Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> Library

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

16 August 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$4,765.00 - $4,912.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

PB8

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Start Date

9/1/2026

End Date

6/14/2027

Employee Group

CUPE 951 - Term

of Hires Needed

1

Category

Education, Training, and Library

About this Opportunity The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

This position is eligible for a Modified Work Schedule

Job Summary

Situated within UVic Libraries’ Collection Management Services, the Digital Collections Assistant (DCA) reports to the Digital Collections Operations Manager and plays a key role in making cultural collections available online, through their work digitizing physical resources and describing those resources to facilitate discovery.

The DCA primarily carries out high-quality standardized description of library resources, creating metadata for a wide variety of subjects, languages, and formats in the Libraries’ digital collections platforms. The DCA also works under the guidance of the Digitization Supervisor to digitize a broad range of physical material, process images, and multimedia file formats.

This position requires moderate lifting, pulling, reaching, kneeling, crouching,



repetitive movement and standing or sitting for long periods.

Job Requirements

Experience:

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to 3 years’ working within a comparable environment. This ideally includes experience in metadata and/or cataloguing using library standards in an academic setting, working with digital asset management systems and digitization.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

- Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment
- Ability to prioritize and manage time and tasks with attention to detail
- Ability to problem-solve by using judgement, independent thinking and/or analysis
- Ability to apply and interpret international standards and local policies and procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and tailor communication style for different audiences
- Proficiency with computer applications (i.e., MS-Office Suite – especially Excel, Adobe Create Suite, content management systems) and data remediation software (i.e. OpenRefine)
- Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy while performing repetitive tasks
- Ability to use equipment and software documentation to operate, and troubleshoot issues
- Knowledge of basic windows file management including directory paths, shared drives, file properties, etc.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment in a qualified and conscientious manner




- Excellent analytical and research skills
- Ease using technology and enthusiasm for applying technology to solve problems
- Excellent organizational skills
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to new ideas and concepts

Specialized knowledge/education

- Working knowledge of efficient searching and use of cataloguing and metadata online tools and databases (OCLC, Amicus, Library of Congress databases, etc.) is an asset
- Experience using digitization equipment, such as flatbed, overhead, and 3D scanners, along with experience with SLR cameras and digital photography would be an asset
- Experience using video or audio editing software, Photoshop and Irfanview, and editing PDF documents is an asset
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline is strongly preferred
- Knowledge of at least one language other than English is an asset

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

📌 Digital Collections Assistant - (997714.1) (Victoria)
🏢 University of Victoria
📍 Victoria