Public Archive Technicians Specific Skills

Assist in developing inventories, forms and finding aids; Codify and classify archival materials; Transfer materials from current to semi-current status or put into permanent storage; Purge, sort, reduce and sample archives; Research and retrieve archival materials; Ensure that proper procedures are followed in the use of computerized document management systems; Put archival materials on microfilm or in databases

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Team player; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Organized

Type of Materials

Special materials (e.g., audio-cassettes, videos, maps, microform, educational kits, etc.); Serials or newspapers; Electronic media (e.g., CD, DVD, USB key, etc.)

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Site Environment Non-smoking; Air conditioned

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Work Setting Business and/or industry; Public archives

Computer Applications

MS Access; MS Excel; MS Windows; MS Word; Internet; MS Outlook; SharePoint; Library classification system

Experience Experience an asset

Education Bachelor's degreeor equivalent experience

Languages English