Information Management Specialist
BC Pension Corporation

Location: Victoria, BC
Compensation: $66,557.72 to $75,884.38 per annum

Why choose us?

There is more to Pension Corporation than you might think. We are an award-winning organization with meaningful purpose-driven work, where staff have impact and create peace of mind for those we serve. We have cultivated an outstanding community rooted in respect, where employees are inspired to have courage, take action, and be at their best every day.

Our new nine-year strategic plan, Plan 20|30: Our Future is Insight, will guide us from 2021 to 2030. To learn about our aspirations and objectives and how you can be a part of a people-focused organization that is grounded in operational excellence, visit bcpensioncorp.ca  

What we offer:

•    A variety of work options (modified workweek, on-campus work, or a hybrid of work from home/on-campus)
•    Incredible campus with collaboration spaces
•    Ongoing training and professional development opportunities and scholarship programs
•    Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits for you and your family
•    Defined benefit pension program
•    Health & wellness programs - lunchtime seminars, community activities and a comprehensive Employee & Family Assistance Program
•    Opportunities to give back to the community and support not-for-profits
•    Seasonal events and socials
•    A robust awards/recognition program
•    Discounts on BC Transit passes, travel and accommodation, cell phones and plans, and more

Description and Duties    

The opportunity

We are seeking an Information Management Specialist to join our team in VICTORIA, British Columbia, Canada.

As an Information Management Specialist, you will develop, analyze, interpret, and apply policies, standards and processes related to information management to provide service, guidance, and advice to clients. Services to clients include the development and delivery of training and awareness activities, development and implementation of record retention schedules, and IM process documentation.

The successful candidates will be responsible for conducting routine privacy incident investigations as assigned by the Team Lead. Investigations include gathering information about the incident, documenting findings, and making recommendations. This position will also coordinate the search, identification, location, and retrieval of responsive records for access requests to corporation-held records in accordance with FOIPPA and will determine if records should be released or withheld, based on review and analysis of requests.

If you are passionate about building information management awareness with clients and implementing solutions that bring business value, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications    

What do you need to succeed?

Must have

•    A degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Master of Library and Information Studies or a similar field and three years of related information management (includes records management) experience.
•    An equivalent combination of education, training and related information management (includes records management) experience may be considered.
•    Experience supervising or coaching staff.

The three years of experience must include:

•    Applying and enforcing information lifecycle management principles and techniques and data retention and information schedule requirements.
•    Managing records or information using an enterprise records and document management system (e.g. TRIM, RM8, MS SharePoint).

A minimum of one year experience must include:

•    Developing and delivering information management training materials to diverse audiences.
•    Playing a key-role in small to medium information management projects.
•    Conducting research and developing policies and standards.
•    Coordinating Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPP) or compliance and/or regulatory requests.

Nice to have

•    Certified Records Manager or Enterprise Content Management Master or Certified Information Professional are considered as assets.

Diversity & Inclusion

BC Pension Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.  

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email us at jobs@pensionsbc.ca.  

Thank you for your interest in working with us. We will let you know about your status in this competition as soon as possible. If you have questions about this opportunity, please email us at jobs@pensionsbc.ca.

How to Apply   

Apply at: https://www.bcpensioncorp.ca/careers/job-postings
Application Webpage (URL): https://www.bcpensioncorp.ca/careers/job-postings

Application Deadline: January 17, 2022

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Reference Archivist (term)
Yukon Archives

Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
Compensation: $76,874.00 - $89,135.00

Yukon Archives acquires, preserves, and provides access to Yukon's documentary heritage. Our acquisition mandate is broad, encompassing archival records from public (government) and private (non-government) sources as well as published library materials.

Description and Duties    

The Reference Archivist oversees and manages the Reference Unit (Reference, Reproduction, and Outreach) and serves as an advocate for and a liaison between the researching public and Yukon Archives.  The position develops and improves research guides and tools, and plans and promotes outreach initiatives to highlight Yukon Archives' collections.

We are looking for someone with a passion for reference services and working with the public, excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, the ability to manage conflicting priorities and take direction from multiple sources, strong organizational skills and an excellent ability to prioritize and multitask, experience conducting research, and a commitment to consistency and accuracy.

Qualifications    

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications.

Please note: Selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.  If you have the following qualifications, ensure you clearly expand upon them (for each applicable employer) in your resume using a chronological, Month/Year - Month/Year format.

•Master of Archival Studies, Master of Library and Information Science with a specialty in Archives, or related field of study;
•Experience providing reference services in an archives or library;
•Experience using database software for the management and description of collections;
•Demonstrated experience applying the theory and practice of archival science to private and government records;
•Experience developing and implementing reference and outreach programs is an asset.

How to Apply    

Resumes must be accepted through the Yukon government e-recruitment application system only.
Application Webpage (URL): https://yukongovernment.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/32898

Application Deadline:  10 January 2022

 

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Met Archives

Location: New York, NY
Compensation    $17 per hour, plus $1,500 toward housing/travel to New York City (less applicable taxes and deductions)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives collects, preserves and makes accessible for research corporate records of the Museum, and promotes an informed and enduring understanding of its institutional history.  Archives holdings date from 1870 through the early 21st century, and document the Met's art collection, past exhibitions, curatorial practice, and administration.

