Position Announcement ? Manulife Financial Corporate Archives

Position title: Archivist

Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group
operating in 15 countries and territories worldwide.  Through its extensive
network of employees, agents and distribution partners, Manulife Financial
offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth
management services.  Funds under management by Manulife Financial were
Cdn$142.2 billion as at December 31, 2001.
Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSE, NYSE and PSE,
and under '0945' on the SEHK.  Manulife Financial can be found on the
Internet at www.manulife.com.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Archives, the Archivist will:
·     Conduct research and respond to reference requests from within the
company, including providing support to our Corporate Secretary's office
and Legal Departments
·     Process, arrange and describe the archives holdings in all media and
formats using RAD and InMagic DBTextworks
·     Ensure preventative conservation measures and make recommendations
for professional conservation treatments
·     Appraise records and co-ordinate their transfer to the Archives
·     Maintain a variety of archival databases
·     Conduct outreach activities to internal and limited external
audiences
·     Assist in all other aspects of the Archives operations

Qualifications

Essential
·     Ability to exercise discretion and tact in handling sensitive
confidential information and documentation.
·     The preferred candidate will be able to work well within a corporate
setting at all levels.
·     Strong customer service orientation,
·     Sound judgement in assessing information to meet requests
·     Above average written and verbal communication and interpersonal
skills
·     Proven self starter who takes initiative and thrives in a continually
changing environment
·     Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
·     Innovative problem solving skills
·     Quick learner


Education /Experience
Essential
·     A university graduate degree in archival studies (MAS), or graduate
library science/information studies degree with archival concentration (MLS
or MLIS) or a combination of equivalent education and experience
·     Two to three years progressive experience in an archival setting
·     Working knowledge of RAD (Rules for Archival Description) and current
trends in archival and records management theory and practise
·     Competence with InMagic DBTextworks, Microsoft Office suite, and
Lotus Notes

Helpful
·     Degree in Canadian history would be an asset
·     Experience/familiarity with Adobe, Photoshop
·     Familiarity with html / java coding and web design
·     Ability to read and write another language is an asset
·     Previous supervisory experience


Salary and Benefits
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.  Please include
salary expectations in your cover letter.  Manulife Financial offers a
generous benefits package.


Application Process
Apply online at www.manulife.com Careers/ Apply Now/ Current Opportunities.
Only applications received through our online system will be considered for
the position.  Do not reply to this email message or forward your resume to
the sender of this message.  Deadline for applications is April 30,
position to start as soon as possible.


Donna Murphy
Manager Corporate Archives
Manulife Financial
200 Bloor Street East
Toronto, Ontario M4W 1E5
Tel: (416) 926 - 5708
Fax: (416) 926 - 5454