Records and Elections Coordinator (Temporary)
Municipality of Clarington

Location: Bowmanville, Ontario
Compensation: $91, 531 to $111,257

Clarington is one of eight municipalities in Durham Region. With a population of 105,000 people and growing, Clarington offers residents a blend of city living and rural charm. The corporation is made up of six departments that report through to the Chief Administrative Officer. The Municipality of Clarington is an equal opportunity employer and a great place to build a career. We value teamwork, diversity and offer an environment where staff can grow and pursue advancement opportunities while making a difference to the community.

Description and Duties    

Reporting to the Deputy Clerk, this position is responsible for the effective management of the Corporate Records and Information within the Corporation to support transparency of actions, minimize litigation and risk, ensure regulatory compliance, control costs, improve productivity, and foster professionalism. The Records and Elections Coordinator works in collaboration with the IT Division to develop and manage electronic records management systems. This position also acts as Freedom of Information Coordinator for the Municipality and helps to ensure compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) by responding to requests for records, identifying privacy risks, providing training and guidance to staff, and developing appropriate policies and procedures.

The successful candidate is an exceptionally organized, analytical, skilled project leader who provides expertise in the development, implementation, monitoring, and training for the Records and Information Management program.

Responsibilities

The following responsibilities and duties of this position includes but is not limited to:

• Managing and administering the Municipality's records and information management program.
• Conducting records inventories, analyzing, and recommending innovative, efficient, and suitable solutions to improve information management across the organization.
• Developing and implementing policies and best practices for information management, including overseeing the application of, and recommending revisions to, the Municipality's Records Retention By-law.
• Maintaining and optimizing electronic document systems, in cooperation with IT, including implementing an environment of sharing digital documents within, and among, departments.
• Working with departments to ensure efficient and effective application of the records retention schedule, including the destruction of records.
• Providing user training on records and information management, MFIPPA, and system training in Laserfiche and Versatile.
• Assisting in performing the statutory duties of "Head" under MFIPPA.
• Working on special legislative projects assigned from time to time.

Qualifications
    
The successful candidate will possess:

• A Degree in Records and Information Management, Archival Studies, Library Sciences from a three year post secondary education course, or equivalent qualifications in skills and work-related experience to the satisfaction of the Municipal Clerk.
• More than three years of directly related experience in records and information management theories, principles and practices including classification and retention scheduling, as well as digital records, preferably in a municipal organization.
• A Certified Records Manager (CRM) designation and/or Records and Information Management (RIM) certification and/or Certified Information Professional (CIP) designation, or willingness to complete, is considered an asset.
• Proven working knowledge of applicable federal and provincial laws and rules of procedure related to records management, inventory, and retention to ensure regulatory compliance (including MFIPPA).
• Well-developed project management, analytical, problem-solving, flexibility, research, and organizational skills to coordinate activities of self and others in accordance with established Records Management goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in training staff of all levels, preferably on software systems, and in preparing training documents, reports, and policies.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with client departments using diplomacy and tact.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated ability in, corporate core competencies including customer service, teamwork, initiative/self-management, accountability, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and efficient manner, as required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SharePoint, Laserfiche, Versatile Professional, or other similar information management applications.
• Advanced knowledge and experience using Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), SharePoint, and database management.
• Ability to regularly lift an average of 30 lbs.
• Must be able to legally work in Canada.

What we offer you

• Salary: $91, 531 to $111,257 - Grade 7 of the 2023 Non-Affiliated Salary Administration Program.
• A comprehensive benefits and pension program to ensure that your total compensation package addresses both your work and life needs.
• Hours of work: up to a maximum of 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• The Municipality of Clarington offers flexible work arrangements for eligible roles, where employees are empowered to do their best work in the way that works for them. Currently, this position is eligible for a flexible work arrangement option. Further details on this program will be discussed through the selection process.

Prior to starting the position, the successful candidate must provide, at their own expense, a current (within the last 180 days) satisfactory criminal reference check, from a Canadian Police Information Centre. Applicants who have been employed with the Municipality within the last year and have provided a criminal reference check within the last 365 days are exempt from providing another criminal reference check.
 
