ca