Government Records Archival Technician

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 23705

Ministry: Culture and Status of Women

Location: Edmonton, AB

Full or Part-Time: Full-time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open competition

Closing Date: March 17, 2022

Classification: Information and Creative Technical Services 1

About Us

The ministry works to improve Albertans’ quality of life through support of cultural development, historical preservation and increased gender equality by building a vibrant cultural sector by supporting the development and sustainability of Alberta’s creative and cultural industries; artists and arts community; recreation and sport; non-profit / voluntary sector and increasing gender equality by working with ministries to make sure gender and other identity factors are reflected in Alberta government policies; programs and legislation.

Role

The Provincial Archives of Alberta (PAA) preserves the collective memory of Alberta and contributes to the protection of Albertans’ rights and sense of identity. The PAA is currently seeking a Government Records Technician.

Reporting to the program Manager, the Archival Technician provides technical support to the Collections Management Section of the PAA in meeting its mandate to acquire, preserve and make available records of permanent value to the people and Government of Alberta.

As the successful candidate, you will support the Section by

• documenting the acceptance of records into the custody and control of the archives (accessioning);
• processing archival records;
• retrieval of archival records;
• participating in special projects as required; and
• providing back-up coverage as needed.
  

To be successful, you will require an awareness of the legislation that provides the framework within which the PAA operates, and of archival and information management principles, practices and techniques, especially those related to the processing of archival collections. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be a key contact for clients, government organizations and volunteers.

Qualifications

A two-year diploma in a related field, such as information management or library technology with at least one year of related experience. Awareness of archival and information management principles, practices and techniques and demonstrated ability to perform preventative preservation work are assets. Equivalencies will be considered.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

Salary

$1,729.02 to $2191.08 bi-weekly ($45,127.42 - $57,187.18 per year)

Notes

This is for 1 full-time permanent position.

Hours of work: 36.25 hours/week, Monday to Friday 8:15 am – 4:30 pm, work week.

Final candidates for this competition will be asked to undergo an academic verification and security screening.

In order to accurately reflect your related experience/education, in your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience.

• For employment: Please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. Example: Community Support Worker, Jan 2018 - June 2021, Part-time (three 8 hr shifts/week).
• For any Post-Secondary Education: Please specify your major and length of program, the educational institution, and the year you graduated.
  • Examples:
    • Bachelor of Arts, major in Psychology, University of Alberta, 2009
    • Social Work Diploma (1 year), Campbell College, 2017
      

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

How To Apply

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Resources for applicants:

It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Shannon D Nadeau at Shannon.nadeau@gov.ab.ca

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