Executive Director
South Peace Regional Archives

Location: Grande Prairie
Compensation: $45,000 - $60,000

The South Peace Regional Archives is a non-profit organization dedicated to gathering, preserving, and sharing the historical records within the region, both now and in the future. These records reflect the personal, cultural, social, economic, and political life of the South Peace River Country of Alberta and are in all formats and media, including textual records, maps, plans, drawings, photographs, film and sound recordings. We add value to people's lives by increasing their understanding and appreciation of the past.

Description and Duties   

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors of the South Peace Regional Archives Society, and works with Archives staff and volunteers to help the organization achieve its purpose and financial objectives. The position acts as a "face of the Archives" while also managing the day-to-day operations of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

The position requires a wide range of duties including, but not limited to:

•    Report to the South Peace Regional Archives Society Board and its committees, assisting with the development of their strategic plan, and ensuring its successful implementation
•    Work with municipal funding partners, granting agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure that their objects in supporting the archives are met
•    Act as the "face of the archives," representing the organization in all external communications
•    Manage a work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse team of 3-5 staff and 10-20 volunteers to meet the Archives' objectives
•    Oversee all financial administration and annual operating budget, including completing applications for operational municipal funding and project-based grants

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

An ideal candidate for this position would clearly demonstrate:

•    Post secondary education in a related field such as Archival Studies, Library Science, History or other relevant discipline. Additional education in business administration would be an asset
•    Strong administrative skills including budgeting, bookkeeping, office systems, and contracts; for example, Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point and Access)
•    Experience in the financial and administrative management of a heritage or non-profit organization is a strong asset, but not required.
•    Proven ability to build and maintain working relationships with community partners, heritage organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
•    Excellent communication and marketing skills, with experience in public speaking, grant writing and reporting, social media, and/or professional networking
•    Supervisory and interpersonal skills to motivate staff, volunteers, and members of the public.
•    Good conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
•    Awareness of the history of Canada, Alberta and the Peace Country, and the political climate and social context in which historical records were created.
•    A working knowledge of the major developments, trends, and challenges of the heritage sector.
•    A strong aptitude for independent decision making and acting with initiative.

In addition to these qualifications, the successful candidate must:

•    Have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
•    Be willing and able work some flex time, including evenings and weekends, as required.
•    Be willing and able travel for events, meetings, and training.
•    Be able to lift 40lbs/18kg (ex. archival boxes) on a regular basis
•    Be legally eligible to work in Canada.

The South Peace Regional Archives is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, new Canadians, and others who may contribute to the diversity of our organization.
 
Application information

Interested candidates must apply (resume and cover letter) no later than 13 August 2021 to be considered for the position. SPRA thanks all candidates for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The anticipated start date for this position is 30 August 2021.
Application Webpage (URL):  www.SouthPeaceArchives.org/Careers

Application Deadline: 13 August 2021

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Reference Assistants (Young Canada Works)
Archive of the Jesuits in Canada

Location: Montreal, Quebec
Compensation: $15.00/hour (28 hours per week; 16 week project)

The Archive of the Jesuits in Canada (AJC) is the official repository of the records of the Jesuit presence in Canada, and holds extensive historical archival records documenting Jesuit activities in this country. The AJC also holds the personal archival fonds of Canadian Jesuits and the institutional archives of Jesuit-led projects or organizations.

Description and Duties    

The Archive of the Jesuits in Canada (AJC) is seeking students who wish to gain experience in the heritage sector for two (2) positions as Reference Assistant under the Young Canada Works program, Student Summer Jobs.

The Reference Assistant will be dealing with inquiries from different types of researchers and conducting preliminary research on such topics as Jesuit history, history of encounters between missionaries and Indigenous peoples, Canadian and Quebecois Catholic history, and genealogy.

Duties will include:

•    Reception and orientation for researchers;
•    Registration of inquiries;
•    Reference room supervision;
•    Retrieval and shelving of documents;
•    Catalogue searches;
•    Development of research strategies.

