I am pleased to post the following position on behalf of the Archives Association of Ontario's Preservation Committee: PRESERVATION CONSULTANT The Archives Association of Ontario (AAO) is recruiting a Preservation Consultant to work in conjunction with the Archives Association of Ontario's Archives Advisor to deliver preservation guidance, advice, information and expertise to archives throughout Ontario. This contract position will report to the AAO Preservation Director / Preservation Committee Chair. The consultant will work a maximum of 1000 hours. The tasks to be undertaken by the Preservation Consultant will include but are not limited to the following: a. Conducting global preservation facility assessments for member archives. b. Work with the Preservation Committee to develop a five year Preservation Strategic Plan for the (AAO). c. Working with the AAO Preservation Committee to develop and promote a preservation communication strategy. d. Production of articles on current preservation issues for publication in the AAO newsletter Off the Record and on the AAO web-site. e. Serve as an exofficio member of the AAO Preservation Committee Qualifications The suitable candidate will have graduated from a conservation program and will have a minimum of two years experience or will possess an equivalent combination of training and experience in a related heritage field. Particular expertise in archival preservation would be an asset. The candidate must have the ability to work independently and to travel frequently within Ontario. The candidate must also possess a valid driver's license and have access to his/her own vehicle. Computer, e-mail and fax access are essential. Strong computer skills and experience with the internet would be beneficial. The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communications skills, excellent observation and interpretative skills, organizational and administrative abilities along with the capacity to use initiative and find creative solutions to a wide range of potentially challenging situations. Compensation for this contract position, is $28.00 per hour plus justifiable expenses. This is a six month contract subject to assessment and renewal in the following year. Interested candidates should submit a detailed resume marked PRESERVATION CONSULTANT by September 20, 1999. Interviews will take place October 1 & 4, 1999 Start date October 15, 1999 SEND TO: Archives Association of Ontario P.O. Box 46009, College Park Post Office 444 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2L8 This project is funded by the Canadian Council of Archives.