Heritage Manager

Full-Time Indeterminate (office in Burwash Landing)

Salary: $$67,161.71 to $95,586.75 per annum, ($36.90-$52.52/hr, depending on experience)

Overview

Reporting to the Director of Lands and Resources and Heritage, the Heritage Manager promotes public awareness, appreciation, respect and understanding of all aspects of culture and heritage, implementing Chapter 13 of Kluane First Nation Final Agreement.  Their goal is to manage and protect heritage resources through integrated resource management including land use planning and development assessment, and by promoting the recording and preservation of traditional language, beliefs and oral histories, including legends and traditional knowledge. 

Education and Experience

• Training in one or more of the following related fields would be advantageous: archaeology, anthropology, history, library studies, cultural resource management, archives

• Minimum of one year of post-secondary education in a heritage related field or significant heritage work experience in a First Nation environment

• Experience in a management or supervisory role

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of KFN Final Agreement, Umbrella Final Agreement and corresponding implementation plan

• Knowledge of Kluane First Nation history, culture and traditions

• Knowledge of basic heritage programs, protocols and procedures

• Able to work independently and as part of a team that includes individuals from diverse backgrounds, including Elders

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong computer literacy (MS Office) and organizational skills

• Able to identify and successfully apply to funding agencies.]

• Strong wilderness and traditional skills

• Supervisory and program management skills

Please submit applications to: hr.manager@kfn.ca or fax to (867) 841-5900

no later than 5:00 pm on the closing date.

Thank you for your application, however, only qualifying candidates will be contacted.

Post date:         July 15, 2021

Close date:       July 29, 2021, or until filled

We're now accepting applications for summer 2021 positions until February 5, 2021.

STEP-21048-G ARCHIVAL ASSISTANT

TOURISM & CULTURE - YUKON ARCHIVES

The Archival Assistant will work over the summer of 2021 at Yukon Archives in Whitehorse. Located at Yukon Place next to Yukon University, the Yukon Archives provides access to Yukon‘s archival and publish documentary heritage through in person and online visits. The Yukon Archives Archival Assistant will work on two projects to improve the online and in person access to important historical records for the public. The projects will run simultaneously one carried out in the morning and the other in the afternoon. The first project is to review a selection of archival government files identified in the Yukon Archives report “Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: A Research Guide for the Yukon Archives” (2019) to determine public access to documents as per the exemptions set out in the ATIPP (Access To and Protection of Privacy) Act. Completing this vital process provides clarity for families and researchers as access and restrictions will have been determined in advance for these files which may contain information about family members or which revealed the impacts of colonialism in Yukon and Canada. The second project is the catalogue a selection of historic maps and plans from the Yukon Archives Holdings using the national standard, “Rules for Archival Description”, and entering these map catalogue descriptions into a database which provides online and in-person access to these important historical-geographical records. The student will work independently in a collaborative office environment and will demonstrate an awareness for appropriate professional behaviour, high attention to detail, and ability to manage time and tasks into projects and to use and improve their analytical skills in projects which require an ability to make decisions based on complex legislation and standards.

This position has been preferenced to:

• persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry

• persons of Aboriginal ancestry

• persons with disabilities

Field of Study: Completion of third-year or higher in History, Geography, First Nations Studies or related field of study.

Conditions of Employment: Ability to lift 40 pounds, the possibility of working with dusty materials, confidentiality

Eligibility

To apply for STEP jobs you must meet the definition of a Yukon post-secondary student as follows:

• currently attending full-time undergraduate studies in a minimum 2-year program that will result in a:

  • certificate;

  • diploma; or

  • degree.

• returning to full-time studies in the fall or graduated this current academic year; and

• must have resided in Yukon for 2 consecutive years immediately prior to commencement of classes this academic year or eligible for the Yukon Grant or the Student Training Allowance;

and you are:

• a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and legally entitled to work in Canada;

• not a member of the employer’s immediate family or direct supervisor; and

• a Yukon resident.

Note:

• Masters programs are not eligible for STEP.

• International students and temporary foreign workers and their dependents are not eligible for STEP.

STEP wages: what do STEP jobs pay?

Wages are at least $20.19 per hour. As your education level increases, so does your payment, as follows:

• $20.19 per hour upon completion of 1st year of post-secondary

• $21.64 per hour upon completion of 2nd year

• $23.15 per hour upon completion of 3rd year

• $24.77 per hour upon completion of 4th year or higher

Employers other than the Government of Yukon may pay higher than these amounts.

