Assistant Archivist

**Profile**

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie is a Roman Catholic organization that originated in France in 1650. They were established in North Bay, Ontario in 1936 and have dedicated themselves to helping those in need through life-giving ministries. They established hospitals, high schools and social service organizations throughout Northern Ontario and beyond Canada in the Bahamas, Guatemala, Bolivia, Kenya and other developing Nations.

The primary purpose of the archives is to access, arrange, describe ad preserve the documentary heritage of The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie that reflect the origin, history, spirit and growth of the Congregation in Northern Ontario and all the places where the Sisters have ministered.

**Overview**

**Duties**
- Appraise and process archival material in all formats and ensure appropriate processing of the records based on archival policies, stands and procedures;
- Describe records using descriptive data base tools such as Access to Memory (AtoM), DBTextworks, Photoshop and Budibase;
- Digitize and process a wide variety of photographs, slides, audio and visual material;
- Undertake data entry and assist in maintaining collections management systems;
- Assist with research correspondence related to reference inquiries;
- Excellent writing skills for creating documentation, reports, and educational materials.

**Required**:

- Masters Degree in Archival Studies (MAS) or Library and Information Science degree (MLIS, MIS, or MI) or equivalent.
- 1-3 years experience in Information field.
- Demonstrated fluency and experience in Canadian archival theory and practice
- Experience with archival collections in textual and non-textual formats (letters, manuscripts, business records, photographs, audio recordings, video recordings and digital files.)
- Excellent verbal written, analytical and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and project deadlines.
- Knowledge of the Rules for Archival Description (RAD) and understanding of the basic principles of record management.
- Experience with digital preservation (e.g. Photoshop)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Valid Driver's Class G License and ability to commute to work
- COVID 2 Dose + 1 Booster vaccinated
- 2 Step TB Test (or updated status)
- Police Vulnerable Sector Police Check (within 1 year)

If you are passionate about preserving history and have the skills necessary to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person