Archivist

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!

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, 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

How do I qualify?

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

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, August 16, 2021 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.