How to apply

1. Review the current STEP positions:
   STEP positions with the Government of Yukon; or
   STEP positions with private sector employers.

2. Complete the application form.

3. Include your resume.

4. Submit your application to terilee.huff@gov.yk.ca.

Specialist, Corporate Records and Information Management - (1051)

Position Title: Specialist, Corporate Records and Information Management

Hours Per Week: 5 X 7 Hours

Guaranteed Minimum Hours: 35

Start Date of Position: 1/4/2021

End Date (Temporary and Term): 1/14/2023

Status of Position: Term

Position Description

Job posting closes: November 21, 2020, at 5:00 pm (PST)

An Eligibility List may be established from this job posting – The duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full–time, permanent part-time, temporary full–time, temporary part-time, term or casual vacancies based on the requirements of the organization within the same classification. Future vacancies for similar positions will be filled by going to the next highest-ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted. Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.

Specialist, Corporate Records and Information Management 

Job Code: 281
Department: Legislative Services

Job Summary:

The incumbent leads, project-manages and coordinates implementation of a corporate records and information management program for the City of Whitehorse that encompasses paper records and electronic records in a variety of formats on a shared local area network (LAN), and that addresses digitization and archiving of records as appropriate.   

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develops and leads an implementation process framework to enable departments to migrate their records into the corporate program and to independently conduct routine ongoing management of their records and information. Advises departmental staff in the reclassification of existing physical files and digital folders.

2. Maintains up to date key program infrastructure including a Records Classification and Retention Schedule, records management administrative directives and a records management manual, making necessary revisions and updates as implementation proceeds.  Develops additional framework materials such as forms as required. 

3. Researches, analyses, makes recommendations on and oversees the implementation of file management software and electronic documents and records/information management systems.  Participates in procurement and implementation of records and information management software solutions and on the ongoing management of records/information on the city LAN.  Creates corporate metadata standards.

4. Ensures a plan and program are in place for back-up and recovery of information holdings in the event of a disaster.

5. Oversees the establishment and outfitting of a storage area for inactive records, develops related procedures and supports departments in an inactive records processing project.  Coordinates with departments on projects for the City’s vital records to support business resumption in the event of a loss.

6. Develops and delivers an evergreen training program intended to keep staff current on corporate practices, drafting any necessary support documents.  Builds corporate records/information capacity through outreach.

7. Conducts research and analysis on risk issues surrounding the security of the City’s information assets including identifying and valuing assets, setting scopes, conducting assessments, ensuring that records and information management components are included in new system developments. Develops and implements processes for securing and protecting information holds supporting audit, legal and investigation files.

8. Researches records management protection of privacy best practices and emerging regulatory requirements.  Monitors the City’s compliance with relevant, existing federal and territorial legislation, and with internal administrative directives.  

9. Follows, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.

10. Other related duties.

This description contains elements necessary for the identification and evaluation of the job.  The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Number of Hires Needed: 1

Working Conditions:

The majority of the work is performed under normal office conditions.  Some intra-city travel will be required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Certificate in Information and Records Management or relevant post-secondary education related to Library and Information Technology or Archival Studies.

• A minimum of five years’ progressive records management experience and skills.

• Membership in the American Records Management Association or equivalent, prior municipal experience and/or experience in paper to electronic records conversion would be assets.

• Proven interpersonal skills related to team building, liaison with stakeholders, and collaborative problem-solving.

• Familiarity and experience with electronic records/information management systems and solutions.

• Ability to read, analyse, understand and interpret legislation and policies.

• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft and communicate clear, concise documents and to successfully train colleagues in the city’s records/information management policies, practices and procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively with a wide range of people.  Corporate change management experience is an asset.

• Good analytical, organizational, prioritizing skills with the ability to multitask with minimal supervision.

• Willingness to maintain/upgrade related skills and/or accreditations.

Examples of Equipment to Operate:

General office equipment including computer skills to operate software programs related to intranets, spreadsheets, word processing, electronic mail, records/information management, etc.

 A valid Yukon driver’s licence is desirable.

Other Details:

Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City's online Applicant system via www.whitehorse.ca/careers. Instructions on applications are provided at https://www.whitehorse.ca/departments/human-resources/how-to-apply. If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at HR@whitehorse.ca.

To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume. 

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process. 

