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Organization:
Ministry of Government and Consumer Services
Division:
Information Privacy and Archives Division, Archives Management and Information Storage Branch
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary Assignment/Contract up to 12 months, with possibility of extension
Job code:
07962 - Librarian 2
Salary:
$1,202.82 - $1,423.44 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
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? If so, the Collections Development and Management Unit has an exciting opportunity for you!
About the job
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, stability of records and identify storage requirements
Please note: This position includes repetitive tasks such as data entry, lifting and moving 35-50 lb containers of archival material
What you bring to the team
Mandatory:
• You are able to lift and move 35-50 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
• You are able to apply knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Archives and Recordkeeping Act, Copyright Act and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Communication Skills:
• You have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to respond to complex inquiries
• You have strong 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 problem-solving 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
Apply by:
Monday, December 2, 2019 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 134 Ian Macdonald Blvd, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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