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

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

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 setting. 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 professional 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 .

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.

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