Qualifications    

•    Candidates must be eligible for the Young Canada Works program.
•    Candidates will preferably be students presently enrolled in university archival or information studies with some knowledge of archival principles and theory. Students in History, Public History, or Canadian Studies, with a demonstrated interest in archives or collections management, will also be considered.
•    Candidates must be fully aware of care and handling of archival materials: patience, attention to detail and accuracy, as well as clear penmanship, are essential.
•    As the working environment is bilingual, the candidate must ideally be fluent in French and English. The candidate will have excellent reading and good writing and communication skills in at least one of the two languages.
•    An ability to lift 25 lb. boxes is required.

These are 16-week positions. The candidates would be working four days per week, with flexibility concerning start dates, end dates and part-time employment. The candidates will begin in the summer, with the latest end date being December 15th, 2021.

Candidates from the Government of Canada's job equity groups are encouraged to apply.

Application information

Please submit applications through the Young Canada Works website.
For more information about the position, please contact:
Catherine Barnwell, Archivist, The Archive of the Jesuits in Canada
CANArchives@jesuites.org

Application Webpage (URL):  https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Opportunity/ProjectDetails?projectId=13306

Application Deadline: July 24th 2021, or until the positions have been filled.

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Archivist
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Location: Banff, Alberta
Compensation: $53,683 and $59,631 annually

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity exists for the advancement of creative potential that enriches our world. We bring together artists, leaders, and communities to create, collaborate, share, envision, learn, and be inspired.

As a centre for arts, leadership, and convening, we advance creative development and thought leadership across artistic disciplines, leadership in many fields, mountain culture, and the environment. Founded in 1933, what started as a single course in drama has grown to become a global organization which inspires creative leaders - artists, cultural, business, and community - to conceive powerful ideas and create new work that can be shared with and improve our world. We invite everyone to experience the power of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, and particularly our home on Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain - artists, leaders, and thinkers - to envision and to create, and to unleash their creative potential.

Description and Duties: Archives and Records Management

• Maintain a professional knowledge of documents-based records management and archives management
• Implement systems and oversee the inventory, processing and description of Banff Centre institutional records including providing guidance and recommendations to originating departments concerning digital asset management and access and disposal and destruction of records
• Coordinate digital preservation activities to ensure enduring access to digital assets over time including digitizing analog holdings, processing born-digital collections, and managing digitized collections
• Diagnose and implement appropriate conservation and preservation measures for physical and digital records

Safety of Archival Collections and Holdings

• Plan and manage the access to and safety of three on-site archival storage places
• Ensure the protection of institutional assets by putting archival safe guards in place that reflect best practice
• Develop and implement an up-to-date disaster plan for use in both the Archives and Library.  Review and update every two years
  

Rights Management

• Exercise professional judgement to interpret and apply FOIP and copyright legislation to the release, retention, acceptance, and disposal of archival materials and collections
• Respond to copyright information requests from faculty and staff and provide guidance on copyright licenses in the context of a variety of formats including digital copying and public performance rights
• Support the Manager with managing the institution's copyright policy and fair dealing guidelines and suggest and implement best copyright practices
  

Relationship Building

• Maintain positive and cooperative relationships with all departments to ensure that Banff Centre records are maintained with integrity
• Where appropriate, serve on internal committees and working groups, and represent the Banff Centre Archives through active participation in local, provincial, and national professional organizations
• Liaise with provincial and national organizations concerned with records and archival matters
•  Establish and sustain positive relationships with external archival donors and alumni to encourage donations of collections with enduring institutional and research value to Banff Centre Library and Archives
  

Research

• Facilitate and provide reference and research support and access to archival collections for internal and external clients
  

Leadership

• Direct the work of the Archives Assistant II and any part-time, contract, or temporary archive staff
• Mentor practicum participants, ensuring that the objectives of their learning agreements are met over the duration of their term
  