At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview. 

Employment Contract: PSAC Y023

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Introduction   

Native American communities are sovereign governments.  Tribes had their own traditional governments prior to European invasion.  These governments maintain their own territories, their own laws, and their own legal restrictions surrounding cultural issues. Most Native American communities have federal recognition, while others hold state recognition.  In Canada, many Native American communities have a similar status through federal treaties or provincial acknowledgement.  Native Hawaiians are accorded special status by both federal law and state law.  A number of federal laws in the United States specifically address both cultural and human rights of Native Americans and their communities.  While we share a common commitment to the preservation and dissemination of knowledge, archivists and librarians should understand and respect Native American rights and laws, which are recognized in the United States Constitution.  These statuses and associated rights form the basis of the principles behind the Protocols for Native American Archival Materials.    

Over the past decade, tribal leaders, archivists, and librarians in the United States and Canada have expressed an interest in improving existing relationships and developing new relationships with non-tribal institutions which hold American Indian archival material.  Numerous professional groups support this goal, such as the Society of American Archivists, the Council for the Preservation of Anthropological Records, the American Indian Library Association, the International Indigenous Librarians Forum, and the American Association for State and Local History.  These Protocols outline many opportunities for collecting organizations to cooperate with Native communities. 

In April 2006 a group of nineteen Native American and non-Native American archivists, librarians, museum curators, historians, and anthropologists gathered at Northern Arizona University Cline Library in Flagstaff, Arizona.   The participants included representatives from fifteen Native American, First Nation, and Aboriginal communities.    The group met to identify best professional practices for culturally responsive care and use of American Indian archival material held by non-tribal organizations. 

Human rights themes, such as understanding Native American values and perspectives and providing contexts for Native American archival materials, repeatedly emerged in the discussions.  Related policy and legal topics included:

• the importance of consultation with and concurrence of tribal communities in decisions and policies

• the need to recognize and provide special treatment for culturally sensitive materials

• rethinking public accessibility and use of some materials

• the role of intellectual and cultural property rights

• the need to consider copying, sharing, and/or repatriation of certain materials

• the recognition of community-based research protocols and contracts

• reciprocal education and training

• raising awareness of these issues within the profession

The Protocols build upon numerous professional ethical codes (Society of American Archivists, American Association for State and Local History, American Anthropological Association, and the Oral History Association); a number of significant international declarations recognizing Indigenous rights, including several now issued by the United Nations; and the ground-breaking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Protocols for Libraries, Archives, and Information Services.

The contributors to these North American best practices hope that the lines of communication opened by this work will serve as the genesis for an ongoing national discussion around different approaches to the management, preservation, and transmission of Native American knowledge and information resources.  These Protocols urge archivists and librarians to consider Native American perspectives on professional policy and practice issues.
The proposed standards and goals articulated in Protocols for Native American Archival Materials are meant to inspire and to foster mutual respect and reciprocity.   Institutions and communities are encouraged to adopt and adapt the culturally responsive recommendations to suit local needs.  New issues for consideration will undoubtedly arise as the best practices are debated and implemented.  The contributors intend this document to be a work in progress—subject to revision and enhancement. 

To join the NAAS Listserv (for Free!!!) just go to the SAA website and click “login” at the top right of the page. Then create an SAA user account and subscribe to up to three sections. 

NAAS Learning Modules

First Half: How to Identify the Protocols: An Examination of Case-Studies

Overview key tenets of Protocols

APS Case Study Overview

Multiple Choice: Identifying tenets of Protocols (NO RECORDING)

Breakout Discussion: “What do the Protocols mean to you?” “How does your institution implement the Protocols (if any)”? (NO RECORDING)

Second Half: How to Prepare Your Institution:

Introduction to Range of Interaction

Native American Collections Audit

Introduction to Cultural Audit work conducted by Nick Wojcik & Veronica Reyes-Escudero. Breakout Discussion: What is “Digital Repatriation”? NO RECORDING

Webinar Series

his first session of the Protocols Webinar Series highlights the theme of building relationships of mutual respect. This is explored through a conversation with host Jennifer R. O'Neal (University of Oregon) and Jonathan Pringle (University of New Mexico). Pringle expands upon his recently submitted PNAAM case study highlighting his previous work at Northern Arizona University. The webinars will also produce a usable toolkit to use in implementing the Protocols in non-tribal repositories.

