Collection Manager

Paintings, Drawings, Prints and Photographs, Archives Department, HRO18

Royal BC Museum

Location: Victoria BC
Compensation: $56,032 - $63, 565 based on experience

The Royal British Columbia Museum is one of Canada's great cultural treasures. Our collections, research and public programs enable us to tell the stories of BC in ways that enlighten, stimulate and inspire.  

Description and Duties    

The Collection Manager is part of the Archives, department, which is responsible for the BC Archives, physical and digital access to collections, and preservation and conservation services and initiatives. The mandate of this department as it relates to BC Archives is to ensure that the historical records of the province are preserved, managed and made accessible.  The department is also responsible for managing physical and digital access to collections via a reference room and a collection management system.  
Qualifications    Education (Screening criteria):

• Post-secondary education in archival studies, curation, conservation and/or preservation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with framed works of art, archives or museum collections.

OR

• Gallery Technician or a Certificate in library, archival, preservation, conservation or related studies and 5 years' working with historical collections or in a gallery setting.
  

Experience (Screening criteria):

• 2+ years working in an archive, museum or gallery or similar institution with works of art on canvas, paper or photographs
• 1-2 years' preferred experience in the care and handling of paintings including packing and exhibition
• Experience managing a collection of historical records, artifacts, framed works of art or photograph collections or similar
• Some project management experience with the ability to determine appropriate costs related to special projects, acquisition, and storage of archival material
  

Knowledge (Assessment Criteria):

• Knowledge of preservation requirements for paintings, prints or photographs
• Knowledge of handling framed paintings, including best practice for framing, hanging, moving and storage
• Knowledge of best practices for environmental conditions of works of art on exhibit
• Knowledge of different art mediums and/or photographic processes
  

Specialized conservation and/or preservation knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• Works of art on canvas or paper
• Photographic collections
• Faming paintings and frame removal
  

Skills/Abilities (Assessment Criteria):

• Strong research skills with the ability to make recommendations for best practices for handling and packing works of art
• Ability to lift heavy objects with care and attention
• Ability to streamline workflow process
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible and creative problem-solving skills while remaining accountable to performance measures
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
  

Behavioural Competencies (Assessment Criteria)

Cultural Agility - is the ability to work respectfully, knowledgeably and effectively with Aboriginal people.  It is noticing and readily adapting to cultural uniqueness in order to create a sense of safety for all.  It is the capacity to relate to or allow for differing cultural perspectives and being willing to experience a person shift in perspective.
Teamwork & Cooperation - ability to work co-operatively within diverse teams, work groups and across the organization to achieve group and organizational goals. It includes the desire and ability to understand and respond effectively to other people from diverse backgrounds with diverse views.
Results Orientation - is a concern for surpassing a standard of excellence. The standard may be one's own past performance (striving for improvement); an objective measure (results orientation); challenging goals one has set; or even improving or surpassing what has already been done (continuous improvement). Thus a unique accomplishment also indicates Results Orientation.
Service Orientation -  implies a desire to identify and serve customers/clients, who may include the public, colleagues, partners (e.g., educational institutes, non-government organizations, etc.), co-workers, peers, branches, ministries/agencies and other government organizations. It means focusing one's efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of the customer/client needs.

How to Apply

Please submit your application in pdf format by May 13, 2022 at 11:59 pm (PST) quoting competition RB2022:12 via email to: PeopleandCulture@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Application Webpage (URL): https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/about/people/employment

Application Deadline: May 13, 2022 at 11:59 pm (PST)

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Digital Access Technician
Royal BC Museum

Location: Victoria BC
Compensation: $46,182 to $52,157

The Royal British Columbia Museum is one of Canada's great cultural treasures. Our collections, research and public programs enable us to tell the stories of BC in ways that enlighten, stimulate and inspire.  

The Archives Department is responsible for the BC Archives, physical and digital access to archival collections, and preservation and conservation services and initiatives.  

The Preservation unit provides both traditional and digital preservation and access to the museum and archives collections via a corporate website, social media, and information management systems. This includes digital preservation of at-risk media and digital conversion of the Royal BC Museum collections to enable access.

Description and Duties    

The Digital Access Technician reports to the Preservation Manager, and is responsible for access to vast archival holdings through web-based assets and information management systems. This includes database population, metadata creation, digitization, and access initiatives. An in-depth knowledge of information management systems is required in order to facilitate education and training initiatives with researchers and groups. The position must be familiar with and understand the Canadian Copyright Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act as well as protocol restrictions which may apply to online accessibility of the Royal BC Museum collections.

1. Provides digital access to the Royal BC Museum collections by educating the public on how to use information management systems (e.g. AtoM and IMM):

• Presents training material, workshops and tours designed to facilitate public education and outreach to increase awareness and knowledge of the Royal BC Museum collections and their utilization.
• Assists visiting groups, including Indigenous communities and Elders, in order to provide a unique online experience and to provide access to digital holdings of significance to groups.

