Archiv 24r

Posting Title- ARCHIV 24R - ARCHIVIST- Position Classification- Archivist R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $73,855.42 - $84,134.34 annually- Close Date- 2/21/2024- Job Type- Temporary (Auxiliary)- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Royal BC Museum- Ministry Branch / Division- Archives, Collections and Research Division- Job Summary**Archivist 24**
**Archives Department**
**Archives, Collections and Research Division**
**Full Time - Temporary (1 Year Term)**
**Annual Salary Range: $73,855.42 - $84,134.34 annually**

The Royal BC Museum (RBCM) was established in 1886, making it one of the oldest continually operating museums in Canada. Since its inception the museum has changed and evolved alongside the rest of the province. Today’s RBCM is committed to creating community connections, gathering spaces and educational programs, and to providing opportunities for critical thinking, self-reflection, and thought-provoking experiences to people across BC and around the world.

The archives were founded in 1894 and in 2003, both organizations joined together to become BC’s combined provincial museum and archives, with its purpose being to broaden the understanding about our province. We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and wonder, while sharing BC’s story with millions of visitors who walk through our doors and explore our website each year.

IMAX® Victoria is also part of the RBCM and provides incredible immersive cinematic experiences and work in tandem to deliver inspiring educational and entertaining experiences.

The RBCM, is updating not only the facilities and infrastructure, it is creating a new Collections and Research Building in Colwood, BC. It is an exciting time to join the museum team as we rethink and modernize our methods and processes, and welcome the perspectives and stories of all British Columbians.

The BC Archives is part of the Archives, Collections and Research division and works closely with peers to ensure the evidence and stories revealed in our documentary heritage are incorporated into Museum programming, exhibits, events and learning. The BC Archives is the provincial archives, and collectively we acquire, preserve and make publicly accessible the documentary heritage of the province, and provide physical and digital access to collections of historical photographs, documents, sound recordings, film, art, maps and publications.

Modernization is not confined to revitalizing and improving our physical collections space, the BC Archives is focused on our users and transforming our services to the public, as well as the development of a digitization and digital preservation strategy that will ensure we can continue to preserve and provide access to our collections for centuries to come. BC Archives is working to build strong, respectful relationships with BC communities, address our colonial legacy, and implement the Reconciliation Framework for Canadian Archives. We are committed to reconciliation-based and trauma-informed archival practice.

Under the direction of the Director of Archives, this position is responsible for providing expert knowledge about archival and other historical records in a variety of formats and engages in multiple research strategies to gain access to their content, often using outside resources such as corporate databases and web access. The archivist will be focused on the records of religious organizations within the BC Archives collections. They will be supporting crucial efforts to enhance accessibility to these records, particularly those relating to Residential Schools. The archivist will be working with records of a sensitive nature and will benefit from a knowledge of trauma-informed archival practices. The archivist will benefit from experience and knowledge of digitization, processing and description of audio-visual and photographic materials.

This position manages and coordinates the evaluation, selection and acquisition of records, develops and maintains relevant policies, procedures and standards as well as creates access tools in order to provide thorough access, and description and control of the historical and evidentiary record of British Columbia. As well, this position undertakes original research with the aim of access in a variety of formats and coordinates departmental projects.

**An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.**

**How to Apply**:
**Additional Information**:
This position requires a Criminal Records Check under the BC Public Service Screening Policy and the Criminal Records Review Act. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status).
- Job Category- Administrative Services, Scientific and Technical