Fundraising

• In consultation with the Manager, Library & Archives pursue funding by identifying and submitting grant proposals for archives projects
  

Budget

• Assist the Manager to develop an annual budget.  Assist in monitoring and provide input on maintaining the department annual budget to best meet the Department's objectives
  

Advocacy

• Be an advocate for the Archives and the Banff Centre and seek out opportunities to acquire appropriate archival materials or work with other similar archival institutions
  Plan, select materials, and coordinate displays and presentations highlighting archival materials and Banff Centre history
  Coordinate outreach initiatives to educate Banff Centre staff on the purpose and functions of the archives
  In consultation with the Manager, develop a long-term strategy for the Archives which complements and meets Banff Centre's strategic plan
  

Qualifications    

• Master's degree from an accredited program in archival, library, or information studies
• 5 years' of relevant archives work experience within a larger institution or post-secondary environment
• Experience in a mentorship role with junior staff or interns
• Experience in developing and implementing digitization and digital preservation projects
• Possess knowledge of methodologies, including digital imaging and recording technologies, for creating reproductions of primary source materials
• Working experience with structured data, digital object standards, and metadata formats and standards
• Demonstrable knowledge of archival principles and techniques including: RAD (Rules for Archival Description)
• Familiarity with relevant copyright legislation applicable to archival materials and collections
• Familiarity with Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP)
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills with the ability to relate to and encourage a wide range of users
• Ability to carry out independent research and to help users access materials
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Competent in administrative procedures and project management skills
• Forward-thinking with an ability to anticipate and respond to changing access and preservation needs in the archives environment
  

Application information
Please apply online.
Application Webpage (URL): https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=BANFFCENTRE&cws=39&rid=4155

Application Deadline: 11:59pm MST July 28, 2021

Assistant Manager, Information Services
 Vancouver Public Library

Location: 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver BC
Compensation:  $37.97 - $44.83 per hour

The Vancouver Public Library (VPL) is the third largest public library system in Canada, with 800 staff members offering services at 21 branches across the city. VPL values a diverse workforce which represents the vibrant community we so proudly service. Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding workplace.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Information Services Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the Adult Collections portfolio within Information Services and daily operations of Information Services and the Special Collections Department.

The incumbent has a thorough knowledge of the practices and principles of managing public library collections, including: special collections; archival records; digital records; and physical records. They have experience in preservation of local heritage resources. They bring their positive energy to overall patron experience through supervision, organization, and administration of Information Services in the library and the Special Collections Department. The incumbent will manage the Central Library Adult collections to ensure that they are accessible and meet our community's diverse and changing needs.

The incumbent is responsible for leading and implementing the Library's strategic goals and priorities in the unit and the community. They provide leadership to staff in contributing to the success of the Library as a whole and leading the team to patron service excellence. They demonstrate and set expectations for the performance of staff that adhere to the Library's policies and procedures in accordance with the Library's vision, mission and values.

The incumbent is part of the leadership team for Information Services, a department where public service is central to all operations, and works collaboratively within the team to ensure that VPL service priorities are met and delivered in a manner that supports a society that respects diversity and fosters social inclusion. Vancouver Public Library works to create services that diverse communities identify as respectful, inclusive, and accessible.

Assistant Managers in Information Services will, under the direction of the Manager, work together to support each other, create a supportive team atmosphere, and proactively ensure a service delivery model that maximizes staff effort and is responsive to public needs. This includes ensuring that our patron's information, entertainment, and leisure needs are met at the point of need and in non-traditional ways. The Assistant Managers work together on building a stronger presence in the community through innovation, care, and collaboration. They help Information Services staff with creating and collaborating with community partners to produce information packages and services that support patrons' independent use of the library and staff facilitated interactions.