2. Under the direction of Archivists, Preservation Specialists and Collection Managers works as part of a team in order to make holdings digitally accessible through online information management systems:

• Rehouses as part of workflow for digital access initiatives.
• Prepares box/file lists and inventories to support access.
• Describes and catalogues collections.
• Uploads digital object to web-based applications (IMM and AtoM) for access and exhibitions purposes.
• Digitally converts analog original materials for online access (scanning).
• Assigns tracking numbers and scans collections for digital access.
• Creates, updates and corrects metadata to support digital initiatives, access and location control.
• Handles fragile records in digital conversion process.
• Uploads and downloads digital images via the current Digital Asset Management System (DAM).

3.  Information management systems support:

• Tests data for AtoM, DAM, IMM and any new future systems.
• Creates user guides for new and existing systems.
• Cleans up data as and when required for AtoM, IMM and DAM.
• Updates web content.

4. Reference Room support:

• Assists and educates the public with the search functions of various information management systems.
• Provides staffing for reference room during staff absences.
• Creates resources and user guides for internal and external client use of the information management systems.
• Implements suitable procedures for liaising with and advising outside agencies regarding the exchange of information, i.e. repatriation of court records.

Education and Experience (Screening Criteria):

• Diploma from an archival, museum or library program or in a related field.
• Two years' plus experience working within a cultural institution either as a contractor or employee. An equivalent combination of education/training and demonstrated experience working in library, archives, cultural centre or museums.
• Experience in the use of standard computer applications (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations).
• Experience in educating adults.

Knowledge (Assessment Criteria):

• Knowledge of archival and/or museum principles and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the value of the web to provide access to museum and archives collections.
• Knowledge of commonly used file formats for online access to various media.

Abilities/Skills (Assessment Criteria)

• Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects within tight timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate effectively, orally and in writing; ability to collaborate with diverse communities of individuals, colleagues and the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Strong understanding of how to use technology to meet business needs.
• Ability to work independently and to take initiative.
• Ability to operate scanning equipment and software.
• Ability to be flexible, highly-motivated and willing to learn new skills.
• Strong computer proficiency; knowledge of database applications and searching.
  

Behavioural Competencies (Assessment Criteria)

• Cultural Agility - is the ability to work respectfully, knowledgeably and effectively with Aboriginal people.  It is noticing and readily adapting to cultural uniqueness in order to create a sense of safety for all.  It is the capacity to relate to or allow for differing cultural perspectives and being willing to experience a person shift in perspective.
• Building a Trust-based Relationship - requires a fundamental understanding that "relationship" is the foundation from which all activities happen, and that building a good relationship takes time and commitment.  Building a trust-based relationship requires a high level of consciousness of the experience of Aboriginal people and assumes that strengths abound in Aboriginal people, cultures and communities.
• Open Listening - means listening to and valuing the telling of stories, and letting pauses in conversation extend into silence.  It's an awareness of personal bias or judgement and its effect on one's ability to hear.
• Results Orientation - is a concern for surpassing a standard of excellence. The standard may be one's own past performance (striving for improvement); an objective measure (results orientation); challenging goals one has set; or even improving or surpassing what has already been done (continuous improvement). Thus a unique accomplishment also indicates Results Orientation.
• Service Orientation - implies a desire to identify and serve customers/clients, who may include the public, colleagues, partners (e.g., educational institutes, non-government organizations, etc.), co-workers, peers, branches, ministries/agencies and other government organizations. It means focusing one's efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of the customer/client needs.
• Teamwork and Cooperation - ability to work co-operatively within diverse teams, work groups and across the organization to achieve group and organizational goals. It includes the desire and ability to understand and respond effectively to other people from diverse backgrounds with diverse views.
  

How to Apply

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. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For advice and guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview for this opportunity, we invite applicants to connect with the Indigenous Applicant Advisor Amanda by email: IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or by phone: 778-698-1336.

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.

An eligibility list may be established for similar permanent and temporary positions over the next 12 months.

Please submit your application in pdf format by 11:59 pm (PST) by May 16, 2022 quoting competition RB2022:13 via email to: PeopleandCulture@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca.

Application Webpage (URL): https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/about/people/employment

Application Deadline: May 16, 2022 at 11:59 pm (PST) 

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Archivist
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver

Location: Vancouver
Compensation: $32-35/Hr

About the Organization: https://rcav.org/jobs/269

Overview of Role:

This incumbent will provide expert knowledge in archival processes, including but not limited to working with local First Nations in processing archival records, processing documents in the RCAV collection, and digitisation work of photograph collections for an online exhibit and other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate:

• Must have the ability to evaluate the acquisition of records and process records using the rules of archival description (RAD)
• Has experience with outreach and community engagement involving archival collections.
• Has thorough knowledge of current trends and industry best practices in areas of responsibility
• Has the ability to work with sensitive material and familiar with PIPA (Personal Information Protection Act
• Has knowledge of local First Nations and Indigenous culture
• Must be able to work independently under the supervision of the Archivist and Records Manager.
  

