Government Records Archivist - #441822

Job Summary And Requirements

This is a full-time, one-year term position, working 75 hours biweekly. This competition may be used to fill anticipatory permanent positions. Temporary Assignments may also be considered with prior supervisor approval.

At Tourism and Culture, we are a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to Yukon’s vibrant tourism, arts, museums, heritage, historic sites, and archival communities and to their contributions to Yukon’s quality of life.

Yukon Archives acquires, preserves, and provides access to the Yukon’s documentary heritage. Our collection of archival textual records, photographs, sound recordings, films, ephemera, and published materials offers a fascinating insight into the Yukon’s diverse cultures, history, stories, and communities. Yukon Archives is committed to upholding the objectives of The Steering Committee on Canada’s Archives' Reconciliation Framework: The Response to the Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Taskforce and is actively working towards making our facility and our records more accessible.

Reporting to the Territorial Archivist, the Government Records Archivist applies corporate and institutional policies to acquire, appraise, arrange, and describe records that document government actions and decisions. Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders, you will help enhance access to records of historical significance for researchers representing diverse communities and interests.

In this role, you will also work closely with government corporate and departmental information management staff on various projects, including appraising departmental records schedules and supporting departments as they prepare for a potential transition of government. This may involve delivering presentations, developing and reviewing guidance documents in collaboration with the Executive Council Office, responding to inquiries from departmental records management staff, and, depending on the outcome of the election, assisting with the coordination of records transfers to Yukon Archives.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to participate in reference and outreach initiatives, and to engage with both record creators and research communities.

For more information about this position, please contact Kaitlin Normandin, A/Territorial Archivist at [email protected] or (867) 667-8063.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Kristen Mintz, Human Resources Consultant at [email protected] or (867) 667-5679.

Please do not email resumes to the email address above; resumes may only be accepted through the E-Recruitment application system. To create your E-Recruitment account, click here .

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. If you have these qualifications, ensure you clearly expand upon them (for each applicable employer) in your resume using the year/month format.

• Master of Archival Studies, Master of Library and Information Science with a specialty in archives, or related field;
• Demonstrated experience applying records and information management principles and practice;
• Demonstrated experience applying archival theory and practice;
• Experience using database software for the management of collections;
• Experience in developing and implementing digital records projects would be considered an asset.
  
  

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.

Before applying, you may want to refer to our sample resume to assist you in submitting your application.

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Ability to carry out a wide range of archival activities such as appraisal, acquisition, arrangement, description, and related services, particularly in a government records context;
• Strong research and information-gathering skills along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied in an information management environment;
• Experience advising on archival issues with regard to the management of active and semi-active government records;
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including teamwork and customer/client service;
• Knowledge of applicable legislation; including the Access to Information and Protection of Personal Privacy Act (ATIPP) and Archives Act.
  
  

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:

• Have and maintain a valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s licence.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of boxes up to 12-18kg and oversized materials, occasionally by stairs.
• Occasional exposure to dust, dirt, pests, and mold (with protective equipment).
  
  

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Eligibility List

12 months