The incumbent will work closely with Technical Services and other functional areas such as Circulation, Programming and Learning, and Digital Services to ensure our collection and resources are relevant and responsive to our patrons needs. The incumbent also works closely with Digital Services in preserving local digital heritage and Programming and Learning to ensure that it is showcased. The incumbent works with strategic partners such as Library and Archives Canada on programming and other heritage initiatives.

Education/Qualifications:

•    Combined Master's Degree in Library and Information Science and Archival Studies from an ALA accredited library school.

•    Completion of supervisory courses.  

Experience:

•    Demonstrated supervisory and/or leadership experience. Experience working with archival and special collections materials. Experience in the provision of library services including information services, working with the community, and collection management.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

•    Experience in project management and the ability to organize, prioritize work and manage time.
•    Strong interpersonal skills evidenced by the ability to work cooperatively and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, direct reports, stakeholders across the organization and external partners.
•    Possess a positive attitude and the ability to be flexible and future-oriented in a dynamic team environment.
•    Ability to lead, coach and develop a staff team; excellent team-building and leadership skills.
•    Thorough knowledge of current trends and industry best practices in areas of responsibility.
•    Thorough understanding of archival preservation standards and treatment of historical items.
•    Thorough understanding of library services, collections, technologies and resources.
•    Thorough understanding of the organization, its structure and roles, and strategic priorities.
•    Strong commitment to serving clients; open, pragmatic and responsive to clients and community.
•    Innovative and flexible in a rapidly changing library environment with the ability to assist staff to participate in and be open to change.
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as analytical and problem solving skills.
•    Ability to actively promote the service area to the community and agencies and work with the community to identify and meet community needs and expectations.

To Apply  Visit: https://jobs.vancouver.ca/job/Vancouver-Assistant-Manager%2C-Information-Services-%28Central-Adult-Collections%29-Brit-V6A-4K6/764512900/
Application Webpage (URL):  https://jobs.vancouver.ca/job/Vancouver-Assistant-Manager%2C-Information-Services-%28Central-Adult-Collections%29-Brit-V6A-4K6/764512900/

Application Deadline:   July 19, 2021 at 11:59pm

Audio Visual Archivist - Contract position,

Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre

Location:    Toronto
Compensation:   $25/hr

The Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre seeks a motivated audiovisual archivist for a 20-month contract beginning July 2021. The successful applicant will be responsible for inspecting, appraising, preparing, reviewing and describing the OJA's 1/4" open-reel audio holdings numbering approximately 425 tapes. These recordings date from the 1950s-1970s and document individual interviews, institutional activities, and communal events.

Work will be performed both remotely and on-site and will take into account all current COVID-19 safety restrictions/considerations.

Description and Duties    

Working alongside the OJA team, the Audiovisual Archivist will be responsible for:

•    Reviewing and compiling existing documentation
•    Inspecting and stabilizing reels for review and previewing unknown/unconfirmed content
•    Appraising and selecting final reels for digitization
•    Preparing reels for digitization by vendor, performing quality control checks and reviewing content
•    Completing and updating RAD compliant descriptions to the file and item-level
•    Ingesting digitized files into OJA's digital repository, Preservica
•    Rehousing open reels

Other responsibilities (Archival, Administrative and Outreach)

•    Supports the OJA archivists with various administrative tasks related to the project as needed
•    Assists with promotion of the project and digitized assets

Qualifications   

•    Master of Information with a focus on Archives and Records Management or equivalent
•    Experience working in an archival institution and processing collections
•    Exposure to audiovisual materials, specifically open-reel audiotape


Job Knowledge Base Requirements

•    Sufficient understanding of archival principles and theory required to carry out the description of archival records according to recognized standards by the Canadian archival community
•    Knowledge of conservation/preservation, handling, manipulation methods and practices for audiovisual materials
•    Knowledge of the history of the Jewish community in Canada, and in particular, the Ontario Jewish community an asset

Required Skills

•    Excellent communication skills-verbal, written, and oral
•    Good technical understanding
•    Ability to think strategically and execute tactically
•    Excellent organizational skills
•    Strong interpersonal skills
•    Computer Skills: Word, Excel, and InMagic.

