The Archives Association of Ontario (AAO)

ARCHIVES ADVISOR

Description:
The Archives Association of Ontario (AAO) is seeking an energetic, experienced and knowledgeable individual for the position of full-time Archives Advisor. The Archives Advisor Program is administered by the AAO and is funded the Ministry of Government Services through the Archives of Ontario and Library Archives Canada through the Canadian Council of Archives. 

The AAO is a not-for-profit corporation and registered charity dedicated to the preservation and use of Ontario's documentary heritage. 

Established in 1993, as a result of the amalgamation of two predecessor organizations, the AAO is the voice of archives and archivists representing over 400 institutional members, archivists, users and general public. The Archives Advisor Program has been in existence since 1991. 

Duties:
Reporting directly to the Executive Director of the Archives Association of Ontario, the Archives Advisor is responsible for providing professional and technical advice and assistance to archival institutions in Ontario. The Advisor provides advice to written and oral enquiries and through on-site visits. The Advisor is also responsible for providing regular written follow-up reports after the visits; providing referrals to the AAO's Preservation Consultant; supports the goals of the AAO's ARCHEION project in partnership with the ARCHEION Project Archivist; arranging speaking engagements with community groups and other heritage organizations; organizing meetings and group consultations for discussion or to provide advice on archival issues; and acting as a clearinghouse for information concerning archives in Ontario. 

Qualifications or requirements:
The candidate will preferably have a graduate degree in archival studies; a minimum of five years experience in more than one archival setting is a definite asset; a knowledge of archival management, budgets, knowledge of basic preservation standards and practices (including facility planning), and records management. Other requirements include a familiarity with the following: Ontario's archival system; legislation applicable to archival records; management of various media formats; and descriptive standards, especially Rules for Archival Description. Technical skills in word processing, presentations, report writing and the Internet are required. A valid driver's licence and vehicle is also required. The candidate must be outgoing, able to listen, sympathetic, able to be flexible due to rapid changes, and able to spend frequent periods away on the job. Fluency in English and French is an asset.  

Salary and benefits:
The successful candidate will be retained by the AAO on an annual basis, as the Advisor Program is contingent on the availability of grant funding. The annual salary range for this position is $56,000 - $63,000. Some weekends and irregular hours may be required.

Deadline for application:
March 2nd, 2007

Application procedure:
All applications are invited to submit a resume and three current references by March 2nd to:

Liz Mayville
President - Archives Association of Ontario
#205 1444 Queen St. East
Toronto, ON
M4L 1E1
Fax: 416-533-1481
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