Are you a strong leader who can motivate a team to meet deadlines and deliverables? Do you have archival expertise? If so, consider this opportunity as a Senior Archivist!
Bring your project management skills and knowledge of archival theories and best practices to the Archives Division to acquire and manage records of high evidential, informational and legal value, documenting the key activities and decisions of the Government of Ontario and the development of Ontario society.
About the job
You will:
• Provide leadership to archivists and archival staff for functional/cross functional projects;
• Independently develop strategies and determine scheduling priorities;
• Provide expert advice to management and staff on archival practice;
• Appraise archival records from government and private sources;
• Arrange and describe records according to institutional standards;
• Provide comprehensive reference services to clients;
• Coordinate outreach activities with client groups, provincial organizations, and universities.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory
• You must be able to lift and move 35-50lb containers of archival material.
Technical Knowledge:
• You have knowledge of archival appraisal, acquisition, arrangement and description, preservation and access issues.
• You have knowledge of archival theory and practice including Rules for Archival Description.
• You interpret the legislation governing access and use of Ontario government records (e.g., Archives and Recordkeeping Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Copyright Act).
• You can analyze and advise on archival value of existing, proposed and obsolete electronic systems content
Leadership and Coordination Skills:
• You have knowledge of project management skills to lead, coordinate, set priorities and deliverables and work with minimal supervision.
• You demonstrate effective time management skills and good judgement to guide other staff and organize, plan and coordinate.
• You can lead and coordinate outreach activities, including orientations, workshops and speaking engagements.
•You can provide team and group leadership for functional or cross-functional projects.
Communication and Customer Service Skills:
• You can explain complex and technical subject matter to a diverse clientele
• You can prepare briefing notes and appraisal reports for management approval with required timelines
• You can respond effectively to complex inquiries and work collaboratively on initiatives to promote public awareness
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment