Archives Assistant - Victoria, Canada - University of Victoria

University of Victoria

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Victoria, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> Library- Posting Close Date- 20 April 2023- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m.

on the closing date.- FTE- 1.

0- Salary Grade- $4, $4, Additional Posting Information:

N/A
Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE
Classification
Library Assistant/PB8
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am
4:30pm
Start Date
5/15/2023
End Date
12/11/2023
Employee Group:

CUPE 95

Term # of Hires Needed 1
Category
Administrative and Support Services
About this OpportunityThe University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada's best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria's diverse academic programs, worldclass research and commitment to civic engagement.
Job SummaryThe Archives Assistant reports to the Director, Special Collections & University Archivist. Working in a collegial and inclusive team environment within Special Collections & University Archives, and the Libraries, the Archives Assistant provides reference and retrieval service to patrons remotely and in the shared Special Collections & University Archives Reading Room, processes and catalogues incoming archival and library materials, conveys information to patrons on unit policies as appropriate, and provides administrative assistance for the universitywide Records Management programme.
Job Requirements
Skills:
Excellent computer and data entry skills;
Strong communication (writing, conversation, interpersonal) skills;
Commitment to high quality public service;
Ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities;
Performs tasks with care and attention to detail, reviewing work for accuracy and completeness;
Strong organizational skills and an ability to meet deadlines;
Ability to relate effectively with patrons, UVic staff, and managers with tact and diplomacy;
Ability to adapt to new technologies;
Physical ability to lift, bend, reach, push and carry a weight up to 18 kg (up to 40 lbs).
Expertise with a variety of software, including Photoshop, Web Content Management and the MSOffice Suite;

Specialized Knowledge/Education:

Secondary school graduation or equivalent
Completion of archival and/or library technician training.

Experience:

This position requires 2 years of experience working in an archives or special collections unit of a public institution at a comparable level.

Related work experience should include:

Experience working with archival and library materials;
Knowledge of integrated library systems, archival holdings systems, and classification systems;
Experience working with sensitive and/or confidential information;
Familiarity with Privacy/Access legislation pertaining to Archives
Experience working with archival and library databases (records creation, data entry);
Experience working in academic libraries or a records management unit would be an asset

Territory acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the lək̓wəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

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