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**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Archives**:
Management of the Archival Program, including:

- Selection and use of suitable tools and procedures for the best capture, protection and proper accessibility of the records.
- Appraisal/disposal of records in line with the mandate, policies and Record Retention Schedule.
- Acquisition and accessioning - ensuring that all records of lasting value created by CPC offices are acquired by in a timely and orderly manner.
- Arranging and describing the records to Canadian professional standards in an AtoM catalogue.
- Providing access and reference services to internal staff, parishioners and researchers.
- Outreach and advocacy - giving presentations or tours, and creating content as requested.
- Occasional in-depth historical research projects as required by staff and parish historians.
- Identify, design, and complete digitization projects to enhance access to records and to provide optimal protection.
- Foster connections with academic organizations and communities to encourage volunteers and work experience students to work in the archives.
- Manage and supervise volunteers and service-learning students.
- Manage the records of the Sisters of Charity of St. Louis, Western Province.
- Liaise with IT and consulting services to complete digitalization projects
- Oversee digital file production in the following record series: Marriage dispensations, Tribunal case files, and smaller record series as requested by ministry offices.

**Records Management**:

- Create, implement and update Record Retention Schedules and Disposal Authorities.
- Work collaboratively with CPC offices to define and identify appropriate record retention periods and to facilitate the transfer of records in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chancellor and Bishop’s office

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Master’s degree in archives and records management recognized by the Association of Canadian Archivists would be an asset.
- Records management diploma, library technician diploma or museum designation would be considered.
- 2-5 years of archival or related experience.
- Experience with archives, and familiarity with cataloguing and processing records.
- Strong pastoral skills and focus dealing with people.
- Commitment to professional development.
- Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work.
- Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills.
- Excellent communication skills and listening skills.
- Strong organization and time management abilities.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
- Ability to work mostly independently.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person