I post this ad on behalf of the Archives of Ontario.  Please respond as per
the details in the ad.

ARCHIVES OF ONTARIO
(1 temporary position for 24 months )

COMPETITION FILE: MBS-504/05

TITLE: Special Project Archivist
CLASSIFICATION: Librarian 2 (OPSEU - ADM)
SALARY RANGE: $973.83 to $1117.86 per week (M plus M)	
SCHEDULE: 3,7
POSTING DATE: July 15, 2005
CLOSING DATE: July 29, 2005	  
LOCATION: 77 Grenville Street, Toronto	
AREA OF SEARCH: OPEN

An exciting opportunity exists with the Archives of Ontario to work in a
team environment as an Archivist in the Collections Management functional
team. Archivists at the Archives of Ontario acquire and manage records with
high evidential, informational and legal value that document the key
activities and decisions of the Government of Ontario and the development of
Ontario society. Working under the leadership and guidance of a Senior
Coordinator in the Collections Management functional team you will:
arrange/describe moving images and related textual records in accordance
with professional/institutional standards, inspect/implement measures to
preserve moving images, prepare reports and provide reference services.

Qualifications:  Working knowledge of archival science and archival
descriptive standards, including Rules for Archival Description; working
knowledge and experience in archival appraisal, acquisition, arrangement and
description, preservation and access issues; moving image (film and video)
formats/preservation issues; excellent technical skills in inspection of
physical condition, identification of preservation issues, motion picture
film repair; demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislation
governing access and use of Ontario Government records (e.g. Archives Act,
FOI/PP Act, Copyright Act); demonstrated oral and written communication,
problem solving, analytical, customer service, organizational, interpersonal
and negotiation skills; demonstrated ability to set priorities, provide
direction to contract staff (e.g. summer students, interns) and to work with
minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Application or résumé must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., July 29,
2005.  
Send to:
File MBS-504/05
John Dirks, Team Leader
Central Agencies, Community Services, Political Legislative Svs
Archives of Ontario
77 Grenville Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1B3
Email: [log in to unmask]
Fax: (416) 327-1999

(Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted)

Internal Clearance # :  A-227	  
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


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Frank van Kalmthout
Librarian,
Archives of Ontario
Toronto Ontario Canada
416-327-1553
800-668-9933
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www.archives.gov.on.ca