City of Ottawa Archives part-time temporary positions
Collection Specialist II (Archives)
4 positions, each 13 weeks, 3 days per week
$11.92 to $14.05

The Collections Specialist assists a staff archivist or technician, with the
intellectual (informational) and physical management of archival documents
and reference materials.  Duties will include: implementing preventative
conservation methods and practices, preparing file and box lists, and
generating media-specific finding aids (including entering records into a
database and photographic scanning). They will also be involved in
collection management projects.

Qualifications - completed University or college history, art history, fine
arts, social sciences or museum (archival) studies programme or equivalent
experience.

Experience - experience in a museum / gallery / archival environment and /
or experience implementing preventative conservation standards.

Knowledge:
·       Archives practices and procedures
·       Knowledge of City of Ottawa standard computer software and archival
databases
·       Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety
legislation
·       General Knowledge of corporate/departmental policies and procedures
related to health and safety

Competencies / skills and abilities:
·       Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication
·       Strong organizational and multitasking skills
·       Strong computer literacy
·       Ability to achieve goals with directions
·       Dexterity for handling objects
·       Ability to problem solve
·       Attention to detail
·       Ability to lift 23 Kg (50 Lbs.)

In accordance with standard City of Ottawa hiring practices, a criminal
records check will also be required.

Applicants may apply directly to the City of Ottawa Archives, 111 Sussex Dr.
1st Fl., Bytown Pavilion, Ottawa (Ontario) K1N 1J1. FAX (613) 580-2614.  The
deadline for receipt of applications is September 3rd at 4 p.m. Enquiries
to: Paul Henry, Archivist (Community Records), (613) 580-2424 x13181,
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For further information on the City Archives, consult:
http://ottawa.ca/heritage