RESEARCHER
The West Vancouver Memorial Library is seeking a Researcher to assist with the new “Research to Remember” project, which is a unique educational program designed to raise awareness about West Vancouver’s fallen soldiers in World Wars I and II, with a special focus on secondary school students.
Reporting to the Head of Youth Services, the Researcher will be responsible for:
- Conducting in-depth research on two dozen West Vancouver soldiers who lost their lives in World Wars I and II;
- Determining which soldiers have the richest primary source documentation;
- Sourcing copies of primary source material on soldiers from Library and Archives Canada (and possibly other institutions); and,
- Compiling and organizing packages of primary source material on West Vancouver soldiers.
The Researcher will be working from the West Vancouver Memorial Library and given a list of names to research and collect primary source material on. The successful candidate will be oriented to the project but will not receive any research training.
The preferred candidate will possess: robust experience researching and working with online databases of historical material; the ability to interpret different types of historical primary source material; strong communication skills for liaising with Library and Archives Canada, other archival institutions and Youth Department staff; a keen independent work ethic; excellent problem-solving and time management skills; and knowledge of Canada’s involvement in World Wars I and II.
The successful candidate will possess a Masters degree or is currently enrolled in a Masters degree program with experience conducting detailed and comprehensive research, including experience utilizing materials from and liaising with Library and Archives Canada.
This position is being funded by a grant from the World War Community Commemorations Fund and is subject to the parameters, limitations and restrictions required by the grant.
The successful candidate is required to supply a criminal record check and a copy of their credentials.
Position Status:
Union (Grant Position) – Casual
Hours of Work:
Hours and days of work will vary and are expected to be between 10-19 hours per week.
Grant Scheduling Requirements:
The World War Community Commemorations Fund grant provides for 120 hours of work. The schedule is flexible but the work must be completed by December 31, 2015. One or two candidates may be selected to fulfill the grant requirements.
Rate of Pay:
$31.345-$36.925 hourly + a percentage in lieu of benefits
Closing Date:
Noon, September 16, 2015
To Apply:
Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Portal at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position. Please note that all candidates must apply through the Career Portal; we do not accept resumes via email or hard copy.
We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.