Archivist

Archivist

Classification: Full time Permanent

Salary: $30.00 $40.00 per hour

Location: Williams Lake BC

Deadline: Until Filled

The Tilhqotin National Government (TNG) is the official First Nations government serving the Tilhqotin Nation. TNG is located in Williams Lake British Columbia and serves six communities including Esdilagh Tideldel Yuneitin Tletinqox Xeni Gwetin and Tlesqox.

The Archivist is responsible for providing expert knowledge about archival records and cultural belongings in a variety of formats and engages in multiple research strategies to gain access to their content often using resources such as corporate databases and web access. The Archivist conducts original research both as an integral part of the acquisition and processing of records and the provision of reference and information services.

Key Responsibilities:

Locate repatriate/acquire arrange and describe a wide variety of physical and digital archival materials pertaining to the Tilhqotin Nation

Arrange and describe existing archival materials currently held by the Tilhqotin National Government (TNG)

Establish the Tilhqotin Nation Archives:

Set up the physical space for the Tilhqotin Nation Archives

Develop policies and procedures for managing archival materials ensuring compliance with relevant legislation professional standards the principles of OCAP (ownership control access and protection) and culturally specific Tilhqotin principles

Follow standard chain of custody practices

Working with the individual communities to ensure that the information gathered is shared

Help obtain and subsequent implementation and use of archival software (TBD)

Collaborate with other TNG departments and employees especially IT and the Data Manager to ensure integration between archival and other records management systems

Manage the Tilhqotin Nation Archives in line with relevant policies and procedures

Facilitate access to records and information in a culturally sensitive manner with particular emphasis on access to records by Tilhqotin members and community governments

Support the repatriation of Tilhqotin ancestral belongings from museums private collections and archaeological repositories through information management

Work with TNG colleagues to develop and implement procedures for confidential access to special collections pertaining to traditional knowledge

Establish and maintain a small research library of select historical archaeological ethnographic (etc. materials

Funding permitting mentor and supervise junior archivist and summer student(s)

Requirements:

Degree in archival science or archival studies or an equivalent combination of related education experience and/or training. Related experience may include working in a GLAM institution a government ministry or in a community organization such a cultural centre or Indigenous government office preferably in a role related to archives records management cultural heritage or traditional knowledge.

Degrees in library science records management information studies museum studies history or anthropology will also be considered with relevant experience

Required proficiency with records management or document management software general information systems

Required proficiency with Microsoft Office

Experience interpreting and applying legislation and drafting policy related to privacy acts records management acts and other policies and procedures related to the management of records

Other Knowledge and Skills:

Experience working in Indigenous communities considered an asset

Experience working with Indigenous records and British Columbia colonial records considered an asset

Ability to work alone with initiative and independence

Effective oral and written communication skills organisational skills and relationshipbuilding and conflict management skills

Cultural sensitivity and competency with the ability to work with Tilhqotin Elders Youth community staff and Leaders in a respectful and thoughtful manner

Working Conditions:

Position is located in Williams Lake remote work will not be possible

Travel to six Tilhqotin communities required; travel outside the region may also be required

Ability to attend and conduct presentations

Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and additional hardware

Overtime as required

Lifting or moving up to 40 lbs required

Please send a cover letter resume and 3 references to:

Jenai Nolin
HR Generalist & Recruitment
Tilhqotin National Government
1729 South Lakeside Drive
Williams Lake BC V2G 3A9
Email:

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry per Section 161 of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Only those invited to interview will be contacted.