How to Apply    

To view this position and to submit your application online, please visit www.clarington.net/careers.
Applications will be accepted until January 26, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
This job competition number is File # 03-23
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Privacy

Applicant information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of evaluating the applicant. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Director of Legislative Services by calling 905-623-3379.
Application Webpage (URL):https://careers.clarington.net/Job/Details/3476ae56-3c37-4e3f-a66a-af88015786cb

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Archives Manager
Royal BC Museum and Archives

Location: Victoria, BC
Compensation: $75,552 - $86,175

The Royal BC Museum (RBCM) was established in 1886, making it one of the oldest continually operating museums in Canada. By exploring our human history and natural history, the Royal BC Museum advances new knowledge and understanding of British Columbia, and provides for a dynamic forum for discussion and a place for cultural reflection.

The RBCM, which includes the provincial archives, is undergoing modernization. Modernization is a complex, transformational process that not only impacts the museum's physical presence and facilities, but also requires the museum team to undergo adaptive and technical organizational changes.

The Archives department, is responsible for the BC Archives, physical and digital access to access to archival collections, and preservation and conservation services for the Royal BC Museum. The Archives department ensures that the historical records of the province are preserved, managed and made accessible.

Description and Duties    

The Archives Manager provides leadership for the BC Archives as well as knowledge and expertise on the collection. The incumbent is an ambassador in the community, creating and nurturing partnerships and connections and developing archives-related programs, projects and services designed to engage existing and new audiences. The position manages and mentors a team of archivists and access staff and oversees all activities associated with public access to the collection.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and operational implementer with the responsibility to manage a long-term plan for BC Archives, including the move to a new site. The individual keeps up to date on current trends, standards and emerging technologies that will impact archival work and the future of the archives and knows how to incorporate them into planning.  They also require an understanding of both digitized and born-digital records and media.

Qualifications    

The successful candidate must hold a masters degree in Archival Studies or Library & Information Science with a specialty in archives plus three years' experience in an archival organization leading staff.  They must also have knowledge of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Copyright Act, and other legislation, policies and procedures related to the collection, use and disclosure of information.

Please refer to the full job description and selection criteria to ensure your application addresses the areas we will be looking at when assessing suitability for this opportunity.

See: https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/media/6010

Additional Information    

This position requires Criminal Records Checks under the BC Public Service Screening Policy and the Criminal Records Review Act and all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada (have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status).  

On November 1, 2021 the BC Public Service announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required by November 22, 2021.  It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service.  

Application information

Please submit your resume and cover letter in PDF format by January 26th, 2023 at 11:59PM with the following subject line: Last Name, First Name, RB2023-04 via email to: RBCMapplications@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Application Webpage (URL): https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/about/our-work/meet-staff/employment/january-26-2023/archives-manager-full-time-permanent

Application Deadline: January 26th, 2023 at 11:59PM PST

Head Archivist
Avataq Cultural Institute

Location: Westmount Office near Atwater metro, Québec
Compensation: $45,000 to $55,000 per year - Added benefits for JBNQA Beneficiaries
Working schedule: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (35 hours/week)

Seeking a HEAD ARCHIVIST for the department of Research, Archives and Documentation of the Avataq Cultural Institute, a non-profit, Inuit organization with its head office in Inukjuak, Nunavik and another office in Montreal. The department is aimed at collecting and making accessible information about Nunavik Inuit culture, history and language for the members of the Inuit community of Nunavik as well as for other publics. The collections of the department include Historical Photographs, Oral Histories, Institutional Archives and a Published Documents Library.

Description and Duties   

• Organize and inventory archival collections as well as published material library.
• Plan, execute and/or supervise work on diverse collections, principally oral history recordings and historical photographs.
• Supervise the consultation and reproduction of documents.
• Follow-up contacts with donators of documents and oversee the obtaining of rights of reproduction.
• Supervise and train employees as required.

Qualifications   

• University or college education in archival or library sciences.
• Two years of work experience.
• Candidates who have a practical knowledge of Nunavik and Inuit culture will be given priority.
• Studies in either history, anthropology or photography.        
• Social skills adapted to a cross-cultural work environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Basic computer skills: FilemakerPro, Photoshop, word processing, Excel.
• Language of communication at work: strong English a requirement, plus Inuktitut and/or French an asset.

• Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. AVATAQ is an equal opportunity employer.