Language Requirements: English is imperative. Hebrew and Yiddish are considered an asset

Classification: Contract position (approx. 20 months). Full-time (34 hours/week) @ $25/hour. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

** Our workplace is located near Bathurst & Sheppard, however, due to COVID-19 constraints all employees are working remotely (on a temporary basis).
 

How to Apply    

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume quoting REF# AVA-OJA-542 no later than Friday, July 2 to: recruitment@ujafed.org

Only those applicants invited for interview will be contacted. UJA Federation is an equal opportunity employer. Please be advised that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of professional references and background checks including Social Media Account(s) and a Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening.

UJA Federation is committed to providing an accessible employment environment. We are committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and aim to ensure that dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of our corporate culture. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

Application Webpage (URL):  https://jewishtoronto.com/career-centre/audio-visual-archivist

Application Deadline:    Friday, July 2, 2021

 

Media Librarian / Médiathécaire

CBC/Radio-Canada

Location: Ottawa

Compensation: 49,577$-69,238$

About the Organization

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, as the national public broadcaster, should provide radio and television services incorporating a wide range of programming that informs, enlightens and entertains.

La Société Radio-Canada, à titre de radiodiffuseur public national, devrait offrir des services de radio et de télévision qui comportent une très large programmation qui renseigne, éclaire et divertit.

Description and Duties

Your Role

Canadians know CBC/Radio-Canada for its programming and its presence, but there’s much more happening behind the scenes. Whether your field of expertise is finance, HR, communications or IT, you are the highly skilled professional that makes our business run smoothly.

You will provide library and information services to program and administrative clients. Work is governed by CBC/Radio-Canada programming and journalistic policies as well as various agreements governing the possible use of these materials. There is little latitude for independent action, but some opportunity for initiative and judgment. Advice and guidance are available. Work may involve the coordination of the activities of others.

Key tasks

• Select and archive regional/national programming for English/French TV and Radio as well as production material
• Catalogue the content of programs and/or production material
• Provide audiovisual archives or content information on demand
• Assist production personnel and others in the selection/retrieval of material and the use of library resources
• Physically and digitally manage the audiovisual archives, including cleanup

Votre mandat

Les Canadiens connaissent CBC/Radio-Canada pour sa programmation et sa présence. Mais il y a tout un monde en arrière! Que votre champ d’expertise soit les finances, les ressources humaines, les communications ou les technologies de l’information, ce sont des professionnels chevronnés comme vous qui assurent la bonne marche de nos activités.

Le titulaire de ce poste est appelé à fournir des services de médiathèque et d’information à des clients des secteurs de la programmation et de l’administration. Le travail est régi par les politiques de CBC/Radio-Canada sur la programmation et le journalisme, ainsi que par diverses ententes sur l’utilisation possible de ces documents. Le titulaire a peu de marge de manoeuvre pour agir en autonomie, mais il peut prendre des initiatives et faire preuve de jugement. Le titulaire peut demander des conseils. Le travail peut exiger de coordonner les activités d’autres employés.

Tâches principales

• Sélectionner et archiver la programmation régionale/nationale de la radio et de la télévision française/anglaise ainsi que le matériel de production;
• Cataloguer les contenus des émissions ou du matériel de production;
• Fournir sur demande les archives audiovisuelles ou des renseignements sur les contenus;
• Aider le personnel de production et d’autres personnes à choisir et repérer les documents et à utiliser les ressources de la médiathèque;
• Assurer la gestion physique et numérique des archives audiovisuelles dont l'élagage.