Other Desired skills/abilities:

• The ability to read and write in French would be as asset
• The ability to occasionally lift heavy boxes 20- 25kgs
• Past experience with Omeka would be an asset.
  

Qualifications

Master of archival studies (MAS) degree, or equivalent and relevant experience. Priority given to Indigenous applicants with relevant education and experience.
 
How to Apply

Please submit a résumé and cover letter with "Archivist" in the subject line to:

• Human Resources Office
• Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver
• Email: humanresources@rcav.org
  

Website: www.rcav.org/employment

Thank you for your interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Webpage (URL): https://rcav.org/jobs/269
Application Deadline: Until Filled

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Archivist
Cold Lake First Nations

Location: Cold Lake, Alberta
Compensation: $50,000

Cold Lake First Nations possesses a collection of documentary records important to understanding and preserving the Nation's culture, history, and language. CLFN requires guidance on starting an archival program, including direction on both preservation and archival management, to ensure the records are properly preserved and made accessible. A one-year project, the purpose of which is to lay the groundwork for a sustainable, Nation-led archival program supporting an understanding of the extent of CLFN's collections as well as access to this documentary heritage. This project-based position is one year in length, with the possibility for continued work.

Description and Duties    

The Archivist will carry out foundational work for establishing a Cold Lake First Nations Archives.

This includes:

• Implementing the Cold Lake First Nations Establishing an Archives Project, funded through the Documentary Heritage Communities Program
• Work with key managers in CLFN's administration to assess CLFN's current collections
• Carry-out any necessary and urgent conservation interventions
• Develop necessary archival policies and procedures for preservation and management of CLFN's collections
• Investigate, assess, and provide recommendations on an appropriate descriptive database for the materials in CLFN's collectionsInvestigate, assess, and provide recommendations on an appropriate facility for archival storage
• Create an overall plan for a long-term, permanent, and sustainable archival program
• Increase CLFN's capacity to protect, preserve and make the Nations' documentary heritage available to Nation members, staff, educations, and researchers.
  

Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualification in Archives & Records Management or Master's degree in history, library science, or other related degree with a concentration in archival studies. Candidates who have an undergraduate degree may be considered if they also have recognized archives or records management training or experience in those fields.
• High level research skills
• Meticulous, methodical, and organized
• Excellent administrative and computer database IT skills
• Team player that has the ability to work independently to meet project goals
• Well developed communications and interpersonal skills
• Experience with managing and reporting on projects
• Although not required, previous experience working for, or with, a First Nations Band is an asset
• Must have a driver's license and own transportation
  

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am - 2:00pm.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Office Environment in a rural location situated 10 kilometres outside the closest urban centre (Cold Lake, Alberta)

 
How to Apply    

Please ensure that you meet the qualifications of the position with either the educational or employment requirements in combination and/or equivalents.

Please submit these with your resume and cover letter by April 29th, 2022 to hr@clfns.com. Please ensure to include "Archivist" in the subject line of your application submission. We thank all candidates who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Preference will be given to qualified Cold Lake First Nations members.

Application Webpage (URL): https://clfns.com/download/archivist/?wpdmdl=11020&refresh=6261f89056fdd1650587792

Application Deadline: April 29, 2022

Assistant Director, Information Quality Governance
Bank of Canada

Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Compensation:  $110,190 to $137,735

Take a central role

The Bank of Canada has a vision to be "a leading central bank-dynamic, engaged and trusted-committed to a better Canada." No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada's economy, in a diverse and inclusive organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in an environment where we are reinventing central banking, renewing ways of doing business and reinforcing a culture of innovation.

What you will do      

You will oversee all the activities and services related to data and information policies, enterprise information architecture and metadata, advice and guidance and information literacy. For the Strategic Plan 2022-2024, the Content Digitalization and metadata evolution strategic initiative was put in place to achieve maximum value from our exponentially growing data resources by ensuring AI-readiness, automation capable, quality, usable and accessible data. You will be a key leader in this important strategic initiative, and you will help reduced information risk while ensuring compliance to our legal framework and improving findability to support access of the Bank information and records.

Reporting directly to the Director, Knowledge and Information Services, you will have three direct reports: the Manager, Information Governance & Standards, the Senior Information Policy Advisor and the Enterprise Information Architect.  With the support of these senior roles and the remainder of the team, you will partner with the Director to evolve and mature information and data governance across the organization. This will be accomplished through direct involvement in various data governance initiatives and groups led by the Corporate Services Department, conceiving and proposing change projects and service evolution initiatives, as well as leading a team to deliver and evolve information and data governance-related services. These include information management advice and guidance, Enterprise Information Architecture and metadata/master data management services, corporate taxonomy development and maintenance and information literacy. This unit is also responsible for supporting compliance with all the policy instruments and standards related to the Bank's Data and Information Policy suite, in partnership with other compliance stakeholders across the Bank.

