Request for Proposal Assistant Archivist

Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada

Job Location:

Ottawa - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada

Request for Proposal

**The deadline to submit an RFP is Monday December 8th at 5:00 pm. **

Project: Archival processing cataloguing and digitizing of documents

Type: Contract Work for an assistant archivist

Term: 8 December 2025 to 31 March 2026

Fees: $45.00 per hour / maximum contract $25000

Reports to: Archivist

The Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada is seeking a person or firm to perform the tasks listed in the scope of work for a limited-term contract. The Assistant Archivist will bring together European/colonial archival theories and practices with Inuit knowledge traditions and specific cultural information needs.

Scope of Work:

Appraisal arrangement and description of records according to RAD and ICC Canada Archives standards;
Digitization of textual photographic and graphic records;
Writing of name authority files (biographies) according to ICC Canada Archives standards;
Adding created content (descriptions and digitisations) to the ICC Canada Archives database (AtoM);
Preparing archival descriptions for translation into Inuktitut;
Other related duties as requested by the Archivist.

Recommended Qualifications Knowledge and skills:

Familiarity with archival practices methodologies and theories especially descriptive standards;
Excellent written communication skills in English;
Strong research skills and the ability to synthesize information gathered through research;
Superb organizational skills and attention to detail;
Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively;
Flexible in handing a variety of concurrent tasks with solid time management abilities;
Strong computer skills in Microsoft 365;
Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality;
Some knowledge and understanding of Inuit culture traditions and issues;
Travel to other libraries and archives in the greater Ottawa area may be required;
Moderate physical activity requires lifting up to 40 pounds and some standing and walking;
Spoken Inuktut is an asset.

Education:

Completed graduate degree in archives or a related field from an accredited university (information management history Indigenous studies library science etc.)

Inuit Circumpolar Council CanadaRequest for Proposal**The deadline to submit an RFP is Monday December 8th at 5:00 pm. **Project: Archival processing cataloguing and digitizing of documentsType: Contract Work for an assistant archivistTerm: 8 December 2025 to 31 March 2026Fees: $45.00 per hour ...

Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada

Request for Proposal

**The deadline to submit an RFP is Monday December 8th at 5:00 pm. **

Project: Archival processing cataloguing and digitizing of documents

Type: Contract Work for an assistant archivist

Term: 8 December 2025 to 31 March 2026

Fees: $45.00 per hour / maximum contract $25000

Reports to: Archivist

Scope of Work:

Appraisal arrangement and description of records according to RAD and ICC Canada Archives standards;
Digitization of textual photographic and graphic records;
Writing of name authority files (biographies) according to ICC Canada Archives standards;
Adding created content (descriptions and digitisations) to the ICC Canada Archives database (AtoM);
Preparing archival descriptions for translation into Inuktitut;
Other related duties as requested by the Archivist.

Recommended Qualifications Knowledge and skills:

Familiarity with archival practices methodologies and theories especially descriptive standards;
Excellent written communication skills in English;
Strong research skills and the ability to synthesize information gathered through research;
Superb organizational skills and attention to detail;
Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively;
Flexible in handing a variety of concurrent tasks with solid time management abilities;
Strong computer skills in Microsoft 365;
Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality;
Some knowledge and understanding of Inuit culture traditions and issues;
Travel to other libraries and archives in the greater Ottawa area may be required;
Moderate physical activity requires lifting up to 40 pounds and some standing and walking;
Spoken Inuktut is an asset.

Education:

Completed graduate degree in archives or a related field from an accredited university (information management history Indigenous studies library science etc.)