Qualifications

• University degree in information science, or the equivalent
• Two years’ comparable and relevant experience
• Knowledge of and interest in the media industry
• Knowledge of or experience cataloguing file-based digital collections
• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada programming, particularly French Services regional programming
• Ability to learn CBC/Radio-Canada internal systems
• Understanding of preservation and handling of file-based media
• Understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada file-based production workflows, systems and tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French
• Strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to work without supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills working in a team environment
• Independent and self-driven worker
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, evenings, early mornings, weekends and/or holidays when required

• Diplôme universitaire en Sciences de l'information ou l’équivalent;
• Deux années d’expérience comparable et pertinente;
• Connaissance et intérêt pour l'univers des médias ;
• Connaissance ou expérience du catalogage de collections numériques en mode fichier;
• Connaissance de la programmation de CBC/Radio-Canada, notamment la programmation régionale en français ;
• Aptitude à apprendre les systèmes internes utilisés à CBC/Radio-Canada;
• Compréhension de la conservation et du traitement des médias en mode fichier;
• Compréhension des flux de production en mode fichier, des systèmes et des outils de CBC/Radio-Canada;
• Excellentes aptitudes pour les communications orales et écrites en anglais et en français
• Excellent sens de l'organisation;
• Capacité confirmée de travailler sans supervision;
• Fortes aptitudes pour les relations interpersonnelles au sein d’une équipe;
• Autonomie et motivation;
• Capacité et disposition à faire des heures supplémentaires, à travailler le soir, tôt le matin, le week-end et les jours fériés au besoin.

How to Apply

In English :

https://cbc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=OTT02332&lang=en

In French :

https://cbc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=OTT02332&lang=fr

Application Webpage (URL): https://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs --- https://cbc.radio-canada.ca/fr/travailler-avec-nous/emplois

Application Deadline: 2021-07-02

Archives Assistant (YCW Position)

Archives and Special Collections, University of Ottawa

Location: Ottawa/remote

Compensation: $29.12/hour

The Archives and Special Collections acquires, preserves, and provides access to archival documents in all media formats that support teaching and research at the University of Ottawa.

Description and Duties

Working with the digital archivist, the student will digitize unique and rare holdings of the University of Ottawa's Archives and Special Collections, including analog tapes and other at-risk materials, describe records and complete accurate data entry. The student will create an inventory of periodicals that will be added to the libguide on the library’s website. They will also participate in promoting our collections by preparing schedules and content for social media and other outreach platforms.

Some tasks or most tasks, depending on the situation in the fall, might be completed remotely. The student needs to ensure they have access to the necessary equipment.

Qualifications

• Student in Information sciences, Information and Library Technologies or related program or field;
• Knowledge of computers and software, in particular Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel;
• Bilingual French/English;
• Detail-oriented, analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities;
• Capable of working in a team as well as in autonomy.

Additional Information

ELIGIBILITY

A student may be eligible for employment if they:

• are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible);
• are legally entitled to work in Canada;
• are between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
• are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment;
• will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) during the Young Canada Works (YCW) work assignment;
• have been a full-time high school, college, CEGEP, or university student (as defined by their educational institution) in the semester preceding the YCW work assignment; and
• intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following the YCW work assignment.

More information on eligibility: https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/

How to Apply

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous persons, visible minority members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities.

Send a resume and cover letter to albe.gilmore@uottawa.ca

Application Deadline: July 5th, 2021

Digital Preservation Assistant

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Compensation: $ 40,554 - 49,567 per annum

Pier 21 is a National Historic Site which was the gateway to Canada for one million immigrants between 1928 and 1971. It also served as the departure point for 368,000 Canadian Military personnel during the Second World War. Today, Pier 21 hosts the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21—Atlantic Canada’s only national museum.

The purpose of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is to explore the theme of immigration to Canada in order to enhance public understanding of the experiences of immigrants as they arrived in Canada, of the vital role immigration has played in the building of Canada and of the contributions of immigrants to Canada’s culture, economy and way of life.

Description and Duties

Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Collections Manager, the Digital Preservation Assistant will support the Museum’s migration to a new Digital Preservation System. The position will be responsible for preparing data, metadata, and digital media for long-term preservation and ensuring that it is organized and correct.

