Help Wanted in Toronto

The following is an abbreviated version of a job opening that will appeal to many genealogists, historians, archivists, and perhaps others:

Archivists at the Archives of Ontario acquire and manage records with high evidential, informational and legal value, documenting the key activities and decisions of the Government of Ontario and the development of Ontario society. We seek a Senior Archivist to accept this exciting opportunity to work on the Collections Development and Management team.

Organization:	Ministry of Government Services
Division:	Archives of Ontario
Position Title:	SENIOR ARCHIVIST
Job Term:	1 Permanent
Location:	134 Ian Macdonald Blvd, North York, M5A 2C5, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:	Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Salary:	$1,193.57 - $1,375.95 per week*
Posting Status:	Open Targeted
Job Code:	7964 - Librarian 3
Schedule:	3-7
Category:	Administrative and Support Services
Job ID:	30645

You will:

• appraise and acquire archival records from government and private sources
• arrange and describe records according to institutional standards
• provide reference services to clients
• participate in outreach activities
• provide team and group leadership to archivists and temporary staff for functional/cross functional projects
• independently plan and conduct appraisals, develop provincewide acquisition plans and strategies and determine scheduling priorities
• provide expert advice on archival practices to management and other staff at the Archives

Please note: you may be required to move 35-50lb containers of archival material

The full job listing and application form may be found at http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx?JobID=30645

My thanks to Ian Singer for telling me about this position.