Description and Duties    

The summer 2022 intern will collaborate with staff archivists to preserve digital Museum records, provide reference assistance to Museum staff and non-staff scholars, and engage in historical research. A special focus of the 2022 internship will be metadata analysis and creation for digitized historical records, and transfer of digital assets into the Museum's DAM.  

Qualifications    

The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a graduate program in library/information science or archives management. In addition to developing practical work skills through this departmental placement, the intern will participate in MuSe (Museum Seminars) and interact directly with the Museum's diverse audience by conducting a gallery talk based on their area of expertise.

Additional Information: MuSe

Join a vibrant community of students at The Metropolitan Museum of Art this summer! The Museum Seminar (MuSe) Internship Program awards paid ten-week summer internships to graduate students interested in a career in the arts and fields related to the Met's many departments. The Met has over forty department areas, including Museum Archives, that host interns from a wide variety of academic backgrounds with an interest in art and museums. In addition to developing skills through special projects with Met staff, MuSe interns train to lead their own public tours in the galleries and participate in a weekly seminar series on museum practice.  

How to Apply    

The Met strongly encourages applications from students who are members of groups underrepresented in careers related to museums and the visual arts.

For more information and to apply, see here: https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/internships/undergraduate-and-graduate-students/summer

DEADLINE: January 19, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (ET).

Please note: your recommendation letters must be submitted by this application deadline. We will not accept applications or recommendations after the deadline.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status, and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Archives Intern
Jewish Museum and Archives of BC

Location: Vancouver, BC
Compensation:  $19/hour

The Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia (JMABC), administered by The Jewish Historical Society of British Columbia (JHSBC), is seeking two Archives Interns, working to process archival holdings and digitize documents of great importance. This contract position will commence December 2021 and end approximately April 2022 (approximately (20 paid work weeks, including Jewish and statutory holidays). As part of the mandate of the JMABC, the archives documents, acquires and preserves archival records, thereby safeguarding the history of the Jewish community of British Columbia. As the JMABC's work place and visitor base is largely English speaking, the language for the project is English. The Jewish Museum and Archives of BC is administered by The Jewish Historical Society of British Columbia (JHSBC) and is located in the Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture in Vancouver, BC. This project is currently expected to be a split of remote and in-person work, pending provincial health guideline changes.

Description and Duties    

This project will focus on processing and providing collection-level access to approximately two to four medium sized fonds in the JMABC holdings (to be selected by the intern and archivist to suit mutual goals), thereby building towards a goal of improving the discoverability and accessibility of the JMABC archival holdings.

Secondly, the project will also include the digitization of approximately 37.5 cm of material from Congregation Emanu-El. Located in downtown Victoria, Congregation Emanu-El was founded in 1862 as immigrants flooded the city on their way to follow the Gold Rush. Research requests for these materials are ever mounting, and having digitally accessible records available to researchers worldwide is of great importance to the JMABC in the coming years.

The Archives Interns will be responsible for processing these collections, including appraisal, arrangement, description, and the creation of finding aids, which will then be made available through the JMABC's online database, AtoM (Access to Memory). The Archives Intern will also be responsible for digitizing, including scanning and using Photoshop, archival documents, and creating item-level entries on AtoM for each document.

The archival collections that the Archives Interns may select from include personal and institutional fonds; specifically family fonds from a number of prominent philanthropists and community leaders, and volunteer groups in the performing arts sector. Upon the completion of this project finding aids will greatly enhance the public accessibility of these collections, as well as improving the internal ability to prioritize collections for digitization and exhibition. Select items from each fonds may be digitized to enhance the JMABC's AtoM digital assets.
 

Qualifications - Requirements

The ideal candidate for the Archives Intern at the JMABC will have:

• A demonstrated interest in working in an archival or heritage institution shown through previous volunteer or paid work experiences and/or an academic background in a related field such as history, anthropology, museum studies, library studies or archival studies. Preferences may be given to recent graduates of Archival Studies programs.
• Basic computer skills and will be comfortable working independently at a computer station. Any experience working with databases or digital imaging software such as Adobe Photoshop will be considered an asset.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• An enthusiastic attitude.
  

In addition to the above qualifications, all candidates must meet the following requirements dictated by the Young Canada Works program:

• Must be a recent graduate of an accredited post-secondary institution. A recent graduate is defined as an individual who has graduated from college or university within the last twenty-four months.
• Must be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada.
• Must be registered in the YCW candidate inventory.
• Must be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment.
• Must not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW.
• Must not be receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits while employed with YCW.
• Must not have previously participated in or been paid under this or any other Career Focus internship program funded under the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy.
  

Application information

This position is dependent upon receipt of funding through the Young Canada Works. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to be considered for this position.

The Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia advocates a barrier-free workplace and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

This position is rolling and will accept applications until filled.

