Guide Canada’s largest repository of Jewish heritage through archival leadership, RAD expertise, and collection development. This full-time position serves Greater Toronto. As Director of the Ontario Jewish Archives, you will shape a revitalized physical space and digital presence before its spring 2027 launch. The role combines senior archival practice with strategic planning, preservation management, donor stewardship, research access, and outreach. You will oversee collections, online systems, exhibitions, educational resources, newsletters, and partnerships across heritage, arts, academic, cultural, and community organizations.

Key Responsibilities
- Acquire, appraise, arrange, describe, and preserve archival holdings
- Ensure access policies address privacy and copyright considerations
- Oversee online databases, websites,



and digital preservation platforms
- Develop donor relationships and significant collection acquisitions
- Deliver outreach programming, exhibitions, and educational resources

Requirements:
- Senior archival skilled with seven to ten years’ experience
- Three to five years supervising archival staff
- Master of Archival Studies or recognized equivalent
- Proven grant writing and partnership development success
- Strong communication, negotiating, and fundraising skills Apply archival expertise and Canadian Jewish history knowledge to expand access, preserve collections, and strengthen OJA’s public profile.

📌 Senior Jewish Archivist Director (Toronto)
🏢 The Jewish Federations of North America
📍 Toronto