Posting on behalf of a non-subscriber. I have cut&pasted the ad below,
or you can visit the York Region website and follow the links under
current opportunities.
Suzanne
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The Regional Municipality of York is looking for an archivist.
Application deadline: 25 September 2013.
REGIONAL ARCHIVIST #15080
CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL CLERK
Location: Newmarket, Ontario
Permanent Full-Time, Salary $78,079 - $88,475 annually
Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Information Asset Management, is
responsible for developing and managing the Region’s Records Storage and
Archival services program as an integrated component of the lifecycle
management of Regional records; managing the transfer, storage,
retrieval and destruction of records stored both on-site and off-site
for describing, preserving and providing access to records with any long
term and historical value and acquiring, preserving and promoting the
records in its holdings; appraising, arranging and editing permanent
records and historically valuable documents; participating in research
activities on archival materials; directing and supervising the
safekeeping of all stored records, including archival documents and
materials; and advising researchers on political, economic and social
history of materials.
QUALIFICATIONS
Successful completion of a University Degree in Archival Studies,
Library or Information Management or
related field or approved equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Member in good standing with the Association of Canadian Archivists.
Minimum three (3) years experience in an environment with
responsibilities for managing a records and
archival program, including evaluation, acquisition, preservation,
storage and retrieval, and demonstrated
supervisory or leadership experience.
Extensive knowledge of archival and records management concepts,
standards, systems and practices.
Knowledge of existing and emerging standards related to archives,
digital records, digital preservation and
metadata and records preservation theory and methodology.
Working knowledge of historical, social science and genealogical
research methods, conservation
techniques and preservation programs.
Knowledge of practices and research emerging for the long term
preservation of archived materials and
digital records.
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Standards, Acts and Regulations.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies
including customer service,
communication, team work, initiative/self management, accountability,
and flexibility/adaptability.
Management competencies including results/achievement, HR management,
leadership, financial and
business planning, decision making/judgement, representation,
professionalism and job knowledge.
Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications.
Contemporary staff supervisory skills including knowledge of
collective agreement administration and
interpretation, labour relations principles and practices, and relevant
employment legislation.
Good communication and facilitation skills to solicit donations of
materials and to provide and liaise with
researchers, public and other stakeholders.
Strong analytical, research, writing and presentation skills.
Ability to travel to off site locations in a timely and efficient
manner, as required.
Ability to work outside regular business hours, as required.
Please apply on-line at www.york.ca by September 25, 2013 quoting
competition #15080. We thank all
candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted. For additional
information on York Region, please visit the above-mentioned website.
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