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assistant archivist
Posted on December 17, 2024 by Employer details The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie
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*Profile* The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie is a Roman Catholic organization that originated in France in 1650. They were established in North Bay, Ontario in 1936 and have dedicated themselves to helping those in need through life-giving ministries. They established hospitals, high schools and social service organizations throughout Northern Ontario and beyond Canada in the Bahamas, Guatemala, Bolivia, Kenya and other developing Nations. The primary purpose of the archives is to access, arrange, describe ad preserve the documentary heritage of The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie that reflect the origin, history, spirit and growth of the Congregation in Northern Ontario and all the places where the Sisters have ministered. *Overview* We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Archivist to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist in the administration of the archives according to established principals and standards; preserving arranging, describing and undertaking digital preservation, as well as providing access to records through completion of reference inquiries and creation of physical and digital exhibits. *Duties* * Appraise and process archival material in all formats and ensure appropriate processing of the records based on archival policies, stands and procedures; * Describe records using descriptive data base tools such as Access to Memory (AtoM), DBTextworks, Photoshop and Budibase; * Digitize and process a wide variety of photographs, slides, audio and visual material; * Undertake data entry and assist in maintaining collections management systems; * Assist with research correspondence related to reference inquiries; * Excellent writing skills for creating documentation, reports, and educational materials. *Required:* * Masters Degree in Archival Studies (MAS) or Library and Information Science degree (MLIS, MIS, or MI) or equivalent. * 1-3 years experience in Information field. * Demonstrated fluency and experience in Canadian archival theory and practice * Experience with archival collections in textual and non-textual formats (letters, manuscripts, business records, photographs, audio recordings, video recordings and digital files.) * Excellent verbal written, analytical and organizational skills. * Demonstrated ability to set priorities and project deadlines. * Knowledge of the Rules for Archival Description (RAD) and understanding of the basic principles of record management. * Knowledge of Canadian copyright, privacy and information access laws as they apply to archives. * Experience with digital preservation (e.g. Photoshop) * Proficient in Microsoft Office. * Valid Driver's Class G License and ability to commute to work * COVID 2 Dose + 1 Booster vaccinated * 2 Step TB Test (or updated status) * Police Vulnerable Sector Police Check (within 1 year) If you are passionate about preserving history and have the skills necessary to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply. Please forward your cover letter and resume to mkierans@csjssm.ca Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental care * Extended health care * On-site parking Schedule: * Monday to Friday Education: * Master's Degree (preferred) Work Location: In person- LocationNorth Bay, ON
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- Salary$60,000 to $65,000YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
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