Archivist R21 - Victoria, Canada - BC Public Service

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Posting Title- Archivist R21- Position Classification- Archivist R21- Union- GEU- Work Options- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $67,728 - $77,012 annually (effective April 9, Close Date- 4/25/2023- Job Type- Temporary (Auxiliary)- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Royal BC Museum- Ministry Branch / Division- Archives- Job Summary
One Full Time Position - One-year Term until 2024

Archivist 21

Annual Salary Range:
$67,728 - $77,012 (effective April 9, 2023)

The Royal BC Museum (RBCM) was established in 1886, making it one of the oldest continually operating museums in Canada.

Since its inception the museum has changed and evolved alongside the rest of the province.

Today's RBCM is committed to creating community connections, gathering spaces and educational programs, and to providing opportunities for critical thinking, self-reflection, and thought-provoking experiences to people across BC and around the world.

The BC Archives were founded in 1894 and in 2003, both organizations joined together to become BC's combined provincial museum and archives, with its purpose being to broaden the understanding about our province.

We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and wonder, while sharing BC's story with millions of visitors who walk through our doors and explore our website each year.

IMAX Victoria is also part of the RBCM and provides incredible immersive cinematic experiences and work in tandem to deliver inspiring educational and entertaining experiences.

The RBCM, is updating not only the facilities and infrastructure, it is creating a new Collections and Research Building in Colwood, BC.

It is an exciting time to join the museum team as we rethink and modernize our methods and processes, and welcome the perspectives and stories of all British Columbians.

The Archivist will work in the BC Archives, which is responsible for the physical and digital access to collections, and preservation and digital services and initiatives.

The mandate of the BC Archives is to ensure that the historical records of the province are preserved, managed and made accessible.

The department is also responsible for managing physical and digital access to collections via a reference room and a collection management system.

BC Archives staff contribute to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation and openness to many perspectives; participate in a culture of ongoing learning, collaboration, innovation, creativity and community engagement; and promote the museum's positive response to UNDRIP, TRC, DRIPA and the Task Force Report.

This position coordinates the evaluation, selection and acquisition of records, develops and maintains relevant procedures as well as creates access tools in order to provide thorough access, and description and control of the historical and evidentiary record of British Columbia.

As well, this position undertakes original research with the aim of access in a variety of formats and participates in cross-departmental projects.

The applicant will also need to have a minimum of one-year experience working in an archival institution such as; appraisal, arrangement and description of archival records in all formats, preparation and maintenance of finding aids and to include providing public access to records.

Preference may be given to those with experience managing projects or leading/participating in archives - related programming.

An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.

How to Apply:

Additional Information:

This position requires a Criminal Records Check under the BC Public Service Screening Policy and the Criminal Records Review Act.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status).