What you need to succeed

You are proven authentic and influential leader, who exemplifies balancing the achievement of results with having positive impact on others. You demonstrate inspirational and results-oriented leadership and provide technical and managerial direction; you do this by establishing objectives and priorities to create a healthy work environment while at the same time ensure core services and strategic initiatives deliverables will meet expectations in the proper timeline. Your strong communication skills enable you to inspire and establish strong relations with your experts/teammates and various partners and collaborators. You have a service-oriented mindset and your experience and deep subject-matter expertise related to information and data quality and governance is essential to establish credibility and facilitate progress and change needed. You are efficient and collaborative, well-organized, and have exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions and judgments.

You have in-depth knowledge of / experience with:

Essential elements of Information Management, Records Management, data management including architecture and metadata, legal frameworks and compliance, information and data literacy, operational and strategic governance

Advanced influence and facilitation techniques and approaches
Strategic planning and operationalizing strategic plans
Coaching and mentoring

Nice to have

• Knowledge of the Bank of Canada; purpose, mission and values, strategic priorities, core functions and activities, and goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of business architecture, service and or product management
• Familiarity with and strategic understanding of value and challenges of cloud platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365Microsoft 365, Dynamics, SAP, SuccessFactors, SAP, TIND, TALEND.

Your education and experience

• Master's degree, from a school accredited by the American Library Association, in library sciences, archives, information management, information sciences, or related field, and
  
• a minimum of 5 years of recent relevant work experience in a library or information services unit, or
  
• any other combination of relevant education and experience for this position will also be considered
  

How to Apply: https://careers.bankofcanada.ca/job/Ottawa-%28Downtown%29-Assistant-Director%2C-Information-Quality-Governance-ON/558478417/

Application Webpage (URL): https://careers.bankofcanada.ca/job/Ottawa-%28Downtown%29-Assistant-Director%2C-Information-Quality-Governance-ON/558478417/

Application Deadline:  26/04/2022

 

Reference and Backlog Archivist
Queen's University Archives

Location: Kingston, Ontario
Compensation: $63,248/year (General Archivist Floor)

Queen's University Library consistently receives top marks as a medium-sized university library.  It comprises six libraries and several cross-library divisions supporting the university's academic mission, and is known for its dedicated staff, strong research collections and superb facilities.  As part of the library, Queen's University Archives undertakes its activities to manage, preserve, conserve, and make accessible the information assets of the University; to maintain an authentic record of the programs, people, and operations of the University; to provide archival management and conservation for culturally significant records of external organizations and individuals in support of the teaching, research, service, and administration interests of Queen's University.

Within its mission, the Archives has acquired and built over the years an impressive archival collection of private records of national, provincial, and regional significance, as well as substantial institutional records making the unit unique among university archives in Canada. As a cultural resource, measured in terms of breadth, depth, and richness of information, as well as monetary value, the holdings are important and significant.  As part of the Queen's University Library, collections are supported by a technological infrastructure that includes the archives database (Access to Memory), web archiving (Archive-It), an online transcription service (FromThePage), a digital preservation system (Permafrost/Archivematica), and digital asset management system (Islandora 8). Located at Kathleen Ryan Hall, the staff of four Archivists, a Conservator, and three technicians play a vital role in supporting the university's academic mission across all disciplines and the needs of the communities it serves, providing reference and research support for students, faculty, and community members.   

Description and Duties    

Reporting to the University Archivist and Associate University Librarian, the Archivist works as part of a team of archivists and archives staff in a collegial environment to contribute to the planning, organizing, initiating, coordinating and executing  the public services functions of the University Archives; to ensure that the institutional archival record of Queen's University is acquired, preserved, and made available; and to take part in private records acquisition and processing functions according to professional practice and prevailing standards, and subject to relevant policies and procedures.   

This role will focus primarily on support for reference services and the reduction of archival backlog in both University records and private manuscripts. Position requires knowledge of all aspects of archival science, the administration of archives, methodologies for intellectual and physical control, knowledge of the delivery of archival public services and an understanding of the context in which records are created, as well as the necessity of handling sensitive and confidential information.  
The University Archives comprises over 10 km of unique print records, two million photographs, tens of thousands of architectural plans and drawings, and thousands of sound recordings and moving images. It is unique in Canada in that it also serves as municipal and regional archives for the City of Kingston and the County of Frontenac. The regionally, nationally, and internationally significant print, photographic, audio-visual, and digital resources held by the Archives means that the position plays a key role in supporting Queen's University faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students in addition to external scholars and community users.

