Director, Collections Management

Role Responsibilities

The Director, Collections Management plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of Alberta’s archival landscape. You will lead a dedicated team responsible for the foundational work behind the acquisition, preservation, and access to government and private records of enduring value. Your leadership will guide the Provincial Archives of Alberta in preserving Alberta’s rich history while navigating the legislative and regulatory framework that governs the Archives, the Heritage Division, and the Government of Alberta. 

As Director, you will oversee the management of both the Government Records and Private Records programs. Your role is crucial in building meaningful collaborations—working not only within the Archives but across the broader Government of Alberta’s records and information management program. You’ll develop and foster relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, from community groups and donors to organizations with shared interests.
By engaging with these diverse groups, you’ll champion the archival mission, strengthening understanding and support for the crucial work of the Provincial Archives in safeguarding Alberta’s heritage for future generations.

Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing and managing the staff and programs of the Collections Management Section, with full responsibility for the spectrum of archival work for government and private records
• Overseeing the management of the Provincial Archives' holdings resulting in the long-term preservation of this "one of a kind" government asset. 
• Contributing to the content development of a fully integrated and interactive "one-stop-shop" to all Provincial Archives' holdings in a virtual environment, to help locate and use materials found in the Archives
• Building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

• Drive for Results: Works to remove barriers to outcomes, when engaging with groups within GOA as well as service providers and donors.
• Systems Thinking: Integrates broader context into strategy, planning and decision making.
• Agility: Proactively incorporates change into processes.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Involves key stakeholders when working to achieve institutional outcomes 

Qualifications

A master’s degree in a related field (e.g. Archival Studies; Library and Information Studies; History Archival Studies; Library and Information Studies; History) is required, supplemented by four years progressively responsible experience.
Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Related experience includes:

• Knowledge of archival standards and practices, financial management and leading people within a government context is desirable.
• Thorough understanding of government policy, direction and program expectations, including enterprise information management goals, objectives and activities.
• Working knowledge of relevant government goals and objectives, the political environment and how government works, and ability to translate this knowledge into strategic and program delivery initiatives.
• Extensive knowledge of archival theory and practice as it relates to archival appraisal, acquisition, arrangement and description, preservation, digital preservation and access. 
• Extensive knowledge of relevant provincial legislation, including the Historical Resources Act, Government Organization Act/Records Management Regulation, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Health Information Act, Personal Information Protection Act and Occupational Health and Safety. 
• Extensive experience as an accomplished archives and information management professional. 
• High level of understanding of current and emerging Enterprise Content Management technology, and the relationship to archives and information management.
• Knowledge of the Provincial Archives' diverse and client and donor stakeholder groups.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This is a permanent full-time position.

Hours of work: 36.25 hours/week. 

Position Requirements:

• Final candidates will be required to undergo security screening. 

Other Information:

• A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required and may be used to assess your writing skills. 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - About the Alberta Public Service | Alberta.ca

• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca

• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits

• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive

• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement

• Leadership and mentorship programs