Archivist

5 months ago


Arnprior, Canada Arnprior & McNabBraeside Archives Full time

Education: Master's degree
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Air conditioned
- Non-smoking
**Work setting**:

- Archives
**Tasks**:

- Appraise and acquire archival materials
- Develop and maintain archival collection
- Authenticate historical documents and records
- Research the origins and historical significance of archival materials
- Assist users in accessing archival materials
- Design programs for managing, disseminating and storing archives of all types
- Develop policies and procedures to manage corporate cataloguing systems, records scheduling and disposal, and finding aids
- Organize noncurrent archives and develop cataloguing and retrieval systems to allow access to archival materials
- Plan the computerized management of archives and the management of electronic archives
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
- Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 32 hours per week