  Submit applications to:

  Michel Patry, Office Manager
  4150, Ste-Catherine St. W. suite 360
  Westmount, Québec, H3Z 2Y5
  Fax: 514 989-8789
  E-mail: michel.patry@avataq.qc.ca
  

Deadline to submit resume: January 27, 2023

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Student - Archives Assistant
City of Thunder Bay

Location: Thunder Bay, ON
Compensation:  $20.00/hour

The City of Thunder Bay Archives, Records and Privacy section is responsible for the City's Archival collection and administers the Records Management and Privacy programs for the City.  Since 1990, we are one of a very few completely integrated Municipal Archives and Records Management programs in the province.  The City Archives preserves, promotes and makes public the City's corporate history.  

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.

Description and Duties    14 week student summer position.  Must be a full-time student and returning to full-time studies in the fall.  Age 16-30.

Position Summary:

Performs general archiving and records management duties

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Indexes archival records
• Re-boxes archival colour photographs and other documents
• Scans and indexes archival photographs
• Researches Thunder Bay history
• Assists Archives staff with other archival and records management projects

Education/Experience:

• Must be a student enrolled in a post-secondary program
• Preference will be given to those students enrolled in archival or library or information studies, or who have taken a post-secondary course in archival studies

Skills & Abilities:

• Familiar with the Rules for Archival Description (RAD)
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Must be highly motivated and work well in team environment
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Proficient in the use of computers and current related software and the Internet
• Must be courteous and tactful in dealing with the public
• Must be a proficient researcher

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Must take an Oath of Secrecy

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:  It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.  Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics.  Do not include:

Photos

• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver's licences
• Police records checks
• Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division should you be the successful applicant.  If a Criminal Record Check is required it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant.  Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION:  
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY:
Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

If you are offered a position as a summer student, you will be required to show proof of completing a full-time academic year (September to April) in 2022/2023 at a school, college, university or other educational institution. You may also be required to show proof of validity of my driver's licence, professional licences, and/or education when such certification constitutes a job requirement or corporate program requirement.

Application information
Apply online by February 13, 2023: https://careersen-thunderbay.icims.com/jobs/4634/student---archives-assistant/job

Application Deadline:  February 13, 2023

Archival Technician
York Region

Location: Newmarket, Ontario
Compensation: $36.25 - $39.40 / hour

The Regional Municipality of York stretches north from Toronto to Lake Simcoe and includes many hectares of protected Greenbelt. York Region's diversity is evident in our nine local municipalities, geography, economic development and population. York Region is committed to strong, caring, safe communities by working together to serve our thriving communities, today and tomorrow.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Regional Archivist, is responsible for assisting in the operation, maintenance and support of the Regional Archives program; processing, maintaining and ensuring the appropriate storage of archival collections; assisting in assessing, acquiring and describing new acquisitions and deaccessions; conducting reference services and providing retrieval services; researching and preparing archival exhibits and displays; create finding aids for the collections and responding to internal and external requests for historical information.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the development and maintenance of the archival collection by creating finding aids for archival records in the custody of the Regional archives.
• Maintains the archives collection by proper environmental storage conditions; applies appropriate conservation treatments, such as cleaning, sterilizing, repairing, encapsulating; and other accepted archival procedures and practices.
• Provides assistance in the appraisal, selection, transfer and deaccessioning of records and materials being acquired by the Regional Archives.
• Drafts descriptions for archival and special collections.
• Purges, sorts and re-boxes archival records into appropriate enclosures (e.g. acid-free folders).
• Arranges, describes and culls documents, materials and special collections according to accepted professional archival standards and practices.
• Identifies and collects library materials that support the archives program; catalogues materials according to Branch standards.
• Provides reference and retrieval services to archival users; provides assistance to Regional staff and external researchers (the public) in use and interpretation of archival materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in Archival studies or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) years demonstrated experience in archives,  including online searching, archival arrangement and description and exhibit preparation, preferably in a Corporate archives and/or municipal environment.
• Knowledge of current archival standards, principles, practices and techniques, including the Rules for Archival Description (RAD) as well as experience arranging and describing archival records according to RAD.
• Knowledge of basic conservation techniques for the preservation of archival materials.
• Familiarity with metadata standards (e.g. Dublin Core).
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Records and Information Management concepts.
• Knowledge of government guidelines and relevant Standards, Acts and Legislation.
• General knowledge of issues, practices, technical standards etc., associated with the management and preservation of electronic records.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service, communication, team work, initiative/self management, accountability, flexibility and adaptability.  