Within the context of the Queen's University Library's system-wide goals and priorities, the position's responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

• Supports the public service program, policies, and procedures by: Helping to coordinate Reference Area and Reading Room facilities, services, and support staff; helping to coordinate daily reference services, by maintaining and participating in the monthly reference roster for approximately 50% overall roster time; Participating in programs and outreach activities, both virtual and in-person, including reference work, tours, orientation, exhibitions, and information literacy training with archives; Participating in the enquiries management system and answers reference enquiries; Logging public service statistics, including frequency of use for collections. 
• Works as part of a team to address the backlog in University records and private records by: Appraising, selecting, arranging, describing records; creating finding aids based on accepted principles, standards, and methodology of archival science; Monitoring access restrictions on new and existing archival collections and advising staff on status of restrictions.
• Consulting with the Conservator as needed to ensure that proper care and handling procedures are incorporated into all public service and processing functions.
• Maintains public services and records-based content for the web site.
• Undertakes or assists with special projects or other temporary assignments, as required.
• Contributes to a culture in the library where diversity, equity and inclusion are valued and recognized. Contributes to open and welcoming spaces, collections and experiences for faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Participates in academic and/or professional development, and service to the university, profession, or community, as outlined in the Queen's University - QUFA collective agreement

Required Qualifications:

• ALA accredited MAS or MISt/MLIS or equivalent with archives courses in reference services, arrangement and description, digital library or archives technologies, and metadata standards.
• Coursework in and/ or experience with a variety of computer-based information systems, especially integrated archives systems, particularly those capable of multi-level archival cataloguing (e.g., Access to Memory [AtoM], DB/Textworks, etc.).
• Strong service philosophy and a commitment to effective user experience.
• Demonstrated high degree of computer literacy.  
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills required.
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to present to groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or experience serving diverse populations of users.
• Demonstrated leadership, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of team.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of digitization procedures, standards, and systems.
• Experience working in archives.
• Experience with records analysis, appraisal and selection, and arrangement and description.
• Experience with contemporary and emerging digital library and archive technologies,  and metadata standards.

Academic staff at Queen's University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the University and the Queen's University Faculty Association (QUFA), which is posted at http://queensu.ca/facultyrelations/faculty-librarians-and-archivists/collective-agreement and at http://www.qufa.ca.

How to Apply    

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  
To comply with federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information as to how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada.

Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship; however, all applications must include in the cover letter one of the following statements: "I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada"; OR "I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada". Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.
Applicants are asked to send an application package electronically as a single PDF in confidence to the Appointments Committee at library.hr@queensu.ca. 

A complete application consists of:  

• a cover letter (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian citizenship / permanent resident status specified in the previous paragraph) 
• a current curriculum vitae 
• names of three referees, one of whom must have been in a supervisor role 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview by the Appointments Committee will be contacted. 

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs.  If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Samira Dean, Human Resource Manager at samira.dean@queensu.ca

Application Webpage (URL): https://library.queensu.ca/about-us/careers

Application Deadline:  16 May 2022
 

Digitization Assistant

United Church of Canada, General Council Archives

Location: Toronto, ON
Compensation: $46,897.85 per year or $3,908.15 per month

The United Church of Canada Archives in Toronto is comprised of the General Council Archives and the Ontario Regional Councils Archives, Communities of Faith, and former Conferences and presbyteries of the Central Ontario region and share staff-members and services.  

The purpose of the Archives is to acquire, preserve, and make available for research, in accordance with accepted professional principles and procedures, records, private documents and publications in all media pertaining to the history of the General Council Offices, and its antecedent denominations (Methodist Church, Canada, the Evangelical United Brethren, the Congregational Union of Canada, and 70 percent of The Presbyterian Church in Canada).  Archival records include all data sources, irrespective of their physical medium, which are created and accumulated by these councils including textual records, bound registers, photographs, maps and plans, film and video materials, sound and audio materials, publications and ephemera, and born-digital records.

Description and Duties    

The Digitization Assistant assists the General Council Archives team with the digitization of Residential Schools and Day Schools records. In this role, the Digitization Assistant: prepares records for digitization, compiles and enters metadata, conducts quality control of files, and ensures that digitized surrogates are stored and ingested into the Archives' digital preservation system. The incumbent will also assist with uploading and adding descriptive metadata to files to aid with discovery.

Qualifications    

• Master's degree in library and information science; or another advanced degree in archives, records management, information science, data science, or other relevant field combined with relevant experience;
• Experience using Rules for Archival Description (RAD) for description and Dublin Core metadata standard;
• Experience processing and editing files using Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop;
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and/or policies that guides access or restriction to records;
• Strong work ethic and time management skills;
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Ability to use command line an asset;
• Strong computer skills. Especially with Excel;
• Exceptional written, communication, and presentation skills; and
• Comfortable learning new tools and working a remote team.

The Digitization Assistant is a full-time basis (35 hours/week) for a one-year term.

As part of our ongoing commitment to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, The United Church of Canada will aid employees who request accommodation throughout their employment with us, unless the position is deemed to be a bona fide occupational requirement and/or to the point of undue hardship considering issues of health, safety and cost.

This position works both remotely and up to 3 days/week at the United Church Archives in Toronto, Ontario. This position requires sitting and viewing a computer screen for long periods of time and keyboarding/using voice recognition software. Personal mobility, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to physically handle collections, open doors, navigate stairs, and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. Occasional overtime may be required.

