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Join Our Team as an Archivist!

The City of Summerside is excited to announce an opening for the position of Archivist. If you are passionate about preserving history and have a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our community by managing and developing our archival collections.

About the Role

As an Archivist, you will play a crucial role in acquiring, appraising, and maintaining archival materials. Your expertise will help authenticate historical documents and records, ensuring that our rich history is preserved for future generations. You will also assist users in accessing these materials, making history come alive for our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire archival materials to build and develop an archival collection.
• Appraise archival materials for significance and relevance.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive archival collection.
• Authenticate historical documents and records.
• Research the origins and historical significance of archival materials.
• Assist users in accessing archival materials effectively.
• Design programs for managing, disseminating, and storing archives of all types.
• Develop policies and procedures for corporate cataloguing systems, records scheduling, and disposal.
• Organize noncurrent archives and create cataloguing and retrieval systems.
• Plan the computerized management of archives and electronic records.

Who You Are

We are looking for a candidate who embodies the following personal qualities:

• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Possesses efficient interpersonal skills.
• Exhibits excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Demonstrates flexibility and initiative.
• Shows sound judgment and organizational skills.
• A true team player.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years in archives/archival administration, library and archives assisting, or museology/museum studies.

Work Environment

This position is based in the archives of a government department and/or agency, where you will collaborate with a dedicated team committed to preserving our community's history.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $59,641.00 to $65,804.00 annually (to be negotiated), along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Benefits: Dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan, paramedical services coverage, and vision care benefits.
• Financial Benefits: Pension plan.
• Other Benefits: Free parking, wellness program, and a permanent work term.

Work Details

• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 40 hours per week

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career as an Archivist with the City of Summerside, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our mission to preserve and share our community's history!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.