Application information

Apply on the careers page on our website

Application Webpage (URL): https://www.york.ca/york-region/careers

Application Deadline:   January 18, 2023

Dean, Faculty of Information (iSchool)
University of Toronto

Location:  Toronto, ON
Compensation:   $215,000 - $245,000

The Faculty of Information is a research-led Faculty of more than 600 students, 61 faculty, instructors, and librarians, and 23 staff. The iSchool is educating the next generation of professional and academic leaders in information, communications, and technology and leading the way in shaping these fields through ground-breaking interdisciplinary research and teaching. Innovative undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in Information offer cutting-edge specializations including Archives and Records Management, Culture & Technology, Critical Information Policy Studies, Human-Centered Data Science, Information Systems & Design, Knowledge Management & Information Management, Library & Information Science, and User Experience Design.

The Master of Museum Studies is unique in Canada and can be combined with a Master of Information, allowing students to gain expertise in the cross-section of these areas. The iSchool is home to the McLuhan Centre for Culture and Technology, the Digital Curation Institute, the Identity, Privacy & Security Institute, the Knowledge Media Design Institute, the Technoscience Research Unit, the Critical Making Laboratory and the Artificial Intelligence for Justice Lab.

Description and Duties    

The University of Toronto is conducting a search for Dean of the Faculty of Information (iSchool), to take office by July 1, 2023, and invites expressions of interest, applications, and nominations. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world's leading information and knowledge management schools that is transforming society through collaboration, innovation, and knowledge creation.

Reporting to the Vice-President and Provost, the Dean of the Faculty of Information is a member of the senior leadership of the University of Toronto, and provides visionary strategic direction, academic planning leadership, and administrative oversight. As the chief academic and administrative officer, the new Dean will lead the Faculty to further excellence in teaching and research, and work collaboratively with internal and external partners to continue to raise its achievements, reputation, and resources.

Qualifications  

 The successful candidate will be an accomplished scholar and administrator with a distinguished record in teaching and research and a firm commitment to excellence, equity, and diversity. As the strategic leader of the iSchool, the new Dean will be a proven academic leader and possess an open and collegial style, a creative approach to problem solving, outstanding management, communication, and interpersonal skills, and a record of building strong teams and engagement with the community.

The University of Toronto (U of T) is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading institutions of higher learning.  Located in the vibrant and diverse city of Toronto, U of T is consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the world for teaching, research, and innovation by Times Higher Education, and also leads in disciplinary excellence with top ranked departments in fields ranging from neuroscience to geography to philosophy. The University of Toronto Libraries system is the largest academic library in Canada and is consistently ranked in the top ten among peer institutions in North America.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. In accordance with the AODA, accommodation will be provided to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
 
The Search Committee will begin considering potential candidates immediately and will continue until the position is successfully filled. Applications (including a letter of interest and curriculum vitae) can be sent to Jessa Chupik or Jason Murray by emailing jchupik@bipocsearch.com, or can be submitted through the BIPOC Executive Search mobile app.

Application Deadline:  March 16, 2023

II/III, Digital Curation and Preservation
Walter P. Reuther Library, Wayne State University

Location: Detroit, Michigan, US
Compensation: $60,000-$75,000 (US), according to qualifications and experience

The Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs is the largest labor archives in North America and is home to the collections of numerous unions and labor related organizations, as well as those documenting the political and community life of urban and metropolitan Detroit, the civil rights movement in Michigan and nationally, and women's struggles in the workplace. The Reuther Library is also home of the Wayne State University Archives, established by the Board of Governors in 1958 in recognition of the importance and permanent value of the University's official files, records, and documents.

