Archives Technician - Full-Time (Term)

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The University Library requires a qualified Archives Technician to join the Library’s Archives Team. This is a full-time, 2-year term appointment beginning approximately March 2, 2026.

Reporting to the University Archivist, this position will be working in the archives, organizing and compiling descriptive records, physically processing archival materials, and providing archival reference services. This role functions to facilitate the accessibility, preservation, and usability of archival holdings for the University community and its stakeholders.

Primary responsibilities of this position include :

• Organizes and compiles information for accession and descriptive records, including preparing file lists
• Accessions records into Archives and Special Collections’ holdings
• Arranges and describes archival records according to industry standards (Rules for Archival Description) and in-house policies and procedures
• Completes physical processing tasks, such as re-foldering, re-boxing, and storing archival materials
• Conducts preventive conservation on Archives and Special Collections’ holdings
• Assesses the physical and digital preservation needs of records in a variety of media and determines the optimal preservation strategy to ensure the longevity of the materials
• Researches the background of record creators and individuals, families, and organizations found in the Archives’ holdings
• Creates, edits, and publishes digital finding aids using archival management systems, such as Access to Memory (AtoM)
• Creates, edits, and publishes metadata records to provide public access to Archives holdings using digital asset management systems
• Participates in the digitization of material from the Archives
• Answers reference questions regarding items in the Archives; assists patrons in finding materials and / or sending to patrons in response to requests.

Position Qualifications

We are seeking a candidate who possesses the following :

To apply for this position, please refer to “Careers at the U” on the University of Lethbridge Human Resources webpage at https : / / www.ulethbridge.ca / careers

Thank you to all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $4,576.00 - $5,114.00 monthly

Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $4,576.00 - $5,652.00 monthly (AUPE - Grade 9)

Campus Lethbridge

Employment Group AUPE

Position Category Other

Open Date 01 / 09 / 2026

Close Date 02 / 09 / 2026

Desired Start Date 03 / 02 / 2026

Position End Date (if temporary) 03 / 02 / 2028

Employment Equity

The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@uleth.ca so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.

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