Medical Archivist
Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)

Location: St-Jérome, Québec.
Compensation: Concomitant with experience and education as per the defined salary scale set out by UQO

Professor Eric Tchouaket is a researcher and associate professor in the department of nursing at the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) in St. Jerome, Québec. His work primarily focuses on the economic analysis of healthcare performance, safety and security. His current projects underway focus on the economic evaluation of healthcare initiatives of infection prevention and control, especially with regards to health care associated infections in Quebec hospitals and long-term care facilities.

Our team currently requires a medical records archivist to assist with a research project underway in four Quebec hospitals: two located in Montreal, one in the Laurentians and one in Outaouais. The position begins Dec 1st or as soon as the candidate is available, with a six month commitment and the possibility to extend. The job is an ideal opportunity for a newly graduated medical archivist, or may be used to fulfill a placement for medical archivists in training.

Tasks and responsibilities

Within the scope a research project, the medical archivist will be required to:

• Access medical records for the collection of information and the extraction of data;
• Use specialized medical record software to extract data from medical files;
• Undertake quantitative and qualitative analysis;
• Maintain privacy of data;
• Participate in weekly research team meetings (currently held virtually)
• Collaborate with the research team for all other tasks as required.
  

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will:

• Have or be finishing their college diploma in medical records or archivist, as recognized by the Association des gestionnaires de l'information de la santé du Québec (AGISQ) or the College of Medical Archivists of Canada (CHIMA). Equivalent education or work experience in the field will be considered;
• Be proficient in French (read, write and speak), knowledge of English is considered an asset;
• Be able to travel to hospitals where the research is taking place;
• Have the ability to work independently but also collaboratively.
  

Other: The applicant must be eligible to work in Canada

Start Date: December 01, 2021 ( or as soon as the candidate is available)

Commitment: 14-21 hours per week (negotiable)

Salary: Concomitant with experience and education as per the defined research professional salary scale set out by UQO

To apply send your CV and cover letter to:

Stephanie Robins, M.Sc., research professional

stephanie.robins@uqo.ca   or

Dr. Eric Tchouaket, PhD., Associate Professor

Eric.Tchouaket@uqo.ca

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Montreal Holocaust Museum - Institutional archivist - YCW contract
Montreal Holocaust Museum

Location: Montreal, Quebec
Compensation:  20,60$ per hour

The Mission

The Montreal Holocaust Museum educates people of all ages and backgrounds about the Holocaust, while sensitising the public to the universal perils of antisemitism, racism, hate and indifference. Through its Museum, its commemorative programs and educational initiatives, the Montreal Holocaust Museum promotes respect for diversity and the sanctity of human life.

The Objectives

• To sensitise people of all ages and backgrounds to the Holocaust through commemorative events, survivor testimonies, educational programs and a museum
• To provide the tools to fight racism and promote respect and human dignity
• To present opportunities for intercultural understanding
• To promote educational programs and activities
  

The Organisation

The Montreal Holocaust Museum is a non-profit organisation and a recognised charity. The MHM is managed by a Board of Directors, which is responsible for the organisation's strategic orientations and policies. The Board and the Museum plan their actions on a tri-annual basis in order to accomplish their objectives.

Description and Duties    

Reporting directly to the head of conservation and exhibitions, the archivist will assume the main responsibility of evaluating the nature and organization of institutional archives, developing a classification plan and a conservation schedule, carrying out a pre-inventory of the archives at retain as well as identify and prune irrelevant documents.

Job specification:

• Evaluate the institutional archives and make a diagnosis of their composition, structure and condition, in particular by taking cognizance of the structuring work put in place several years ago and by observing the material in situ;
• Do research in order to document the different management methods and the tools developed for
this purpose in other institutions (archive centers, libraries, museums)
• Develop an adequate classification plan and produce a conservation schedule to be put in place within the Museum.
• Present the classification plan and conservation schedule to Museum staff to encourage good practice.
• Carry out a pre-inventory of the archives in order to estimate the volume to be preserved and to identify what needs to be pruned.
• Carry out pruning (search for service providers, rental of equipment and organization of the pruning itself)
• Contribute to the smooth running of the Museum as needed, particularly in the day-to-day work at the Collections Center.

Qualifications required:

• University degree in archival science
• Bilingual, with excellent oral and written communication skills in both languages
• Knowledge of archives management
• Mastery of the Office suite
• Autonomy, rigor and attention to detail and autonomy
• Responsible organizational skills and initiative

Additional Information:  Please note that this is a 4 months full time contract. The hourly wage is $ 20.60.Applicants must be eligible for the requirements of the Young Canada Works - Building Careers in Heritage program:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding a temporary work visa or waiting for permanent status are not eligible);
  
• Be legally authorized to work in Canada;
• Be between 16 and 30 years old at the start of employment;
• Be ready to commit for the entire duration of the work assignment;
• Not have any other full-time job (more than 30 hours per week) while employed under the program; Be a college or university graduate who is unemployed or underemployed, that is, not having a full-time job;
• Be a recent graduate who obtained his college or university diploma within the last 24 months at the start of his employment;
• Not receiving Employment Insurance benefits while working for the program;
• Never have participated in this or any other Career Focus internship program funded under the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy or have never been paid under this or any other program.

How to Apply: Please send your CV and cover letter before November 15, 2021 to info@museeholocauste.ca with the subject line "Young Canada Works - Conservation Assistant". Only candidates who have obtained an
interview will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in the Montreal Holocaust Museum.

Please Note: The Montreal Holocaust Museum encourages people who identify with discriminated groups to apply.

Application Deadline: 2021, November, 25.

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Chief of Section in the Records and Archives Management Section (RAMS)
World Trade Organization (WTO)

Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Compensation: CHF 113 639 per annum

The World Trade Organization (WTO) provides a forum for negotiating agreements aimed at reducing obstacles to international trade and ensuring a level playing field for all, thus contributing to economic growth and development. The WTO also provides a legal and institutional framework for the implementation and monitoring of these agreements, as well as for settling disputes arising from their interpretation and application.

The Knowledge and Information Management, Academic Outreach and WTO Chairs Programme Division (KMD) develops and coordinates WTO knowledge and information management policies and is responsible for academic outreach activities with universities and the WTO Chairs Programme.

The Records and Archives Management Section (RAMS) is in charge of the custody and control of WTO Secretariat records and informational assets, in both paper and electronic formats, by leading their management, access, retention, storage, preservation and disposition, with the purpose of protecting them as evidences of actions and of ensuring accountability to present and future users as well as preserving and enhancing WTO institutional memory.

Description and Duties    

The recruitment policy of the WTO is to seek to attract and retain staff members offering the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and diversity.

The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill the position of Chief of Section in the Records and Archives Management Section (RAMS) of the Knowledge and Information Management, Academic Outreach and WTO Chairs Programme Division (KMD).

The selected candidate will receive a two-year Fixed-Term appointment.   Given that the incumbent is on a special leave without pay, further contract extensions will depend on the performance of the selected candidate as well as on the continued availability of the post in the light of organizational needs.

General Functions

Under the supervision of the Director, the incumbent will have the primary responsibility for supervising and managing the RAMS. In addition, the incumbent will participate in decision-making, planning and the development of strategies relative to the management, sharing and exchanging of knowledge and information resources. The incumbent will perform the following functions:

1. Lead, plan and manage the work of the RAMS to ensure high quality services are delivered in an effective, efficient and timely manner. Ensure skills of staff are continuously developed through training or coaching. Manage a team of 5 staff members and interns and budgetary resources allocated to the section.
2. Establish and implement strategies, guidelines and procedures to collect, assess, organize, share and preserve the WTO's information assets in all forms (paper, image, audio, video, electronic record, etc.). This may include ensuring conservation of information resources and implementing a disaster recovery plan for the informational assets.
3. Improve business processes by deploying the WTO electronic document and records management system (EDRMS), while integrating records management best practices, systems and technology.
4. Ensure that the WTO's records and archives management-related policies (disclosure policy, user service policy, digital preservation, etc.) in the field of information management remain aligned with the WTO business needs.
5. Assist in the systematic archival treatment of GATT and WTO fonds (conditioning of historical archives for long-term preservation, their description, digitization) performed by an Information Management Specialist and interns with the view of creating finding aids.
6. Assist in determining and applying international standards in records and archives management, including authority files, taxonomies, thesauri, value lists, finding aids, classification plans and retention policies to harmonize information.
7. Be one of the leaders at the WTO to promote knowledge and information management by developing procedures, training programmes, and information campaigns on knowledge management, including the design and preparation of customized presentations and messages, as well as collaborating with other divisional staff in the dissemination and preservation of information and knowledge resources.
8. Respond to requests from WTO staff, Members, organizations and individuals outside the WTO and represent the WTO on missions and at meetings.
   

Qualifications    

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in information science, knowledge management, archival science, records management or related field. Alternatively, a basic university degree plus a qualification in this field recognized by a professional body that is equivalent to an advanced university degree.

Knowledge and Skills:

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Capacity to think strategically and develop plans to promote knowledge and information management and bring value to the assets available.
• Knowledge of indexing, analysing and describing archive materials and records according to internationally recognized standards.
• Ability to think out of the box and stimulate continuous process improvement.
• Demonstrated experience of state-of-the art electronic records management tools. Familiarity with EDRMS would be an asset.
• Ability to draft accurately concisely and clearly in English.

Behavioural skills:

• Proven ability to supervise a group of people in their day-to-day work, to manage, motivate and lead a service.
• Capability to communicate complex abstract ideas to an audience of informed people and understand ideas when communicated by others.
• Capability to present technical facts to non-specialised audiences.
• Capability to persuade others to a point of view using facts.
• Capability to initiate and build relationships with a variety of people both inside and outside the organization.
• Capability to work in a team where supporting and gaining the support of others is important to achieving her/his objectives.
  

Work Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience , including at least 3 years of supervisory responsibilities.

Languages:

Excellent command of English, both oral and written (at a level corresponding or equivalent to a minimum of C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)) and a good working knowledge of French (minimum B2 level according to the CEFR). Knowledge of Spanish would be an asset.

Shortlisted candidates will be assessed on their language skills as part of the selection process.