This second session of the Protocols Webinar Series highlights the theme of striving for balance in content and perspective. This is explored through a conversation with host Jennifer R. O'Neal (University of Oregon) and Brian Carpenter (American Philosophical Society). Carpenter expands upon his recently submitted PNAAM case study highlighting the work of the American Philosophical Society to develop protocols for their Indigenous collections.

Webinar Episode #3 includes an in-depth conversation with the entire Tribesourcing Southwest Films Project team. This is a project that takes mid-20th century educational and sponsored films about Native peoples of the U.S. Southwest back into tribal communities and recording Native narrations and contextual information for film content by the Native communities they represent. This “tribesourcing” method allows for identification of local knowledge that might otherwise be lost, as well as providing rich, community-based metadata records for each film.

In the webinar the team highlights the project and discuss the following topics:

1. Overview of the American Indian Film Gallery collection housed at the University of Arizona

2. How the project seeks to enhance, contextualize and reinterpret valuable historic visual imagery, when the original narrations are often inaccurate and culturally uninformed

3. Strategies and steps involved in building relationships with local tribal community partners in providing context

4. Major lessons learned when building relationships and partnerships with Native American tribes and individuals

The team also showcases their website built on Mukurtu and demonstrates the merging of old video and new narrations. The project team includes: Jennifer Jenkins, Principle Investigator, University of Arizona; Melissa Dollman, Project Manager, University of North Carolina PhD Student (Yankton Sioux descent); Rhiannon Sorrell (Diné), Instruction and Digital Services Librarian, Diné College; Crystal Littleben (Diné), Program Coordinator, Navajo Cultural Arts Program

Government Records Archivist - (18333)

Department: Government of Yukon -> Tourism & Culture - Archives

Location: Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type: Permanent

End Date: Full/Part Time Standard Hours Bi-weekly 75 Hours

Classification: SS15

Salary: $78,153.00 - $90,228.00

Union: YEU

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Travel: 10%

Admissibility: Open to all Candidates

Job Summary and Requirements

Yukon Archives acquires, preserves, and provides access to Yukon’s documentary heritage. Our acquisition mandate is broad, encompassing archival records from the public (government) and private (non-government) sources as well as published library materials.

We acquire government records in all formats from Yukon government agencies, as well as Yukon municipalities. As Government Records Archivist, you will apply corporate and institutional policies in order to acquire, appraise, arrange and describe records that are evidence of government actions and decisions. Working collaboratively with co-workers, you will enhance access to records of historical significance to researchers representing diverse interests and communities. You will also work with corporate and departmental information management staff on a variety of projects involving government-wide initiatives such as digital records preservation strategies. You will have opportunities to participate in reference and outreach activities and to engage with record creators and research communities. 

Here is what we can offer you:

The Yukon Archives is a contemporary facility located in the Traditional Territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council.

As an employer, the Government of Yukon offers a number of benefits including:

Competitive extended health benefits package and pension plan.

Generous annual paid vacation and travel allowance subsidy.

Flexible work arrangement options.

Read here to learn why Yukon Government is listed as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Prior to applying, refer to our sample resume to assist you in your application.

• Post-secondary education with one of the following:

  • Master of Archival Studies.

  • Master of Library and Information Science with a specialty in archives.

• Demonstrated experience applying archival theory and practice.

• Demonstrated experience applying records and information management principles and practice.

• Experience using database software for the management of collections.

• Experience in developing and implementing electronic records projects would be considered an asset.

If you have these qualifications, ensure you clearly expand upon them (for each applicable employer) in your resume. Please note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
Candidates who have a Master’s or bachelor’s degree in history, political science or other social sciences or related field with several years of experience working in an archives may be equally considered.
 

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

• Ability to carry out a wide range of archival activities such as appraisal, acquisition, arrangement, description, and related services, particularly in a government records context;

• Strong research and information gathering skills along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied in an information management environment;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;

• Familiarity with advising on archival issues with regard to the management of active and semi-active government records;

• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy;

• An energetic and self-confident individual who shows tact and diplomacy dealing with a variety of people;

• Strong interpersonal skills; including teamwork and customer/client service.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment: Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s licence.
 

Job Requirements: Occasional lifting of boxes (10‑15 kg.) and potential exposure to dust, dirt, pests and mould.

Eligibility List: 12 months

Post Date: 30 September 2019

Close Date: 22 October 2019

Job Description: TC-Government Records Archivist