Assistant Archivist [Swift Current]
 

Assistant Archivist

    

 

Job Title:

 

Assistant Archivist

 
 

Organization:

 

Swift Current Museum

 

Job Type:

Internship/Contract

 

Language Required:

 

English

 
 

Location:

 

Swift Current, Saskatchewan

 
 

Application Deadline:

 

28-JUL-2019

 

Job Start Date:

06-AUG-2019

 

Date Posted:

 

07-JUL-2019

 

Email:

w.shepherd@swiftcurrent.ca

 

Web Link to Institution:

 

https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Opportunity/ProjectDetails?projectId=8417

 
 

Salary:

 

$17.96/Hour

 
 

Job Description:

 


Archives Assistant
Swift Current Museum, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada
2019 May 5 - 2019 September 21 (20 Weeks); Possibility of extension.
35 hours/week, $17.96/hour

Must satisfy the requirements of the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage program. This includes being a recent graduate from a college or university within the last 24 months at the start of employment and being between the ages of 16 and 30. Additional requirements may apply, please check eligibility (https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-graduates/careers-heritage-graduates.html).

This position involves a variety of archival related tasks, including maintenance of physical storage and handling of collections. The ability to lift and/or move 22.7kg, as well as traversing stairs, will be required.

Required Qualifications:
-A graduate of a recognised Masters in Archival Science program or equivalent in the archival field. Non-equivalent programs will not be considered.
-Strong knowledge of RAD.
-Familiarity with electronic archival databases and finding aids.

Desired Qualifications:
-Familiarity with AtoM.
-Have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft suite programs.
-Good communication skills and the ability to work with others.
-Attention to detail and organisational skills.
-Critical thinking and writing skills.
-Has knowledge of and interest in archives, museums, and local history.
-Able to provide a clear Criminal Record and a Vulnerable Sector Check.

While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply only those selected for interviews will be contacted.


Apply to:
Young Canada Works Website (https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Opportunity/ProjectDetails?projectId=8417)

When applying please quote Job ID: 147631.

Any enquiries can be directed to:
William Shepherd
Collections Officer
Swift Current Museum
44 Robert Street West, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada
S9H 4M9
Phone: 306-778-4815
Email: w.shepherd@swiftcurrent.ca