For retained candidates, written tests and panel interviews are foreseen shortly after the closure of the vacancy notice.

Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.

The recruitment process will be undertaken as per Administrative Memorandum No. 976 (OFFICE(16)/15) on Staff Promotions and external recruitment through Vacancy Notices.

For non-entry level positions, the position may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all the required qualifications.

The WTO may use various communication technologies such as video or teleconference for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. The recruitment process may also involve the use of various forms of testing, assessment centres, interviews and reference checks.

• Applicants may be required to sit a written examination.
• Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
• Candidates not selected whose performance in the selection process nevertheless shows them to be suitable for a similar position may be kept on a roster for up to 24 months, and may subsequently be called upon as and when the need arises for additional resources.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the closing date - Geneva (Switzerland) time - stated in the vacancy announcement.

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The WTO is a non-smoking environment.

Please submit your application through the electronic WTO recruitment site.
https://wto.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/CWR/Chief-of-Section_JR100086-1

Application Deadline: 15 December 2021

Supervisor, Information Management /superviseur(e), Gestion de l'information

Canadian Museum of History/ Musée canadien de l'histoire

Location: 100, rue Laurier, Gatineau (Québec)
Compensation:  ($70,353 $ to $93,442) /(70 353 $ à 93 442 $)

Come and join the ranks of an exceptional team of employees who help ensure the success of two of Canada's most prestigious and visited museums. Internationally renowned, the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum offer a broad range of stimulating positions that can contribute to your personal fulfilment and professional development. Management and staff work together to promote a healthy and positive work climate that stimulates creativity, productivity, team spirit, efficiency, quality of client services and a sense of responsibility for the success of the Corporation.

You will be delighted by the incomparable architecture of our two museums, which are located on beautiful sites on the banks of the Ottawa River, with a proximity to nature, close to bicycle paths, and within minutes to downtown Gatineau and Ottawa. The Canadian Museum of History is an employer of choice able to fulfil your needs. It can offer you a promising future and an exciting career where your skills, your creativity and your leadership will be valued!

To be an employee of the Museum is to:

•    Have the privilege of working for a Crown Corporation, and an internationally renowned institution, located on one of the most beautiful sites in the National Capital Region;
•    Advance your career within an inclusive, dynamic and stimulating work environment;
•    Work with an exceptional team of professionals who value your contribution, expertise, diverse opinions and continuous improvement;
•    Obtain a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

Venez joindre les rangs d'une équipe exceptionnelle d'employé(e)s qui contribuent au succès de deux des musées les plus prestigieux et fréquentés au Canada. De renommée internationale, le Musée canadien de l'histoire (MCH) et le Musée canadien de la guerre (MCG) offrent une gamme diversifiée d'emplois stimulants pouvant contribuer à votre épanouissement et votre évolution professionnelle. Gestionnaires et employé(e)s travaillent conjointement afin de favoriser un climat de travail sain et positif qui stimule la créativité, la productivité, l'esprit d'équipe, l'efficacité, la qualité du service à la clientèle et la responsabilité à l'égard du succès de la Société.
Vous serez charmé par l'architecture incomparable de nos musées qui sont situés aux abords de la rivière des Outaouais sur des sites enchanteurs, à proximité de la nature et des pistes cyclables, tout en étant prêt du centre ville de Gatineau et d'Ottawa. Le Musée canadien de l'histoire est un employeur de choix, en mesure de répondre à vos besoins. Vous y trouverez un avenir prometteur et une carrière passionnante où vos compétences, votre créativité et votre leadership seront mis à contribution!


Être un employé au Musée, signifie :

•    Avoir le privilège de travailler pour une Société d'État et une institution de renommée internationale, située sur l'un des plus beaux sites de la région de la capitale nationale ;
•    Faire progresser sa carrière au sein d'un milieu de travail inclusif, dynamique et stimulant ;
•    Travailler avec une équipe de professionnels exceptionnelle qui valorise votre contribution, votre expertise, la diversité d'opinions et l'amélioration continue ;
•    Bénéficier d'une rémunération et d'une gamme d'avantages sociaux très compétitifs.

Description and Duties: Nous sommes à la recherche d'un(e) superviseur(e), Gestion de l'information

En tant que superviseur(e), Gestion de l'information, vous êtes responsable de la supervision quotidienne des activités et du personnel de cette section; de la gestion et du fonctionnement efficace des programmes, projets et services de gestion de l'information et des documents corporatifs et vous vous assurez que le tout soit conforme aux meilleures pratiques en la matière ainsi qu'aux lois et règlements; vous veillez au processus de documentation des artefacts du Musée et leur numérisation, de même que la préservation numérique; vous veillez au maintien des systèmes de gestion de l'information; et vous représentez et promouvez les besoins et perspectives de la gestion de l'information et des documents corporatifs au sein du Musée, afin de mettre en œuvre des solutions et favoriser la collaboration et l'adhésion.


