Archivists/Records Analyst, Archives of Manitoba 

Deadline for applications:  January 10, 2020

Two Term Positions

HR2 Heritage Resource, Officer: Term/full-time, November 2020, with possibility of extension, Department of Sport, Culture and Heritage

Organization: Archives of Manitoba, Provincial Services

Location: Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 35844

Salary(s):   HR2 $50,328.00 - $64,834.00 per year

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

The Archives of Manitoba preserves the archival records of the government and its agencies, the courts and the legislature; acquires archival records of organizations and individuals in the Manitoba private sector and local public bodies; and is proud to be the repository for the world-renowned Hudson's Bay Company Archives. The Archives of Manitoba is also the central agency responsible for promoting good recordkeeping in government. Qualified individuals who would like to join the Archives of Manitoba are invited to apply.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs 

Qualifications:
Essential:

• University graduate degree in archival studies or a related discipline.  A combination of education and experience in archives or a related field such as records management may be considered
• Experience working as an archivist, records analyst or records manager, in a range of core functions
• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing archives today
• Knowledge of digital recordkeeping/preservation issues
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff and clients with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work independently
• Strong oral communication skills including ability to make presentations and conduct tours
• Strong written communication skills

Duties:
Under the direction of Archives manager, the incumbent will participate in a full range of core archival and records analyst activities that may include appraisal, acquisition, arrangement, description, access, public programming, records analysis, and providing records management advice. The incumbent will be expected to provide a high level of service to a wide range of onsite and remote clients. The incumbent will also contribute to team projects and initiatives that support the full range of activities at the Archives of Manitoba. 

Apply to:

Advertisement # 35844

Service Centre 4

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9

Phone:  204-945-7518

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions may be grieved and appealed. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative or the grievor, if unrepresented. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.