Part-time Genealogical Researcher and Library

7 days ago

Halifax, Canada Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Full time

**REPORTS TO**: Scotiabank Family History Centre Manager and Genealogical Researcher

**WAGE**: $17.30 per hour

**DURATION**: Six (6) months, starting May 1, 2024 and ending October 31, 2024

**HOURS**: Up to 30 hours per week, working Monday to Friday and may include weekends

Competition closes at 11:59 pm on April 15, 2024

**Job Scope**

**Primary Duties**
- Conduct daily opening and closing duties for the Scotiabank Family History Centre
- Photocopy, file and scan
- Edit and print digital files
- Maintain proper care and maintenance of all documents handled
- Data entry
- Develop a well-rounded, current knowledge of the Museum, including all departments and services in order to offer appropriate recommendations/ information to visitors
- Assume additional responsibilities as requested by the Scotiabank Family History Centre Manager
- Ensure visitor satisfaction with excellent customer service and communication skills

**Education, Knowledge & Experience**

**_Skills and Qualifications_ - Required**
- Ability to provide a high level of customer service
- Demonstrate initiative and judgment in determining the extent of visitor information needs
- Ability to remain calm and professional under frequently changing and stressful circumstances
- Exhibit attention to detail
- Capability of working within a high traffic environment
- Strong problem solving skills
- Follow instructions and work with mínimal supervision
- Perform repetitive tasks
- Ability to perform cash, debit and credit transactions

**_Skills and Qualifications_ - Desired**
- Bachelor’s degree or certificate in related discipline such as history, education, library studies or museum studies
- Ability to communicate fully in both official languages
- Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Access and basic scanning procedures
- Interest in History and Genealogy
- Experience working in a team environment
- Interest or knowledge of genealogy and genealogical resources

**Working Conditions & Physical Demands**
- Busy library environment
- Requires long periods at a desk and time in front of a computer
- Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required
- Willingness to wear a Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 uniform

**Job Type**: Contract

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