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We are looking for a Supervisor, Information Management


As a Supervisor, Information Management, you are responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the activities and staff of the section; overseeing the management and effective operation of the corporate records and information management programs, projects and services and for ensuring compliance with best practices and rules and regulations; overseeing the process of documentation and digitization of the Museum's artifacts and digital preservation; maintaining the information management systems; and representing and promoting the needs and perspectives of corporate information and records management within the Museum, in order to implement solutions and foster collaboration and buy-in.


What we are looking for:

•    Ability to communicate the vision of the section within the Museum and align work plans and objectives to achieve this vision;
•    Ability to lead and promote commitment and productivity within a team;
•    Ability to develop staff, provide mentoring and provide feedback;
•    Initiative, proactivity and oriented towards the continuous improvement;
•    Ability to establish good working relationships and demonstrate collaboration with other sections and divisions.

Relevant and progressive experience in:

•    Supervising a team, programs and activities in the areas of information management and/or libraries/archives and/or corporate records management;
•    Managing, planning, organizing and evaluating priority tasks in a project and deadline driven environment;
•    Drafting and managing procedures and/or external service contracts;
•    Providing professional advice on information management and/or library/archival and/or corporate records;
•    Configuration and maintenance of information management systems (an asset).

Knowledge of:

•    Procedures, practices and standards for documentation, corporate records and information management, specifically archives, artifact collections, corporate records management, digitization, digital preservation and libraries;
•    Official privacy laws and standards, access to information, copyright, ADP/MIDA, and others related to information management;
•    Evaluation and monitoring of costs associated with the implementation of corporate records and/or information management services;
•    Computerized tools and systems for the management and documentation of archives, artifact collections, corporate records management, digital collections management and libraries;
•    Knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques;
•    Standards and good practices related to occupational health and safety;
•    Assets: Of material culture, anthropology, ethnology, archaeology, history, museology and information technology and Aboriginal relations; and understanding of consultation practices and sensitivities/priorities of target groups (Aboriginal, minorities, etc.).

Education: Degree in Information Science or Library Science or an acceptable combination of education and experience.

Working Environment (Occasional):

•    Working at heights (safe use of ladders);
•    Lifting of objects up to 15 kg such as archive boxes or audio-visual documents;
•    Cold storage with fire suppression systems;
•    Use of WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System).

Conditions of employment:

•    Fully vaccinated for COVID 19 unless being accommodated based on medical reasons or on grounds recognized by the Canadian Humans Rights Act;
•    Security Clearance: Enhanced Reliability;
•    Language: CBC We encourage all candidates to submit their application, regardless of whether they believe they meet the linguistic requirements of the position. Qualified candidates will be sent for linguistic validation.

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Ce que nous cherchons :

•    Capacité à communiquer la vision de la section et obtenir les appuis requis au sein du Musée pour la réaliser et à harmoniser les plans de travail et les objectifs pour réaliser cette vision ;
•    Capacité à diriger et à promouvoir l'engagement et la productivité au sein d'une équipe ;
•    Facilité à développer du personnel, à offrir du mentorat et à fournir de la rétroaction ;
•    Initiative, proactivité et orienté vers l'amélioration continue ;
•    Facilité à établir de bonnes relations de travail et à faire preuve de collaboration avec les autres sections et divisions.

Vous avez de l'expérience pertinente et progressive :

•    En supervision d'une équipe, des programmes et activités dans les domaines de la gestion de l'information et/ou des bibliothèques /archives et/ou des documents corporatifs;
•    En gestion, planification, organisation et évaluation des tâches prioritaires dans un environnement axé sur les projets et sur les échéanciers;
•    En rédaction et gestion de procédures et/ou de contrats de services externes;
•    À fournir des conseils professionnels en matière de gestion de l'information et/ou des bibliothèques/archives et/ou des documents corporatifs;
•    En configuration et maintien de systèmes de gestion de l'information (un atout).

Vous avez des connaissances approfondies :

•    Des procédures, pratiques et normes de la gestion de l'information et des documents corporatifs, plus particulièrement des archives, collections d'artefacts, gestion des documents corporatifs, numérisation, préservation numérique et bibliothèques ;
•    Des lois et normes officielles liées à la protection des renseignements personnels, l'accès à l'information, le droit d'auteur, l'ADP/MIDA, et autres liés à la gestion de l'information ;
•    En évaluation et suivi des coûts associés à la mise en œuvre de services de gestion de l'information et/ou des documents corporatifs ;
•    Des outils et systèmes informatisés pour la gestion et la documentation des archives, collections d'artefacts, gestion des documents corporatifs, gestion des collections numériques et leur préservation et les bibliothèques;
•    Des normes et bonnes pratiques en lien avec la santé et sécurité au travail ;
•    Atouts : Connaissances dans les domaines de la culture matérielle, de l'anthropologie, de l'ethnologie, de l'archéologie, de l'histoire, de la muséologie et l'informatique documentaire, des méthodologies et techniques de gestion de projet, des relations avec les Autochtones; et compréhension des modes de consultation et des sensibilités/priorités de groupes cibles (autochtones, minorités, etc.)

Études : Diplôme en sciences de l'information ou en bibliothéconomie ou toute autre combinaison acceptable d'études et d'expérience.

Environnement de travail (occasionnel) :

•    Travailler en hauteur (utilisation sécuritaire des échelles) ;
•    Soulever des objets jusqu'à 15KG tels que des boîtes d'archives ou de documents audiovisuels ;
•    Espaces d'entreposage réfrigérés et dotés de système de suppression d'incendie ;
•    Utilisation du SIMDUT (Système d'information sur les matières dangereuses utilisées au travail).

Conditions d'emploi :

•    Être entièrement vacciné contre la COVID-19, à moins que des mesures d'adaptation ne soient prises en raison d'une contre-indication médicale ou d'un motif de discrimination illicite tel que défini dans la Loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne ;
•    Autorisation de sécurité : Vérification de fiabilité approfondie
•    Langue : CBC Nous encourageons tous les candidats à présenter leur candidature, qu'ils croient répondre ou non aux exigences linguistiques du poste. Les candidats qualifiés seront envoyés en évaluation linguistique.
Additional Information    Status: Permanent Full-Time Position (# 9503)


Open to: Museum employees, external candidates and/or candidates from our inventory. Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.


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Statut : Poste permanent temps plein (# 9503)

Ouvert aux : Employés du Musée, candidats externes et candidats de notre inventaire. La priorité sera accordée aux citoyens canadiens et aux résidents permanents.


How to Apply:    Visit www.historymuseum.ca/jobs.

Apply no later than December 12, 2021, at 11:59 p.m.

We thank all candidates for showing interest; however, only retained candidates will be contacted.

The Canadian Museum of History is committed to the principles of employment equity and to achieving a workforce that is representative of the Canadian population. We strongly encourage candidates to self-identify if they are an Aboriginal Person, a member of a visible minority group, a person with a disability or a woman.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environments. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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Postulez maintenant au www.museedelhistoire.ca/emplois.

Vous avez jusqu'au 12 décembre 2021 à 23 h 59 pour présenter votre candidature.

Nous remercions tous les candidats de leur intérêt envers le Musée; toutefois, nous ne communiquerons qu'avec les candidats retenus.

Le Musée canadien de l'histoire souscrit au principe d'équité en matière d'emploi. Nous nous efforçons d'avoir une main-d'œuvre qui reflète la population canadienne. Nous encourageons fortement les candidats à déclarer volontairement leur appartenance à un ou à plusieurs des groupes désignés : peuples autochtones, groupes de minorités visibles, personnes handicapées ou femmes.

Nous nous engageons à instaurer des processus de recrutement et un milieu de travail inclusifs et exempts d'obstacles. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d'adaptation dans le cadre du processus d'embauche, veuillez communiquer avec nous à l'avance afin de nous faire part de vos besoins. Les renseignements reçus concernant les mesures d'adaptation seront traités confidentiellement.

Application Webpage (URL): https://tre.tbe.taleo.net/tre01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CMCC&cws=54&rid=994

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Application Deadline:   December 12 2021 / 12 décembre 2021

Archivist
Western University

Location: London, ON
Compensation:  not applicable

Western Libraries, one of Canada's leading research libraries, is a member of the Ontario Council of University Libraries, the Canadian Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Canadian Research Knowledge Network, and the Archives Association of Ontario. Recognized for the quality of its staff, the access and services provided, and its outstanding collections (eleven million items in print and digital formats), Western Libraries supports the University's mission to create, disseminate, and apply knowledge for the benefit of society through excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship.

Role Description

Western Libraries seeks an innovative, enthusiastic, service-oriented individual for the position of Archivist in Archives and Special Collections (ASC). This appointment, which will be filled as a Probationary or Continuing Appointment depending on the experience of the successful candidate, is available beginning on or about January 1, 2022, and will be filled at a rank and salary commensurate with the successful candidate's   experience. Reporting to the Head, Archives and Special Collections, and working as a member of the Archives and Special Collections Team, the Archivist will be responsible for providing the full range of archival services to Western Libraries users. The Archivist will also support the ongoing development and implementation of the Team's strategies, policies and procedures in collections management and public service, and, as appropriate, participate in specific projects and initiatives, such as those designed to improve access or support digital preservation.

The Archivist will be primarily responsible for acquisition and appraisal, arrangement and description, preservation, reference services, and research support, and instruction associated with assigned fonds and collections. The Archivist will assess and selectively build archival holdings, supporting both existing areas of strength and new and developing areas of research and graduate study. The Archivist will also help increase access to archival holdings through improved physical and intellectual control, arrangement and description, and setting priorities for digitization. The Archivist will support faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students, visiting academics, and members of the general community conducting research using archival sources. This support will be accomplished through reference service, advanced research consultation, and formal and informal instruction.

