ARCHIVIST/RECORDS MANAGER

Classification:  Librarian 3                                 

Full-Time Regular Position

The Pas, Manitoba                               

Competition No. 2999

University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the populations we serve.  Applications are invited from individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Aboriginal learners and mature students.

Situated in northern Manitoba, the UCN Library supports the educational and research programs of the faculty, students and staff across 2 campuses and 12 regional centres.

The Position: The successful candidate will be responsible to manage, store, and disseminate information contained in an organizations archives. The incumbent will acquire, store and research textual materials, pictures, maps, architectural documents, electronic materials, films and videos, sound recordings and multimedia materials. The Records Manager directs operations of records management, forms management, electronic information and image management to ensure information is processed efficiently and effectively. The incumbent must ensure that all legal requirements are followed in retaining records for the organization.

Qualifications: The Archivist/Records Manager must have a Master’s Degree in archival studies or Library Science with archival specialization. Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), managing for results and change, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational, critical thinking, leadership and computer skills are required.  Personal experience and/or knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal culture are desired, as is the ability to speak an Aboriginal language.

Employment equity is a factor in the selection process.  Applicants are invited to indicate in their covering letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Salary:  $24.48 to $34.97 hourly, plus remoteness allowance.

CLOSING DATE:  open until filled.

Apply in writing to: University College of the North, Attention: Human Resources, P.O. Box 3000, The Pas MB R9A 1M7; Fax: (204) 623-4414; Email:  hrinfo@ucn.ca.  Please include a minimum of three references.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Legislation (Manitoba).

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.