Archivist - Toronto, Canada - Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery

Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Do you have knowledge of archival theories and best practices? Do you have excellent appraisal, arrangement and description skills, and experience working with a variety of media types including digital records? Do you also have exceptional customer service skills and the ability to respond effectively to a range of clients? If so, the Information, Privacy and Archives Division has an exciting opportunity for you

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What can I expect to do in this role?: You will:

provide comprehensive reference services to a diverse clientele

- research recorded archival records in all media from government and private sources
- assist with planning, coordinating and implementing the acquisition and management of archival records
- supervise public reading rooms, and administer procedures and guidelines to ensure the safety, security and proper handling of archival records
- liaise with various units at the Archives of Ontario to undertake outreach activities with client groups and provincial organizations
- monitor storage conditions, and stability of records and identify storage requirements

Please note:
These positions include repetitive tasks such as data entry, lifting and moving 35-50 lb containers of archival material

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

You are able to lift and move 3550 lb containers of archival material

Technical Knowledge:

You have knowledge of archival theory and best practices to implement archival functions such as appraisal, acquisition, arrangement and description, preservation and reference

Communication Skills:

You have proven customer service and interpersonal skills to respond to complex inquiries
You have effective oral and written communication skills to provide reference and orientation services on archival holdings to the public and to prepare reports, briefing notes and customer service guides

Interpretive and Problem-Solving Skills:

You demonstrate interpretive and problemsolving skills to assess and research requests for original records

Other Essential Skills:

You demonstrate analytical skills to develop options and recommendations on program and policy directions
You have time management skills to set priorities and meet deadlines

Additional Information:

Address:

1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 134 Ian Macdonald Blvd, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Understanding the job ad definitions
Schedule:
3.7
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Note:
Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including shortterm assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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