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Processing Archivist: Sacramental Records
@ Diocese of Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario
Overview
The Diocese of Hamilton is hiring a Processing Archivist for its Sacramental Records Digitization Project, a 4-month full-time term from January to April at 32 hours per week, paying $23.00 per hour. The role covers condition reporting, accessioning and descriptive records for historic baptismal, marriage and death registers, and genealogy research.
Pay:
$23 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Review sacramental registers and create condition reports
- Update registers and create archival accession and descriptive records
- Develop tracking protocols and liaise with parish staff and digitization firm
- Prepare registers for shipping and review digital records for accuracy
- Research and respond to genealogy inquiries
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary education preferred
- Degree or coursework in library or archival science
- Experience handling historic documents and condition reports
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Proficient computer and data entry skills with archival systems
- Ability to work independently and in a small team
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Hours per week | 32 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | library science, archival science |
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Diocese of Hamilton
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
Job Title: PROCESSING ARCHIVIST: SACRAMENTAL RECORDS
Location: Chancery Office | Bishop Farrell Library & Archives (698 King Street W, Hamilton)
Hours: 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: 4-month term (January to April)
Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour
Position Summary
The Processing Archivist: Sacramental Records will contribute to the preservation of historic records through the administration of the Sacramental Records Digitization Project. The project will see the creation of digital copies of sacramental registers containing historic baptismal, marriage, and death records for parishes throughout the province of Ontario. These records track the spiritual growth of the Diocese of Hamilton, and in addition are useful sources for genealogy and civil processes such as Canadian citizenship applications. The Processing Archivist will provide integral support in preserving and increasing access to these vital records.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Review sacramental registers and create condition reports.
- Update sacramental registers as needed.
- Create archival accession and descriptive records.
- Develop tracking protocols and liaise with parish staff and the digitization firm regarding the progress of the project.
- Prepare sacramental registers for shipping.
- Review digital records for accuracy.
- Research and respond to genealogy inquiries.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education preferred.
- A degree or course work in library science, archival science, or another relevant field.
- Experience with handling historic documents and preparing condition reports.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Proficient computer and data entry skills, including experience with archival content management systems, accessioning, and creating descriptive records.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small-team environment.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Diocese of Hamilton is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation, please inform the Human Resources Manager.
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