Young Canada Works - New Westminster, Canada - City of New Westminster

City of New Westminster
City of New Westminster
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New Westminster, Canada

1 month ago

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Description

New Westminster, British Columbia:


Number of Openings: 1


Hours per Week: 35 hours per week.


Employee Group:
CUPE, Local 387


Location:

Anvil Centre: 777 Columbia St


Competition #: 500


Additional Details:


The New Westminster Museum and Archives has a 16 week summer employment opportunity which will run from May 6, 2024 to August 29, 2024; Sundays to Thursdays.

However, a flexible week may be necessary in order to meet community programming and engagement needs.

The New Westminster Museum is transitioning it role within its community; its mission is to enhance knowledge and deepen understanding of the City and its diverse peoples by illuminating past events, exploring current issues and facilitating conversations around future possibilities.


Duties include:

  • Assisting the public with reference inquiries
  • Assisting with receiving of public donations and City transfers
  • Processing archival material
  • Data entry of records into the archives' database
  • Appraisal of materials
  • Providing archival advice, input, and services to fellow staff members
  • Report writing
  • Preparation of resources to assist users of the archives
  • Other duties as assigned by the Archivist

Requirements include:

  • Familiarity with the theory and principles of archival operations
  • Ability to work cooperatively, as part of a team.
  • Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Adobe suites
  • Ability to work 35 hours a week from Sundays through Thursdays.
  • Ability to successfully pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check.
  • To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest._
  • New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylemspeaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land._
  • We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on._
  • We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
  • This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada._
Employment Status
Temporary Full-Time
Pay Range
$22.12 per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits
Closing Date **4/28/24
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