Fred Victor - CRC at 40 Oak Street has a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place. As such, any candidate not currently employed at the United Church of Canada Archives will need to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (or a valid medical certificate exempting them from the vaccine). Proof of vaccination may also be requested by Fred Victor staff while on premises.
 
Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume, quoting the job number (22-29) to Human Resources, e-mail: careers@united-church.ca

Application Deadline: April 25, 2022, midnight ET
 

Archivist
Inuit Circumpolar Council (Canada)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Compensation: $70,000-$75,000

The Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada is a non-profit organization led by a board of directors comprising the elected leaders of the four land-claims settlement regions: Inuvialuit, Nunatsiavut, Nunavik, and Nunavut. Our organizational history stretches back to the late 1970s.  As with other small NGOs we have collected and preserved our work over the decades in the form of physical documents, photographs, audio and videos, and even film. Most recently our documents have been in electronic and digital forms. Help us preserve and promote our corporate memory, and in doing so bring the Inuit voice to the international community. If you thrive on challenge and want to make a difference for Inuit across the circumpolar world, this is a great opportunity.

Description and Duties    

The ideal candidate should be well versed both in the field of archives and possess knowledge of the Inuit community, domestically in Canada, and preferably in the circumpolar Arctic as well. This is a one-year contract with the possibility of extension to develop our archives from the ground up.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, arranges and describes archival collections in accordance with accepted standards and practices.
• Creates internal and online finding aids using contemporary tools in accordance with accepted archival standards, and for the Inuit community.
• Develops and implements procedures for the acquisition, processing, digitization, and preservation of archival materials.
• Recommend and coordinate acquisition for equipment, software, and supplies necessary to support on-going digitization efforts.
• Interacts with donors of archival collections both internal and external to the organization.
• Appraises potential collection additions and makes recommendations for acquisition of new collections and de-accessioning of existing collections, relevant to the ICC Inuit community.
• Participates in the development and implementation of policies and standards for the archives.
• Supervises and trains lower level staff, students, volunteers, as appropriate.
• Promotes collections through online exhibits, publications, presentations, instructional sessions, and other outreach activities.
• Participates in the collection of oral histories as appropriate.
• Maintains professional knowledge base and skills through continued education.
• Provides guidance in identifying and soliciting funds, including grant proposal writing.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications - Knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge of the Inuit community within Canada, and in the circumpolar Arctic.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills (primarily in English; Inuktitut and/or French an asset).
• Skill in the use of computer with Windows-based operating environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain finding aids using contemporary archival tools.
• Knowledge of archival and preservation concepts, methodology, and techniques.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to effectively communicate and foster a cooperative work environment.
• Substantial knowledge of research methodology and skill in providing research assistance.
• Knowledge of archival ethics and laws relating to archival management.
• Knowledge of the historical contexts governing archival operations.
• Ability to make evaluative judgments.
• Knowledge of automated storage and retrieval systems, electronic records, and electronic publications.
• Ability to supervise and train employees or volunteers, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Skill in searching and maintaining online and other electronic retrieval systems.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Knowledge of library theory, concepts, methods, and techniques.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Knowledge of available sources of archival materials.
• Ability to assess objectives and operational requirements and to develop and implement suitable operational policies and/or procedures.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree; at least five years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Previous experience working with Indigenous research methodologies, systematic literature review, scholarly information and research methods would be an asset.
• Preferred: Master of Archival Studies (MAS) or a Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS). Other background in a library, archives or cultural heritage may be considered.

 
Other Information:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment including frequent use of computer;
• Limited exposure to physical risk;
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 50 pounds and some standing or walking;
• Must have proof of COVID-19 vaccination;

Application information

Applicants who are a Beneficiary under a Land Claims Agreement will be given priority hiring. We encourage applicants to self-identify.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in ICC; however, only those selected will be contacted.

Please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of:

Jocelyne Durocher, Financial and HR Director, ICC Canada
email: jdurocher@inuitcircumpolar.com or apply online

Application Webpage (URL): www.inuitcircumpolar.com
Application Deadline: April 22, 2022

Location: Peterborough, ON
Compensation: $89,785 to $136,006

Trent University is one of Canada's leading primarily undergraduate universities. Trent's Peterborough campus boasts award-winning architecture in a breathtaking natural setting on the banks of the Otonabee River, just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto, while the Durham GTA campus offers a close-knit community, conveniently located in Oshawa, 40 minutes from downtown Toronto. Consistently recognized nationally for leadership in teaching, research and student satisfaction, Trent attracts excellent students from across the country and around the world.

Trent University Library and Archives provides collections and services fundamental to academic success, innovation, the advancement of knowledge, and lifelong learning. With a team of 8 professional and 22 support staff, the Library and Archives collaborates with multiple stakeholders to achieve the goals outlined in the University's strategic plan

Description and Duties   

The University Archivist is a member of the Library and Archives professional team, reporting to the University Librarian. Librarians, including the University Archivist, are members of the Trent University Faculty Association (TUFA).

