Government Records Archivist

• Recent Graduates
• 0–5 Years of Experience
• 5–10 Years of Experience
• 10+ Years of Experience

• Archives
• Records Management

At Tourism and Culture, we are a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to Yukon’s vibrant tourism, arts, museums, heritage, historic sites, and archival communities and to their contributions to Yukon’s quality of life.

Yukon Archives acquires, preserves, and provides access to the Yukon’s documentary heritage. Our collection of archival textual records, photographs, sound recordings, films, ephemera, and published material provides a fascinating insight into the Yukon’s diverse cultures, history, stories, and communities. Yukon Archives is committed to upholding the objectives of The Steering Committee on Canada’s Archives’ Reconciliation Framework: The Response to the Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Taskforce and is actively working towards making our facility and our records more accessible.

Reporting to the Territorial Archivist, the Government Records Archivist applies corporate and institutional policies in order to acquire, appraise, arrange, and describe records that are evidence of government actions and decisions. Working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders, you will enhance access to records of historical significance to researchers representing diverse interests and communities. You will also work with government corporate and departmental information management staff on a variety of projects involving government-wide initiatives such as digital records management. You will have opportunities to participate in reference and outreach activities, and to engage with record creators and research communities.

For more information about this position, please contact Kaitlin Normandin, A/Territorial Archivist at Kaitlin.Normandin@yukon.ca or (867) 667-8063.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Kristen Mintz, Human Resources Consultant at Kristen.Mintz@yukon.ca or (867) 667-5679.

Please do not email resumes to the email address above; resumes may only be accepted through the E-Recruitment application system.

Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. If you have these qualifications, ensure you clearly expand upon them (for each applicable employer) in your resume using the year/month format.
• Master of Archival Studies, Master of Library and Information Science with a specialty in archives, or related field;
• Demonstrated experience applying records and information management principles and practice;
• Demonstrated experience applying archival theory and practice;
• Experience using database software for the management of collections;
• Experience in developing and implementing digital records projects would be considered an asset.
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.
Before applying, you may want to refer to our sample resume to assist you in submitting your application.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:
• Ability to carry out a wide range of archival activities such as appraisal, acquisition, arrangement, description, and related services, particularly in a government records context;
• Strong research and information-gathering skills along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied in an information management environment;
• Experience advising on archival issues with regard to the management of active and semi-active government records;
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills; including teamwork and customer/client service;
• Knowledge of applicable legislation.

Additional Information
Conditions of Employment:
• Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s licence.

Job Requirements:
• Requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of boxes up to 12-18kg and oversized materials, occasionally by stairs.
• Occasional exposure to dust, dirt, pests, and mold (with protective equipment).

*Relocation expenses will not be provided for this position.

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This posting closes on: 22 March 2024

Please visit the Government of Yukon’s employment website for more information.