Archivist Technician

Selection process number: 2090-CMN-26-OC-060

ME-03 – $58,980 to $70,901 per year

Temporary full-time position (37.5 hours per week) from January to July 2027

Work location

Nature Heritage Campus (NHC) – Gatineau, QC

Application deadline

October 29, 2026

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Selection process number: 2090-CMN-26-OC-060

Your place at the Museum

We value diversity and believe that we benefit from working in a place where everyone feels included and where the unique qualities and strengths inherent to a diverse workforce are combined. We welcome applications from people who may identify as a member of one or more other equity-seeking groups (e.g., women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2ELGBTQIA+, religious or cultural minorities).

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About the position

The Library and Archives of the Canadian Museum of Nature are located on the Museum's Nature Heritage Campus. The Archives house approximately 1.5 linear kilometers of unpublished documents, primarily institutional records. These institutional records provide insight into past and present activities related to our exhibitions, research, collections, and administration; they tell us stories about field trips, discoveries, exhibitions, our natural world, and much more.

The archival technician will be responsible for the classification and description of the paleobiology archives. These archives contain manuscripts, correspondence, field notebooks, photographs, and other documents that attest to the research, activities, and discoveries of former researchers and curators in the paleobiology division. The archival technician will improve access to these archival holdings by creating and publishing digital research tools to facilitate research and discovery by the public.

Under the supervision of the archivist, the archival technician will:

• Process archival documents (re-housing, sorting, and labeling);
• Examine and structure archival series and file levels within the holdings;
• Create standardized descriptive catalog records in accordance with the Rules for Archival Description (RAD) using Microsoft Excel and the AtoM software;
• Digitize and integrate digitized documents into the institutional digital repository;
• Collaborate with researchers, staff, and volunteers in an interdisciplinary work environment.

Working at the Museum means

• Contributing to an engaging mission as well as exciting projects and challenges
• An inclusive, friendly, and safe work environment
• A competitive salary established by collective agreements
• Access to public service group insurance and retirement plans

Eligibility criteria

This position is open to all employees of the Canadian Museum of Nature and to any member of the public who meets the qualifications below. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Education

Degree in archival science, library science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Requirements

French or English

Bilingualism is considered an asset.

Experience

• At least 1 year of recent professional experience in an archival setting.
• Experience in applying archival principles, rules and standards, for example RAD (Rules for Archival Description).
• Experience in processing, describing, preserving, conserving and ensuring the accessibility of archival documents and specialized collection objects.
• Experience in receiving and processing requests for archival documents from internal and external clients.
• Experience with archival and data management systems, and working in a highly computerized environment, for example AtoM or Archivera.
• Experience in organizing and implementing historical or archival research projects.
• Experience in digitization, including scanning, photography and using different types of digitization equipment.

Interested? APPLY!

The Canadian Museum of Nature is committed to establishing inclusive and barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If you are invited to participate in the selection process, we encourage you to inform us of any accommodations you may require. This information will be treated as confidential.

A statement of qualifications, providing more details on the skills, knowledge and abilities required for this role, can be obtained by contacting the Museum at competition@nature.ca.

All candidates must submit a cover letter and resume describing how their experience and education meet the requirements listed above.

Submit your application by completing the application form where you can upload your cover letter, resume and any other required documents.

DEADLINE: October 29, 2026