Qualifications - Required:

•    Master's degree in Archival Studies, or a Master's degree with an archival studies specialization, or a Master's degree combined with relevant experience as an Archivist with a minimum of two years of professional experience preferably in an academic archives setting.
•    experience with various types of fonds and collections including those originating with large    organizations or institutions
•    experience with acquisition and appraisal of archives through analysis or implementation of retention schedules or other means of internal transfer, and/or donor negotiation processes;
•    experience with arrangement and description of personal and/or organizational records in accordance with the  Rules for Archival Description (RAD);
•    experience with provision of reference and research services; instruction on the use of archival resources;
•    practical experience in applying preservation best practices to archives and special collections;
•    experience with use of archives management software;
•    initiative and outstanding communication, presentation, instruction and interpersonal skills;
•    excellent critical thinking and analytical skills;
•    resourcefulness, innovation, and flexibility;
•    ability to function effectively independently and as a team member;
•    ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities; and
•    ability to work collaboratively and collegially with Archivist and Librarian colleagues and other staff  within Archives and Special Collections and Western Libraries as a whole.
•    Ability to apply the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Preferred:

•    advanced knowledge of preservation principles and practices;
•    experience with web archiving (e.g., Archive-It) software; and
•    experience in business fonds and collections.

Environment

The Archives and Special Collections Team is committed to acquiring, preserving and providing access to select rare and unique special collections and archives, in all media formats, in order to support the teaching and research missions of the University. It also supports the operations of the University by ensuring that University records of enduring value are preserved. While the primary focus is on facilitating advanced research by graduate students, faculty members, and external scholars, as well as documenting the history of the University, it also engages with and welcomes use of the rare and unique holdings by members of the broader heritage community.

The Archives and Special Collections Team includes everyone directly involved in providing services or developing and maintaining archives, rare books, maps, and other types of special collections, as well as supporting digitization, digital preservation, and University records management. 

Archivists at Western are Members of the Librarians and Archivists Bargaining Unit represented by The University of Western Ontario Faculty Association. The Librarians and Archivists Collective Agreement governs terms and conditions of employment. Librarians and Archivists have academic status and their responsibilities are a combination of professional practice, academic activity, and service (all as defined in the Collective Agreement). Western offers a comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to extended health, dental, vision and pension.

Applicants are required to submit a covering letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references, by December 15, 11:59 PM (EDT) to: Office of the Vice-Provost & Chief Librarian Western University

Email: libarc@uwo.ca

Only applications received by email will be considered.

Please submit your application package as a single electronic file (MS Word or pdf).

Please quote in the subject line reference #: ARCHLIB01_2021

Please ensure that the form available at: http://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/pdf/full-time-application-lib-archs.pdf is completed and included in your application submission.

Business Address:  Western University, 1151 Richmond Street N., London, ON N6A 5B8

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact libarc@uwo.ca

Learn more about Western University: https://www.uwo.ca/
Learn more about Western Libraries: https://www.lib.uwo.ca/
Learn more about the Librarians and Archivists Collective Agreement : https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/pdf/collective_agreements/2019-23_LACollectiveAgreement_FINAL06052020.pdf
Learn more about the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association: https://www.uwofa.ca/
Learn more about Archives and Special Collections: https://www.lib.uwo.ca/archives/index.html

Application Deadline: December 15, 2021

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Associate Archivist
Procom

Location: Montreal , Quebec
Compensation: 23-24.5$ per hour

We want to work with you

We recognize that you have choices when it comes to choosing the right partner to help your organization and we respect that.

At Procom, our mission is to be the best at helping companies hire great people and helping people find great jobs.

Description and Duties    

•    Accessioning and cataloging historical and born digital collections.
•    Helping to facilitate the transfer of records and artefacts to the department
•    Performing basic preservation activities to safeguard the material
•    Cataloging all records and artefacts using inhouse standards
•    Digitizing collections for accessibility
•    Managing access and copyright information for records Assist in responding to research requests
•    Perform research activities collection using the database to respond to internal and external research requests
•    Responsible to work with the client's (bank) Communication Group with special needs or requests (speech writing, visual presentation, articles in @work...) to ensure facts are accurate and provide visual aids.
•    Digitize applicable records/images to respond to request

Assist in special heritage projects including but not limited to:

•    Assist with the implementation of Digital Records Management
•    Help facilitate heritage displays across Bank's global real estate
•    Help facilitate the transfer of collections across sites
•    Assist with special projects relating to the promotion of the heritage and Archives. Promote the history of the bank's financial Group.
•    Provide heritage tours in English and French

• Assist with the maintenance of the Bank's Museum (maintenance, exhibits) to ensure that the Bank's history and involvement in Canada's history is presented in an informative/entertaining manner. The museum has over 30M visitors per year

Qualifications    

•    Master's Degree in Archival Sciences or Library & Information Sciences or equivalent work with 2+ years of experience
•    Training in archival management and techniques of preservation
•    Knowledge of emerging trends in archival processing, access & management
•    Knowledge of trends in digital archival management
•    Knowledge of specialized Archival software, hardware and desktop software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
•    Bilingual in French & English Skills
•    Strong communication, inter-personal and influence skills
•     Strong organizational/time management skills
•    Experience with identification & management of confidential and other sensitive documents
•    Excellent relationship skills
•    Project management skills
•    Archival skills in preservation & handling of delicate materials to industry standards.


How to Apply:  Please send/route all applications to yohaan.bhagwagar@procom.ca

Application Webpage (URL): https://archivists.ca/Submit-Job-Postings

Application Deadline: 12/11/2021