Position at Archives Association of British Columbia

Conservation Coordinator

The Archives Association of British Columbia (AABC) promotes and
advances the acquisition, preservation and use of archival material
in the province of British Columbia.  A current objective of the
AABC is the provision of archival preventive conservation services
to its membership.  This conservation service, the British Columbia
Archives Conservation Service, established in 1992, is managed by
the AABC.

Reporting to the Conservation Committee of the AABC, the successful
candidate will be responsible for the administration and continuing
development of a province-wide conservation program for member
archival institutions.  The Conservation Coordinator visits member
archival institutions to conduct facility and/or collections
surveys, provides advice to members on conservation matters, devises
and coordinates joint projects among member institutions, prepares
and delivers workshops, and is otherwise responsible for the general
administration of the program, performing related duties as
required.

The incumbent must possess strong interpersonal and organization
skills, considerable initiative, effective oral and written
communication skills, and the ability to work independently.
Considerable travel will be required of the incumbent and a valid
class 5 driver's licence and a vehicle are required.

This is a one year, full-time contract position with the possibility
of renewal.

Qualified applicants will hold a Master's degree in conservation
with a minimum of two years conservation experience or an equivalent
combination of training and experience.

Salary range: $38,000 to $45,000 per 49 weeks.

Please submit detailed resumes by 23 February 1997 to

    Conservation Committee Chair
    P.O. Box 78530
    University Post Office
    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z4

Trevor Livelton
Vice President
Archives Association of B.C.

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                  Conservation DistList Instance 10:66
                Distributed: Wednesday, January 22, 1997
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