The Archives, guided by an Archives Policy, has a two-fold mandate in fulfilling its function as the official archival repository for Trent University, concentrating on the following areas:

• University Records that give evidence of the policies, administration, and history of Trent University's academic and administrative units;
• Private Archival Records of institutions, organizations, and individuals that relate to the Trent Valley area, that is Peterborough County and surrounding counties, or to Trent University, or that support Trent University's academic programs.
  
• Special Collections, guided by a Special Collections Policy, is comprised of rare or special published material, largely Canadiana. It includes several significant named collections: Robert Lloyd Hunter Collection; Ernest Thompson Seton Collection; Trent Collection; Floyd S. Chalmers Collection; Margaret Laurence Collection; Charles E. Feinberg Collection; A.J.M. Smith Collection; Holm Collection of Children's Books; and the Canadian Camping Collection.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Negotiates donations and gift agreements, conducts or arranges appraisals, accessions new acquisitions (physical and digital), creates digital research tools including finding aids, provides equitable access as appropriate to the holdings and ensures long-term preservation of materials in all formats.
• Promotes research and teaching at Trent University, building the holdings in accordance with the University mandate.
• Provides reference and research services, including instruction on research methodologies and reproduction of holdings where appropriate, and promotes the holdings through outreach initiatives.
• Hosts archival workshops and classes in collaboration with Trent University faculty and in response to requests from visiting external groups, where appropriate and feasible.
• Working in cooperation with the Digital Scholarship Librarian, develops and manages digital archival collections, including drafting policies, procedures, and best practices related to identifying and preserving collections for conversion to digital formats alongside digitally born materials.
• Arranges the receipt of records deemed archival from University units and supports the University's records management program.
• Monitors developments in archival standards and practices and adheres to the terms and conditions of deposit agreements, the Copyright Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
• Ensures an inclusive, accessible, safe, equitable, and professional environment governed by applicable codes of ethics and legislated standards.
• Carefully considers any sensitivities deemed to be associated with records under negotiation, their handling and care, their processing, and their access to researchers.
• Explores and nurtures partnerships with other Library, academic, and administrative units, and with donors and heritage organizations in the community and across Canada; advances the profession through publication, participation in archival conferences and historical society events, and through filling membership positions on local-area heritage boards and committees.
• Collaborates in establishing strategic objectives, policies, and procedures for TULA as a whole.
• Participates in the Archives Association of Ontario's Archival Information Network (ARCHEION) and the Provincial Acquisitions Strategy, submitting database records of newly acquired archival holdings for extended public awareness.
• Explores and participates in joint projects including scholarly digitization projects that support new research initiatives and extend use of the archival and Special Collections holdings.
• Pursues funding opportunities and writes grant applications seeking support for exhibitions and events, projects and outreach programming.
• Provides managerial oversight to the University Archives, including physical space(s), budget, and staff supervision.
• Collaborates with the Chair of the Trent Art Collection Presidential Advisory Committee on scheduling and other managerial functions for the Archives Associate position, which provides administrative support for the Trent University Art Collection.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in archival studies or library and information science with an appropriate emphasis, or an equivalent advanced degree combined with relevant archival professional experience.
• Proven professional experience with responsibilities that encompass all aspects of the archival operations of the organization preferred.
• Proven experience in a university archives or related professional environments such as museums or non-profit organizations preferred.
• Proven experience working in environments with shifting and competing priorities with an ability to handle and prioritize varied workloads under pressure.
• Knowledge of and experience working with archival, metadata, and preservation standards (e.g. Rules for Archival Description (RAD), Dublin Core, RDA, RDF, MODS, VRA Core, OAIS, XML, and others).
• Experience with archival description software and digital asset management/content management systems in academic library environments (e.g., AtoM, Drupal, Omeka, and Islandora).
• Strong understanding of technologies, best practices, and trends related to digitization, digital records and archives management, curation, and preservation.
• Knowledge of Canadian copyright, privacy, and accessibility standards and legislation.
• Effective communication skills and demonstrated experience taking the initiative to perform various duties, including project management, instruction, research assistance, and writing grant proposals.
• Experience with donor and stakeholder relation relationships, including outside of the direct university community.
• An understanding of the role of decolonization and Indigenization within an archival context.
• Strong research background in Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies would be an asset. 
  

Additional Information
   
Trent University Library and Archives invites applications from self-directed, innovative, and collaborative candidates for the position of University Archivist and Head, Special Collections. This will be a three-year limited-term appointment to commence July 1, 2022. The position is based in the Bata Library on the Peterborough Campus, and the incumbent may spend time at the Trent Durham GTA Campus in Oshawa as required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE    

Interested candidates must supply the following in one (1) single PDF attachment:

• a covering letter of interest;
• curriculum vitae, which must include a statement of your citizenship;
• the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references.

