Title Archivist
Pay Grade CUPE Inside PG 11
Pay Class Salary
Days of Work Tuesday to Saturday
Hours of Work 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Position Overview
Performs skilled archival work of a complex nature under the general supervision of the Museum Supervisor. Work is mostly inside with good working conditions and involves the day to-day operation of the archives including acquiring, accessioning, appraising, classifying, describing, arranging, and providing access to a variety of historical material such as public records, private papers, maps, photographs, prints, and other documents. The incumbent is required to exercise tact, courtesy, and diplomacy when dealing with the general public and other staff members, and also when providing detailed information to the public on historical matters, and assists researchers. The Archivist supports the overall operational goals of the Kamloops Museum & Archives (KMA) including the KMA Mission Statement, KMA policies, exhibitions, and programming.
Responsibilities
1. Plans, organizes, implements, and controls the day-to-day operations of the archives to ensure the effective use, access, preservation, and security of the resources and facility.
2. Acquires, appraises, develops, documents, and maintains archival records such as historical materials, public documents, private papers, maps, photographs, and prints.
3. Aids researchers in the use of catalogues, finding aids, indices, and makes materials available according to accessibility regulations (e.g. Freedom of Information Protection of Privacy Act)
4. Answers inquiries from community interest groups, cultural and heritage organisations, Kamloops Heritage Commission, the public and internal contacts relating to the museum and archives.
5. Provides training and oversees archive volunteers.
6. Works with other museum staff to provide educational programs, develop exhibits, and promote archives to the community though multiple means of communication and media.
7. Attends meetings, workshops, seminars, and other organised activities related to the work as required.
8. Undertakes developmental assignments such as investigating the use of computers in archival work or redesigning access systems including remote public access to the holdings; develops effective systems for recording and retrieving information.
9. Seeks opportunities for grant funding and prepares funding proposals.
10. Pursues study of Kamloops history and geography, and increases familiarity with the holdings.
Requirements REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE
1. Thorough knowledge of modern archival principles, techniques, and procedures.
2. Thorough knowledge of RAD, Canadian professional archival standards and principles, appraisal, arrangement, RAD based descriptions, creation of archival finding aids, and basic conservation techniques.
3. Considerable knowledge of the history, growth and development of Canada, British Columbia, and Kamloops.
4. Working knowledge of historical research techniques and archival and related community resources.
5. Ability to appraise documents and other materials, and to determine their historical significance and suitability for the Kamloops Archives.
6. Ability to classify, describe, arrange, and catalogue archival materials.
7. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing including public speaking and presentations.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND EXPERIENCE
1. Grade 12 or its equivalent.
2. Master of Archival Studies degree.
3. Minimum three years’ experience in professional archives, including six months’ previous experience with electronic archival processes.
4. Post-secondary courses in intermediate word processing and database applications.
For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes and passes a criminal record check.
Read the complete announcement and apply at the City of Kamloops Online Recruitment Page.