Manulife Financial is looking for a project archivist to assist in the Corporate
Archives for the duration of the Corporate Archivist's maternity leave. Please
note changes to the original posting.
Deadline for application for the following position has been extended to October
1, 1999. Anticipated start date is November 1. Please send Resume and Cover
Letter to Staffing Services in Waterloo, do not respond to this message.
Position is located in Toronto.
Manulife Financial
CORPORATE DIVISION
Project Archivist
200 Bloor St., Toronto
Contract 6-7 months
A VACANCY EXISTS IN THE DEPT. OF: Corporate Archives
SALARY RANGE: $30,000 pro rated
NO. OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1
LOCATION: Toronto- 200 Bloor St. East
STAFFING CONTACT: Staffing Services
JOB POSTING NO: 99-0002221
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Manulife Financial
North American Staffing Services
P.O. Box 605
Waterloo, Ontario
N2J 4B8
Please quote Job Code: 2221
Description of the Position:
Manulife Financial's Corporate Archives is the official repository for records
of the Manufacturer's Life Insurance Company, it's antecedent and amalgamated
companies. As such it is the Archive's responsibility to collect,preserve and
make available for research those records.
Under the supervision of the Assistant Archivist,the Project Archivist
will be primarily responsible for processing photographic holdings. The
successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the physical
handling/housing of photographs and negatives, identification of the images,
description of the images according to RAD, and database maintenance.
The Project Archivist will make recommendations for conservation measures
related to the photographic collection. The Project Archivist will assist
in other duties from time to time as required. This may include accessioning
incoming records and reference/research duties in a timely and efficient manner.
Skill Requirements:
The ideal candidate has a knowledge of, and ability to apply Rules for Archival
Description (RAD), a proven ability in the arrangement and description of
Archival Records, and a proficient use of In Magic DB-Textworks and Microsoft
software. The candidate has above average organizational skills for
detail-oriented work, the ability to work independently,above average
communication skills and the ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 35
pounds. The incumbent is familiar with the generally-accepted conservation and
preservation practices, and has previous experience with processing photographic
collections.
Educational Requirements and Additional Information:
The ideal candidate has a Master's Degree, MAS, MLS with specialization in
Archival Studies, or equivalent educational and work experience. Candidates in
the process of completing their degree will be considered. One to two year's
progressive experience working in an archives. Previous experience in a
corporate/business archives environment, would be preferred. Knowledge ofthe
financial industry in general and the insurance industry in particular would be
as asset.
Donna Murphy
Corporate Archivist
Manulife Financial
200 Bloor Street East
Tel (416) 926 - 5708
Fax (416) 926 - 5454
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Donna Murphy
Corporate Archivist
Manulife Financial
200 Bloor Street East
Tel (416) 926 - 5708 Fax (416) 926 - 5454
Email [log in to unmask]
Donna Murphy
Corporate Archivist
Manulife Financial
200 Bloor Street East
Tel (416) 926 - 5708 Fax (416) 926 - 5454
Email [log in to unmask]
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