Candidates must also supply a completed Trent University Self-Identification Form, which may be submitted as a separate attachment.

Candidates should apply in confidence by email to: libraryadministration@trentu.ca

Trent University is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community. Trent regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. We encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and enrichment of our community. Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact libraryadministration@trentu.ca.

Application Webpage (URL): https://www.trentu.ca/humanresources/employment-opportunities/full-time-faculty-positions

Application Deadline: Applications must be received by no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 6, 2022.

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Archives & Special Collections Assistant
Ryerson University Archives & Special Collections Dept.

Location: Toronto, Ontario
Compensation: $25/h

Ryerson University is located in downtown Toronto and easily accessible by the city's public transit system (www.ttc.ca). Many tourist attractions, including the Eaton Centre, the CN Tower, Theatres, museum, restaurants etc. are close by and within walking distance or accessible by ttc. Information on things to do in Toronto, festivals and events, can be found on the city's website at www.toronto.ca

The Ryerson University Library is an essential part of student academic success, experiential learning, quality degree programs, and Ryerson's innovative research reputation. The Library team ensures that students have the critical thinking skills, research support, and the latest in technology tools and millions of information resources to succeed in their studies and research. The Library includes the Isaac Olowolafe Jr. Digital Media Experience Lab, devoted to innovative and emerging technologies, the cross-disciplinary research Collaboratory for faculty and graduate students, the Geospatial Map and Data Centre, and a growing Archives and Special Collections.

Ryerson University is an equal opportunity employer, strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Description and Duties  

The Archives & Special Collections Department at the Ryerson University Library and Archives is looking for a candidate for the position of Archives and Special Collections Assistant. The position will run for 16 weeks, commencing on May 11th and running until August 28th at a salary rate of $25/hour. The Archives and Special Collections department is located on the 4th floor of the Ryerson University Library, in downtown Toronto.

The successful candidate will process a new collection of architectural images and work closely with both the Curatorial Specialist and the Special Collections librarian/Archivist.

Duties will include processing, arrangement and description, background research on a collection of photographic images, and digitization and printing of exhibition prints. As much of the following as time allows will be completed:

• Basic cleaning, condition assessment, and rehousing of collection items
• Arrangement and creation of file-level descriptive records in the collection database (AtoM)
• Research and creation of authority records for creators (the photographer, architects, and designers)
• High resolution digitization, processing, and printing of select materials for exhibition
• Research and writing of didactic material for the exhibition
• Creation of a web presence related to the material and the exhibition, using programs such as OMEKA and WordPress
• Presentation about the collection to the Library and broader Ryerson community on work completed and highlights of the collection
  

The scope of the project will include one collection, a recent acquisition of photographs and negatives dating from the 1940's - 1990's. The collection contains negatives, photographs, and slides, depicting street scenes of Toronto, portraits, and a large collection of photographs of jazz musicians. The collection represents the work of one photographer.

This summer project will give a current graduate student interested in specializing in photographic collections in Libraries, Museums, and Archives hands-on experience processing, researching and cataloguing photographic images in an archival context. The student will have the opportunity to manage the processing of a collection from start to finish, including managing project workflows, maintaining intellectual organization, conducting research, with a focus on making the collection accessible to the University community and the public through online description and digitization. The position will also provide opportunities to present the candidate's research, through online , writing, and presentation.

After completion of the summer project, the Ryerson Library will provide letters of reference that accurately reflect the student's work within the Special Collections Department.

Qualifications 

• The ideal candidate is a current student in a graduate program in Film & Photography Preservation and Collections Management, Library and Information Science, Archival Science, Museums studies, or equivalent.
• A demonstrated focus on, and personal interest in the study of photographic collections, including exhibitions, and the attendant preservation and deterioration issues is required.
• An interest in, and knowledge of, the history of Toronto is preferred.
• Ability to read cursive handwriting is required.
  
• The candidate should exhibit familiarity with descriptive standards, preferably Rules for Archival Description, as well as use of classification standards and controlled vocabularies.
• Familiarity with digitization and printing hardware and software and general office software (including Google drive) is required. Previous experience with collections management database software (like AtoM) preferred.
• Candidates must have demonstrated strong research and writing skills and have the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and plan workflows carefully to complete projects in a set time.
• Candidates must submit proof of their eligibility for the Young Canada Works program prior to the interview process. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
  

Applications should be sent to Alison Skyrme, Special Collections Librarian/Interim Archivist at Ryerson University Library: askyrme@ryerson.ca, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B2K3

Candidates must submit proof of their eligibility for the Young Canada Works program prior to the interview process. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Check the Young Canada Works website to confirm your eligibility: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-graduates/heritage-organizations-students.html.  Applications should be sent to Alison Skyrme, Special Collections Librarian/Interim Archivist at Ryerson University Library: askyrme@ryerson.ca, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B2K3

Application Webpage (URL): https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Opportunity/ProjectDetails?projectId=14906&showBackToSearch=true

Application Deadline: April 18th, 2022