Archival Technician – Job Description

Length of Assignment: November 30, 2020 – March 31, 2021
Job Type: Full Time (Monday – Friday, 9:00-5:00)
Deadline for application: 4:00 PM, Monday, November 16, 2020.
To apply: Email a cover letter, resume and letter of reference to info@oseredok.ca

General Responsibilities and Duties:
Reporting directly to the Museum Technician and the Project Mentors, the Archival Assistants(s) will work to implement the Unprocessed Archival Fonds Project. Over a four month period, The Archival Assistant(s) will work to complete the processing of various small archival fonds (collections) at Oseredok. This project aims to enhance the access to Oseredok’s collections and the histories of Ukrainians in Winnipeg’s political, arts, and community life. This position is an opportunity for a recent graduate to lead a project and develop their skills in the archives. At the end of this project, the Archival Assistant(s) will present a public lecture on their work and research as part of Oseredok’s public programming.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• Process a series of small fonds (collections) at the series and folder level,
• Create Finding Aids and CVS Compliant Spreadsheets,
• Physically manage and sort archival materials (e.g. paper, photographs),
• Accurately describe materials and uphold standards for of the Rules of Archival Description,
• Research additional information to supplement the fonds’ Finding Aids and Spreadsheets,
• Work towards a final Public Presentation for Oseredok’s Public Programming about Oseredok’s archival collection and work of the internship,
• Report to supervisors about the progress of the project, and,
• Maintain organized and presentable work spaces.

Experience and Skills
This position is funded by Young Canada Works, as such, candidates must verify they meet the program’s eligibility requirements before they are offered an interview, therefor candidates are eligible if you:

Are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible); are legally entitled to work in Canada; are between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment; are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment; will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with the program; are unemployed or underemployed; are a college or university graduate; will not be receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits while employed with the program; and have not previously participated in or been paid under this or any other Career Focus internship program funded under the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy.

• Possess a B.A., B.S., M.A. or other relevant post graduate education,
• Possess excellent communication skills in English
• Possess excellent Ukrainian reading and writing skills,
• Possess a strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow direction and adjust to changing procedures

About Oseredok:
Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre is a public heritage institution with a mandate to preserve and share Ukrainian heritage in Canada. It collects, cares for, documents and interprets material related to the intellectual and cultural life of the Ukrainian community. These include, among other, objects of material culture, folk art, fine art, ethnology, and community history. The Centre shares its collections with the public through a public program of exhibitions, guided tours and affiliated activities, workshops, courses, public lectures and special events. It also provides access to its holdings for researchers and provides reference services to the public.
Oseredok is committed to equity in all its policies, practices and procedures. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who apply for this position.