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered an enriching, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity, and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Description and Duties-Essential Functions:

• Oversee long-term planning and preservation monitoring of digital collections
• In consultation/coordination with peer archivists, finalize digital preservation workflows in new preservation infrastructure and cross-train colleagues in digital archives workflows.
• Collaborate with peer archivists to transfer born-digital materials from donors, including the transfer of content from removable media.
• Collaborate with peer archivists to accession and describe born-digital materials.
• Complete collection assessment and inventory of digital surrogates and born-digital collections.
• Collaborate with peer archivists to identify priority collections for format migration and preservation.
• Coordinate Reuther's Archive-It web archiving program, including working with peer archivists to create and monitor web crawls, and perform quality control checks.
• Participate in the shared decision-making for library planning, resource management, and program and policy development.
• Represent the library through active participation in professional associations and University committees.
• Participate in Reading Room services.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, e.g. lift heavy storage boxes, climb stair ladders, work in a sedentary position for long durations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in library/information science, archival administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience administering preservation systems, such as Archivematica, including the ingest, arrangement, and description of collections.
• Experience using archival collection management systems, such as ArchivesSpace.
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital preservation issues, strategies, standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and communicating technical documentation.
• Familiarity with command-line interface.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in both independent and team-based environments.
• Ability to meet expectations for promotion and ESS as part of the Reuther Library academic staff.
• Committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and an ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholder communities.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Possession of Python, Ruby, or other high-level / object-oriented programming languages, or ability to learn.
• Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures related to digital preservation.
• Demonstrated understanding of the importance of digital file format analysis and documentation in digital preservation planning.
• Ability to manage large-scale and long-term projects, including developing workflows, writing documentation, and assessment. 
  

Background Check Requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
 
Apply online through the Wayne State University hiring system.
Application Webpage (URL): https://waynetalent.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/664?c=waynetalent

Application Deadline:   January 10, 2023

Processing Archivist I (Renewal Contract)
Walter P. Reuther Library, Wayne State University

Location: Detroit, Michigan, US
Compensation: $52,000 - $58,000 US

The Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs is the largest labor archives in North America and is home to the collections of numerous unions and labor-related organizations, as well as those documenting the political and community life of urban and metropolitan Detroit, the civil rights movement in Michigan and nationally, and women's struggles in the workplace. The Reuther Library is home to the Wayne State University Archives, established by the Board of Governors in 1958 in recognition of the importance and permanent value of the University's official files, records, and documents.

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered an enriching, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity, and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Description and Duties   

• Arrange and rehouse mixed-material and born-digital collections, assess for sensitive materials and preservation needs, and create descriptive finding aids using ArchivesSpace in accordance with DACS and other accepted archival standards.
• Perform basic preservation work such as fastener removal, unfolding and flattening materials, and rehousing in acid-free folders and boxes.
• Work with the Labor and Urban Affairs Collections (LUAC) Archivist on shared backlog.
• Promote collections through blog posts and subject guides.
• Participate in Reading Room and reference services.
• Participate in the shared decision-making for library planning, resource management, and program and policy development.
• Represent the library through active participation in professional associations and University committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in library/information science, archival administration, or a related field, with graduate study in archival theory and methods.
• Experience arranging and describing archival collections.
• Fundamental understanding of DACS, EAD, and other relevant description standards.
• Experience using archival collection management software or digital preservation systems such as ArchivesSpace or Archivematica.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in both independent and team-based environments.
• Demonstrated initiative, ability to self-direct, and a commitment to innovation, creativity, and excellence.
• Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Ability to meet expectations for promotion as part of the Reuther Library academic staff.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience processing large collections (50 linear feet+).
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing professional knowledge through formal training, continuing education, or professional certification.

Archivematica Maintainer
Artefactual Systems Inc.

Location: Surrey, British Columbia (Remote)
Compensation: $70,000 - $96,000

Artefactual Systems Inc. (https://www.artefactual.com/) provides archival management and digital preservation products and services to the cultural memory sector using open source software. We help to ensure that our international client base is able to care for the evidence of
the past so that it can be trusted in the future. Though founded and still based in British Columbia, Canada, we have staff across Canada, the US, Spain, the UK, and El Salvador. We ground all our work in 4 core values: openness, collaboration, sustainability, and trustworthiness.

Description and Duties    

Working in a specialized team of developers, successful candidates will focus on maintenance and stability in the Archivematica code base and related projects. You will develop deep knowledge and expertise of Archivematica on a technical level and support our clients' use of it by writing code for fixes and enhancements, implementing dependency upgrades, determining operating system compatibility and addressing complex client support incidents. You will also engage with open source Archivematica community users on a technical level.

