National Ctr. for Truth & Reconciliation

Vice-President (Indigenous)

Position number: 38112

Date posted: August 7, 2026

Job details

Archives Assistant - AA1 (AESES)

New Project Full-Time (Grant Funded)

Full time:

Yes

Permanent:

No

Work schedule:

35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary:

$27.52 to $38.37 per hour ($50,086.40 to $69,833.40 per annum)plus vacation pay

Appointment Dates

September 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027

Trial/Probation period:

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Angel Gomez - [email protected]

Qualifications

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INDIGENOUS CANDIDATES. APPLICANTS MUST SELF-DECLARE ON THEIR COVER LETTER/RESUME AS INDIGENOUS (FIRST NATION, METIS AND/OR INUIT).

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

- Undergraduate degree and at least the first year of a graduate archival studies degree is required.

EXPERIENCE:

- At least one year of directly related administrative experience is required.
- Experience working on a computer and using a variety of software is required (e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat Reader).
- Experience with database software is required.
- Experience working within an office environment is required.
- Experience arranging and describing archival records is required.
- Experience digitizing photographs and textual records is required.
- Experience with historical research is required.
- Experience working with or using archival records is required.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Ability to comprehend, visualize, and intellectually compartmentalize archival collections and archival functions is required.
- In addition to fluency in English, demonstrated verbal and written comprehension in French or other relevant language is preferred.




- Understanding of relationship between records and history and concept of primary sources is required.
- Excellent office skills are required, including:
- Communications and interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Document management skills
- Keyboarding skills

- Ability to think analytically, anticipate and resolve problems, exercise sound judgment and carry out duties with tact and diplomacy in a confidential environment is required.
- Ability to work independently and undertake work as directed is required.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize diverse tasks with attention to detail is required.
- Must be self-motivated and proficient in multi-tasking to meet competing deadlines.
- Ability to keep sensitive matters confidential is required.
- Technical abilities are required, including:

- Proficiency with computers and software commonly used in the office

- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience or interest in working with a university or other educational institution.
- Experience or interest in working with Residential School Survivors.
- Familiarity with the University of Manitoba.
- Corporate knowledge of the NCTR and the TRC.

Key responsibilities

Providing arrangement and description of archival material, including creating and maintaining intellectual control over archival records

- Assisting in processing archival material, including background research, appraisal and selection, arrangement if necessary,



drafting descriptive entries according to the NCTR archival standards, data entry, and creation of web pages.
- Researching and staying up-to-date with archival best practices and standards.

Creating digital copies of archival material for access and preservation

- Scanning or photographing archival records to NCTR archival standards.
- Preparing records for ingestion into the NCTR’s preservation and access systems.

Other projects or assistance to the general operation of the NCTR

- Attending Archives staff meetings and other meetings as required.
- Assisting with the general operation of the NCTR.
- Submitting work plans and reports.
- Other duties as assigned.

Additional information

Please note that this is a Full-time position and requires 100% on-site attendance (fully on-site).

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or (phone hidden). Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.

📌 Archives Assistant(AESES) (Canada)
🏢 University of Manitoba
📍 Canada