Database Curator

1 week ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada United Way British Columbia Full time

JOB PURPOSE

  • This role collects, enters, and maintains information on human services for the 211 British Columbia community information database and its derived products. The database is a critical component of the free helpline services and public access search directory provided by the 211 Division of United Way BC.
    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Maintains the 211 British Columbia community services information databases by:
  • Identifying resources that require updating
  • Connecting with the appropriate contact person for each resource
  • Requesting relevant and uptodate information by telephone &/or electronically
  • Abstracting information from relevant print and electronic sources
  • Creating and updating resource records in the database through data entry
  • Making new and updated information available to United Way BC 211 staff
  • Assists with the production of all publications at United Way BC 211, which includes the Directory of Services for the British Columbia, by preparing, copy editing, and proofreading.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of an indexing system for human services.
  • Remains informed about community services in Metro Vancouver and throughout British Columbia.
  • Represents United Way BC on committees, meetings, or promotional undertakings as assigned.
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings and events, and workshops hosted by United Way BC as required.
  • Contributes to the preparation of reports, proposals, correspondence, statistics, and documentation of resources and publications procedures.
  • Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education:

  • Community College certificate in library and information studies, human services, or equivalent combination of training/experience/education.
  • Requirement to attain and maintain AIRS Resource Specialist
  • Database Curator certification.

Experience:

  • One year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Data entry experience, keyboarding 45 words per minute.
  • Publishing and proofreading experience an asset.
  • Ability to research, summarize, and organize information, giving exact attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of community services in British Columbia.
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure, and to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work under supervision and independently, and to work cooperatively.
  • Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and community agencies.
  • Competent computer skills and knowledge of MS Outlook and Word.
  • May answer Information & Referral lines, if trained, on occasion.

CHARACTERISTICS

  • For success at United Way BC and in this role, certain demonstrable characteristics will be required:
  • A commitment to building healthy, caring and inclusive communities, internally and externally
  • Embodying the organization's core values to be collaborative, compassionate, strategic, responsive, accountable and inspiring
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and comfortably operate in it
  • Drive to succeed as an individual and as a team member

At UWBC, we

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This is a bargaining unit role with CUPE Local 1936. This position is a grid level 11 which is $23.10 per hour.

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