Archivist, Royal BC Museum, Victoria, BC - Deadline - February 21, 2024 Archivist, Royal BC Museum, Victoria, BC - Deadline - February 21, 2024 The Royal BC Museum (RBCM) was established in 1886, making it one of the oldest continually operating museums in Canada. Since its inception the museum has changed and evolved alongside the rest of the province. Today's RBCM is committed to creating community connections, gathering spaces and educational programs, and to providing opportunities for critical thinking, self-reflection, and thought-provoking experiences to people across BC and around the world. We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and wonder, while sharing BC's story with millions of visitors who walk through our doors and explore our website each year. The RBCM, is updating not only the facilities and infrastructure, it is creating a new Collections and Research Building in Colwood, BC. The BC Archives is part of the Archives, Collections and Research division and works closely with peers to ensure the evidence and stories revealed in our documentary heritage are incorporated into Museum programming, exhibits, events and learning. The BC Archives is the provincial archives, and collectively we acquire, preserve and make publicly accessible the documentary heritage of the province, and provide physical and digital access to collections of historical photographs, documents, sound recordings, film, art, maps and publications. Modernization is not confined to revitalizing and improving our physical collections space, the BC Archives is focused on our users and transforming our services to the public, as well as the development of a digitization and digital preservation strategy that will ensure we can continue to preserve and provide access to our collections for centuries to come. BC Archives is working to build strong, respectful relationships with BC communities, address our colonial legacy, and implement the Reconciliation Framework for Canadian Archives. We are committed to reconciliation-based and trauma-informed archival practice. Under the direction of the Director of Archives, this position is responsible for providing expert knowledge about archival and other historical records in a variety of formats and engages in multiple research strategies to gain access to their content, often using outside resources such as corporate databases and web access. The archivist will be focused on the records of religious organizations within the BC Archives collections. They will be supporting crucial efforts to enhance accessibility to these records, particularly those relating to Residential Schools. The archivist will benefit from experience and knowledge of digitization, processing and description of audio-visual and photographic materials. This position manages and coordinates the evaluation, selection and acquisition of records, develops and maintains relevant policies, procedures and standards as well as creates access tools in order to provide thorough access, and description and control of the historical and evidentiary record of British Columbia. As well, this position undertakes original research with the aim of access in a variety of formats and coordinates departmental projects. OR an equivalent combination of related experience, education and/or training. Working in a GLAM institution, a government ministry, or in a community organization, such a cultural centre or Indigenous government office, in a role related to archives, records management, cultural heritage, or traditional knowledge. Experience working with audio-visual or photographic records Experience managing projects Of national and international standards for archival arrangement and description. Knowledge of legislation that applies to archival records, such as the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Information Management Act, the Personal Information Protection Act and the Copyright Act. Knowledge of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in BC Act (DRIPA), the First Nations Information Governance Centre's principles of Ownership, Control, Access and Possession (OCAP), a Reconciliation Framework for Canadian Archives and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Final Report - Calls to Action. Knowledge of British Columbia's history and geography including Indigenous history and culture is an asset. Ability to produce finding aids and other access tools in accordance with national and international standards Be able to plan, organize and manage own complex work load An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies. This position requires a Criminal Records Check under the BC Public Service Screening Policy and the Criminal Records Review Act. have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status). Job poster The ACA office is located on the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation whose presence here reaches back to time immemorial. #