Archival Research Assistant, Corporate Records and Archives, Legal Information 4 Month Contract (Hybrid, Toronto)
Share
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
OVERVIEW
At Law Society of Ontario we believe in the importance of a collaborative and supportive work environmentthat provides high quality andprofessional service to the public lawyers and paralegals and other stakeholders.
We are always on the lookout for exceptional individuals who are ready to make a meaningful impact innovate and grow with us. Our offering:
- We value each member of our team and invest in your professional learning and development.
- We provide access to the resources needed to support professional growth mental health and well-being is a priority.
- Our competitive compensation package includes a defined contribution pension plan health and dental benefits plan and a robust Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP).
- Our progressive employment policies high levels of employeeengagement and the impressive architecture and beautiful grounds of the historic Osgoode Hall there are many reasons to work at the Law Society.
We hope you will consider joining the Law Society!
JOB PURPOSE:
Archival Research Assistant will primarily be responsible for researching the history of the Law Societys Great Library in preparation of activities to mark the bicentennial of the library in 2027.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- The successful candidate will be enrolled in a graduate-level archives / information studies university degree.
- Some previous experience working in an archives.
- Familiarity with scanning equipment and software as well as searching archives and library databases
- Familiarity with copyright and its application to materials in all media.
- Familiarity with applying the Rules for Archival Description (RAD).
- Experience using Adobe Minisis CAMS (archives management system) and SharePoint are assets.
- Excellent research analytical communication and time management skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Locate evaluate and analyze material relating to the Great Library in the Law Societys archival collection.
- Conduct secondary source and image research on the Great Library.
- Digitize relevant records and material according to archival standards.
- Organize material and ingest documents into a SharePoint library.
- Re-describe material in the archival collection according to archival standards.
- Participate in activity planning meetings as well as departmental team meetings.
- Other tasks as assigned.
WORKING ARRANGEMENT
The Law Society has introduced a Distributed Workforce Model to leverage flexibility and agility and to maximize employee productivity and engagement. Work arrangements will be determined by role and departmental working arrangement for this contract position has been classified as Hybrid where the employee will regularly flex their work location between home and specific application of this will be communicated to applicants contacted during the recruitment process.
OUR COMMITMENT
The Law Society of Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from persons representing the diversity of our community. We are committed to creating an accessible barrier-free and inclusive workplace and are committed to continuing compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please make any requirement you may have for accommodation during the recruitment process known when contacted.
If you are unable to apply to this position due to the requirement for an accommodation of any kind please email us at or call . We appreciate all interest and will directly contact candidates under consideration.
The Law Society of Ontario does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen assess or select applicants during the hiring process at present.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
