ARCHIVIST

Career Opportunity

ARCHIVIST

Prince Rupert City & Regional Archives

Prince Rupert, British Columbia

We are looking for an energetic individual with excellent qualifications and administrative

skills to oversee the operation of our extensive and busy archives. Situated in City Hall, and

with off-site storage, we have a comprehensive and varied collection of documents and

photographs that tell the story of Prince Rupert and surrounding area. Our reference and

research assistance services are heavily used by academics, authors, businesses, government

departments, family history researchers, and community groups.

Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Archivist will be responsible for all

aspects of our archives including evaluation, accession and cataloguing of materials,

ensuring proper storage and climate control, budget development, financial management,

and supervision of staff and volunteers. The Archivist will also oversee public access,

providing expert knowledge of our archival and other historical records in a variety of

formats. With contracted help, the successful applicant will be responsible for technical

issues including digitizing the collection, website development and staff computers.

This is an exciting opportunity for an organized and self-motivated professional comfortable

with managing multiple responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

• Masters degree in Archival Studies or Library/Information Studies with a focus on

archives from an ALA accredited institution

• 2-5 years experience working in archives

• Knowledge and understanding of archival principles, Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy law, and copyright regulations

• Knowledge and practical experience in creating descriptions using Canadian Rules for

Archival Description (RAD)

• Experience with digitization of historic materials

• Proficiency in computer office software including word processing, spreadsheets and

other applications

• Excellent research and problem solving skills, written and oral communication

• Demonstrated administrative, financial and organizational skills, ability to multitask and

prioritize work flow

• Experience in grant writing an asset

This is a full-time position of 35 hours per week. We offer a starting wage of $35/hour,

pension plan, sick pay and three weeks annual leave.

This position requires a criminal record check.

Competition closes June 30, 2025

Only those short listed for interviews will be contacted.

Please send a cover letter and resume to:

President, Board of Directors

by email : archives@citywest.ca

by post : Prince Rupert City & Regional Archives

P.O. Box 1093

Prince Rupert, BC

V8J 4H6