Organization Name: The Archive of the Jesuits in Canada

Location: Montreal, QC

Compensation: $55,000 - 60,000

About the Organization: The Society of Jesus, whose members are known as Jesuits, is a Catholic religious order known for its dedication to education, social justice and spiritual formation. Founded in 1540 by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Jesuits have a rich history of adapting their mission to the needs of their time. 

The Jesuits of Canada are seeking a Digital Archivist with relevant experience to join their Archive department. The archival collection holds more than 1.5 km of textual records, more than 500,000 photographs, more than a thousand maps and cartographic material, hundreds of audio-visual records, as well as born-digital records. The Library and Rare Books collection contains more than 37,000 books and other published material, including 1,500 rare books. The Art and Artifacts Collection includes objects and artworks that testify to the range of activities of Jesuits in Canada and abroad. 

Working under the supervision of the Director of Archives, the Digital Archivist is responsible for the management of digital records, including digitization activities, and the ingestion and preservation of born-digital records. The work experiences and the competencies listed below are not all required. We expect a steep learning curve to optimize the different responsibilities of the position. The selected candidate will respect and will adhere to the mission, the values, and the spiritual tradition of the Society of Jesus, as well as an understanding of the different archival principles and practices. 

Social Media: N/A

Description and Duties: 

• Manage born-digital records as well as digitized files through the development and the implementation of digital archiving processes; 

•  Collaborate in the development of policies and procedures associated with the preservation of born-digital records; 

•  Digitize archival records, while developing and improving associated procedures and digital tools necessary for the digital capture of analog records; 

• Explore, evaluate, and develop digital infrastructures necessary for digital preservation; 

• Supervise and offer recommendations to the provincial curia and associated administrative units related to the transfer of born-digital files to the Archives; 

• Supervise and perform the transfer of born-digital records toward the Archives digital infrastructures; 

• Collaborate with the information technology service to develop and maintain equipment, digital tools, and digital infrastructures; 

• Participate to the description of born-digital records; 

• Contribute to the maintenance and the development of databases and digital platforms used by the Archives. 

Qualifications: 

•University-level education in archival/information studies or a related field (equivalent experience will be taken into consideration); 

• A minimum of two years of experience in an archival setting; 

• Basic knowledge of archival theory and practice, and digitization and digital preservation tools; 

• Knowledge and demonstrated ability on the processes and the transfer of born-digital records, including 

external hard drives, USB keys, floppy disks, etc.; 

• Ability to develop objectives and to implement procedures; 

• Experience in the management of born-digital records according to OAIS standards, and the recommendations of the NDSA (an asset); 

• Demonstrated ability and experience in the use of digital tools and platforms. Experience with WordPress, html and xml (an asset); 

• Experience with tools such as BitCurator, Bulk Extractor, and other digital preservation applications (an asset); 

• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism; 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines; 

• Collaborative spirit and interpersonal skills; 

• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church and the Society of Jesus; 

• Proficiency in French and English, both spoken and written. 

How to Apply: Apply now by sending your CV and your cover letter to canajcdirection@jesuites.org before November 13, 2026. Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those whose profiles match our requirements will be contacted. 

Application Deadline: November 13th 2026

Additional Information: 

• Permanent full-time position (35 hours/week);

• Competitive salary and benefits;

• Group insurance plan with dental coverage; 

• Group RRSP plan with employer contribution; 

• On-site parking. 

This position is based in Montreal. Travel across Canada, towards different Jesuit communities and apostolic works, may be required on occasional basis. 

Use of AI: No

Job Poster: François Dansereau

Job Poster Email: CANAJCdirection@jesuites.org