Archivematica Maintainers will report to the Software, Architecture and Development Manager and collaborate closely with the support staff who will guide product management decisions and communicate priorities for software enhancements. Maintainers provide specialized knowledge to support staff that is critical to the success of our hosted and on-premise Archivematica customers.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring a stable Archivematica codebase to be used in Artefactual products and services


Enhancements and defect fixes

• Writes code to fix bugs or implement enhancements to Archivematica as necessary for the support staff
• Investigates security issues in the Archivematica code base or related projects as reported by Artefactual staff or community members
• Responds to community pull requests

Releases and upgrades

• Manage dependencies and operating system compatibility for Archivematica to meet the needs of Artefactual customers.
• Prepares releases of Archivematica; collaborates with the support staff to test releases and deploy to customers.

Technical support

• Diagnoses complex support incidents from the support staff, identifying root causes and potential solutions.
• Engages on a technical level with the community, as time allows

Job skills and qualifications

Must have

• Demonstrable experience as a paid developer
• Experience with Python
• Proficiency with Gitlab and/or Github
• Self-starting and self-motivated
• Works great in a team setting
• Good communication skills in English
• Comfortable and productive in a Linux development and deployment environment
• At least 4 hours overlap with 8am-4pm Pacific Standard Time
• Legally able to work in Canada

Nice to have

• Experience supporting and maintaining the Archivematica code base
• Experience with Weblate
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing software defects
• Experience preparing software releases
• Experience working in open source software projects and communities

You will be working with

• Python
• Django
• Elasticsearch
• MySql/Sqlite
• Gearman
• Ubuntu LTS
• Red Hat-based Linux Distributions
• The Archivematica ecosystem of projects and external software tools

 
How to Apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@artefactual.com
Application Webpage (URL): https://www.artefactual.com/jobs/

Application Deadline: Dec 12, 2022

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AtoM Maintainer
Artefactual Systems Inc.

Location: Surrey, British Columbia (Remote)
Compensation: $70,000 - $96,000

Artefactual Systems Inc. provides archival management and digital preservation products and services to the cultural memory sector using open source software. We help to ensure that our international client base is able to care for the evidence of the past so that it can be trusted in the future. Though founded and still based in British Columbia, Canada, we have staff across Canada, the US, Spain, the UK, and El Salvador. We ground all our work in 4 core values: openness, collaboration, sustainability, and trustworthiness

Description and Duties    

Working in a specialized team of developers, successful candidates will focus on maintenance and stability in the AtoM code base and related projects. You will develop deep knowledge and expertise of AtoM on a technical level and support our clients' use of it by writing code for fixes and enhancements, implementing dependency upgrades, determining operating system compatibility and addressing complex client support incidents. You will also engage with open source AtoM community users on a technical level.

AtoM Maintainers will report to the Software, Architecture and Development Manager and collaborate closely with the support staff who will guide product management decisions and communicate priorities for software enhancements. Maintainers provide specialized knowledge to support staff that is critical to the success of our hosted and on-premise AtoM customers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring a stable AtoM codebase to be used in Artefactual products and services Enhancements and defect fixes
• Writes code to fix bugs or implement enhancements to AtoM as necessary for the support staff
• Investigates security issues in the AtoM code base or related projects as reported by Artefactual staff or community members
• Responds to community pull requests

Releases and upgrades

• Manage dependencies and operating system compatibility for AtoM to meet the needs of Artefactual customers.
• Prepares releases of AtoM; collaborates with the support staff to test releases and deploy to customers.

Technical support

• Diagnoses complex support incidents from the support staff, identifying root causes and potential solutions.
• Engages on a technical level with the community, as time allows.

Qualifications    

Must have

• Demonstrable experience as a paid developer
• Experience with PHP
• Proficiency with Gitlab and/or Github
• Self-starting and self-motivated
• Works great in a team setting
• Good communication skills in English
• Comfortable and productive in a Linux development and deployment environment
• At least 4 hours overlap with 8am-4pm Pacific Standard Time
• Legally able to work in Canada

Nice to have

• Experience supporting and maintaining the AtoM code base
• Experience with Weblate
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing software defects
• Experience preparing software releases
• Experience working in open source software projects and communities

You will be working with

• PHP
• Symfony
• Elasticsearch
• Gearman
• Bootstrap
• MySQL
• Ubuntu LTS
• Red Hat-based Linux Distributions
• Nginx
• The AtoM architecture

 
How to Apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@artefactual.com

Application Webpage (URL): https://www.artefactual.com/jobs/

Application Deadline: Dec 12, 2022

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