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Sharon P. Larade
Chief Archivist
United Church of Canada/Victoria University Archives
416.585.4563 fax 416.585.4584
73 Queen's Park Crescent East , Toronto ON M5S 1K7
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http://unitedchurcharchives.ca
www.united-church.ca/archives


V I C T O R I A U N I V E R S I T Y
in the University of Toronto

Job Posting United Steelworkers of America (USWA)

Victoria University encourages applications from qualified women or men,
members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with
disabilities,
members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the
further diversification of ideas.
POSTING DATE: May 26, 2005 CLOSING DATE: June 6, 2005 No late
applications will be considered
POSITION TITLE: Archives Technician
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Contract (June 15/05-November 15/05)
CLASSIFICATION: Archives Technician PAY SCALE GROUP: 06N
DEPARTMENT: United Church of Canada/Victoria University Archives
HIRING RATE: $32,258 with annual step progression to maximum of $41,346

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Chief Archivist, and in accordance with
established policies and procedures:

    * answers basic reference inquiries, particularly genealogical;
    * serves in regular rotation of the Reference Desk ;
    * accessions incoming records; maintains the Archives Web-site;
    * retrieves and reshelves library and archival holdings;
    * maintains an inventory of archival supplies and equipment;
    * cleans audio-visual/reprographic equipment;
    * maintains biographical and church history vertical files
    * and performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications Required

A) Formal Education
Archives Technician diploma from an accredited community college
programme. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be
considered.

B) Experience
At least 2 years working experience in an archives.

C)Skill
Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite; ; knowledge of DB-TEXTWORKS
and other application software desirable; knowledge of HTML and Encoded
Archival Description desirable, ability to use equipment in the archives

D)Other
Basic knowledge of archival and records management principles and
practices; good oral and written communication skills; ability to learn
procedures and apply them to tasks assigned; ability to work quickly and
accurately with minimum daily supervision; willingness to accept
direction; willingness to perform work that may occasionally be tedious;
customer service oriented; ability to work well as part of a team.

Please submit resume and cover letter to:
Kate Sullivan, Manager, Human Resources
73 Queen's Park Crescent
Northrop Frye Hall Room 111
Toronto ON M5S 1K7 FAX: (416) 585-4556

Victoria University thanks all applicants for their interest, however,
only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted