Job Description

Overview:

The Strathcona County Heritage Foundation (SCHF) has received funding for an archival assistant position at the Strathcona County Museum & Archives. The archives assistant will work with the Collections & Archives Coordinator and archives team to receive, process, and make accessible archival materials significant to Strathcona County. The purpose of this position is to provide support for on-going community digitization projects and ensure archival best practices are being met.

Report to:

Collections & Archives Coordinator

Job Type:

Contract, 1-year, full-time (35 hours per week)

Pay Range:

$23.00-25.00 depending on experience

Closing Date:

Until filled

Nature of Duties:

Process backlogged archival material (including cataloguing, conservation, and storage) Re-house improperly stored archival materials Digitize archival materials Upload images and information to the online database for public access Creation of policies and procedures related to archives and special collections Provide reference / information services to users of the Archives Assist Collections Team with exhibit development Other administrative and operational duties as required, including light janitorial duties

Qualifications

University degree in archival studies OR a certificate in archives/archival administration OR degree in a related field Some experience in archives Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Able to communicate fluently in English Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in both team-based and self-directed environments Professionalism, organizational skills and attention to detail

Assets:

Working knowledge of photo editing and digitization programs like Photoshop or similar and the online collections databases such as FileMaker Pro and CatalogIt Knowledge of the Rules for Archival Description (RAD) and archival theory; experience processing archival records would be considered an asset. Knowledge of digital preservation theory and practice Strong understanding of copyright, privacy and information access laws as they apply to the Archives

Application Requirements:

Please email a

cover letter

and up-to-date

resume

as a

single PDF

to collections@strathma.ca

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the job, Strathma employees are encouraged to have an up-to-date tetanus vaccination.

Successful Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check upon their start date.

Strathma welcomes applications from candidates not meeting all the above requirements. Furthermore, Strathma values equal access to employment for women, visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous and people with disabilities (including the possibility of accessibility accommodations during the selection and pre-selection of candidates).

SCHF thanks all applicants for their interest but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule On-site parking
Work Location: In person