Principal Accountabilities

Key Tasks:

• Prepare and organize data, metadata, and digital media for ingest into the Digital Preservation System
• Review, edit, update, and verify data and metadata in the Digital Preservation System
• Compare data with existing inventory files and Collection Management System (database)
• Enter information into the Collection Management System
• Rename media as required and maintain naming standards
• Resize image, audio, and video files as required
• Perform searches and create reports as required
• Complete records management duties such as updating Excel documents and digital and physical files
• Maintain log of activities and completed work and submit monthly status reports
• Coordinate with other key team members in order to complete the assigned tasks
• Report risks or errors to the Collection Manager
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge & Experience

• Fluency in English; French considered an asset
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Library Studies, Archival Studies, or equivalent experience
• One year mandatory and three years preferred experience and demonstrated success working directly with digital assets
• Minimum one year experience working with digital or archival collections
• Familiarity with digital preservation practices
• Demonstrated understanding of museum standards and practices
• Familiarity with Chenhall Nomenclature, DublinCore Metadata, and PRONOM considered an asset
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Enthusiastic about creating order from disorder
• Accuracy in recording information and reviewing records for errors/missing information
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Equally adept at taking direction, working independently, and in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software

Additional Information

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Work will be conducted in an office environment and require long periods working at a computer

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a resume and a cover letter to Tanya Bouchard, Vice-President, Exhibitions, Research, Collections by email at tbouchard@pier21.ca

All candidates must submit a cover letter and resume outlining how their experience and training meet the requirements listed above.

The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is committed to having a skilled, diversified workforce reflective of Canadian Society. Applications are invited from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous, women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, visible minorities, racialized people, and people with disabilities.

The Museum is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environment. Alternative selection tool methods and/or reasonable accommodation are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application Webpage (URL): https://pier21.ca/about/employment-opportunities/digital-preservation-assistant

Application Deadline: Competition closes at noon (ADT) on Thursday, July 08, 2021.

Archival Technician (YCW Position)

Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Compensation: $14.00 per hour

About the Organization

Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre is a public heritage institution with a mandate to preserve and share Ukrainian heritage in Canada. It collects, cares for, documents and interprets material related to the intellectual and cultural life of the Ukrainian community. These include, among other, objects of material culture, folk art, fine art, ethnology, and community history. The Centre shares its collections with the public through a public program of exhibitions, guided tours and affiliated activities, workshops, courses, public lectures and special events. It also provides access to its holdings for researchers and provides reference services to the public.

Oseredok is committed to equity in all its policies, practices and procedures. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who apply for this position.

Description and Duties

Reporting directly to the Curator of Collections and Exhibitions and the Project Mentor, the Archival Technicians will work to complete the Ukrainian Women’s Organization of Canada (UWOC) Winnipeg Branch Collection Project. Over thirteen weeks (June 28th – September 3rd 2021, full-time, September-October, 2021 part-time in accordance with the successful applicant’s schedule) two Archival Technicians will work to process the various archival fonds that make up the UWOC Winnipeg Branch Collection. This project aims to enhance access to local community history and the bring attention to the contributions made by women to Ukrainian-Canadian community. This position is an opportunity for a current student to work with a community archive and complete a special project. At the end of this project, the Archival Technicians will present a public lecture on the UWOC Winnipeg Branch Collection Project as part of Oseredok's public programming schedule.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Process a series of small fonds (collections) at the series and folder level,
• Create Finding Aids and CVS Compliant Spreadsheets,
• Physically manage and sort archival materials (e.g. paper, photographs),
• Accurately describe materials and uphold standards for of the Rules of Archival Description,
• Research additional information to supplement the fonds’ Finding Aids and Spreadsheets,
• Work towards a final Public Presentation for Oseredok’s Public Programming about Oseredok’s archival collection and work of the internship,
• Report to supervisors about the progress of the project, and,
• Maintain organized and presentable work spaces.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of English and Ukrainian languages is desired.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with staff, volunteers and the general public.
• Ability to train staff and volunteers to assist when required.
• Ability to lead and supervise interns, staff and volunteers working on projects.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Skilled in standard computer application programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet applications and familiar with standard office equipment such as photocopiers, phones, etc.
• Possess a strong attention to detail.
• Possess the ability to follow direction and to adjust to changing procedures.

Requirements

• Currently attending or returning to post-secondary education in applicable areas such as history, archival studies, and/or library sciences. Other disciplines will be considered.
• Have strong inter-personal communication skills in English; English and Ukrainian preferred.
• Can prioritize workloads.

This position is funded through Young Canada Works. As such, applicants must meet the program's eligibility requirements before they are offered an interview.

A student may be eligible for employment if they:

• Are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible);
• Are legally entitled to work in Canada;
• Are between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
• Are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment;
• Will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) during the Young Canada Works (YCW) work assignment;
• Have been a full-time high school, college, CEGEP or university student (as defined by their educational institution) in the semester preceding the YCW work assignment; and
• Intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following the YCW work assignment.

Note: Priority will be given to students who have not previously participated in the YCWHO employment program.

Additional Information

Job Type: Full-time (5 days per week) June 28th-September 3rd, part-time, September 7th to October (in accordance with successful applicant’s schedule)

How to Apply

To apply: Email a cover letter, resume and letter of reference to info@oseredok.ca

Application Webpage (URL): https://oseredok.ca/contact/

Application Deadline: June 20th, 2021

Archivist

Canadian Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)

Location: Pickering College Newmarket, Ontario

Compensation: $35,000 - $45,000

Canadian Yearly Meeting (CYM) is the national religious body of Canadian Quakers, providing programming, resources and services for 37 local Quaker communities and 5 regional gatherings across Canada. The CYM Archives consists of the Arthur G. Dorland Reference Library and vault hold Canadian Quaker contemporary and historical documents and artifacts dating back to the late 18th century. The CYM Archives is reopening after a one-and-a-half-year closure.

Description and Duties

The Archivist will work with the Canadian Yearly Meeting Archives Committee to reopen and manage the CYM Archives. Performing the majority of responsibilities on-site at Pickering College, Newmarket, Ontario, the Archivist will work closely with volunteers to receive, process, preserve and provide access to the records and holdings. The Archivist will perform financial administration, support the development of the annual Archives budget, and assist Archives Committee with assessing and planning for the future of the CYM Archives. A job description is available upon request.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Archives or Records Management or currently registered in an accredited program.

Experience:

• Minimum of one year of experience working in an archives and/or library environment.
• Experience with day-to-day financial management including budget development.

Additional Information

Personal Suitability:

• Strong interpersonal skills, detail-oriented; organized, adaptive, flexible, excellent oral communication; excellent written communication; dependable; ability to work well with volunteers; able to work well with and without supervision.

This is a full-time 35 hour per week position on-site at Pickering College in Newmarket, ON.

Job Requirements

• Good knowledge of ISO meta-data standards
• Ability to evaluate web-based archives software
• Requires lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling boxes up to 20kg and oversized materials, occasionally by stairs.
• Compliance with all relevant Pickering College and CYM policies, including obtaining a vulnerable persons criminal record check before commencement of position.
• Travel to and from Pickering College will be at the employee’s expense.

Relocation: This position is not eligible for paid relocation.

CYM is committed to diversity and equity in employment. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

This posting is to fill one (1) full-time position for a one-year term, with possibility of an extension as a full or part time position, pending funding availability.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application to hiring@quaker.ca, which should include a:

• 1-2 page cover letter speaking to applicant’s background, interest in archival work, and main considerations and issues facing archives in the 21st century;
• Current resume or curriculum vitae;
• Photocopy of post-secondary transcripts.

Applications will be accepted until Sunday June 30 at 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time.