The Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives (ANLA) invites applications for a permanent part-time position as its Professional Development Officer (PDO). 

ANLA 

ANLA promotes professional standards in procedures and practices and provides outreach to archives, archivists, and individuals committed to the preservation of archival records in the province. ANLA also provides a network for communication among members and represents the archival community of Newfoundland and Labrador in federal and provincial partnerships. 

We acknowledge that the lands on which ANLA and its member institutions are situated are in the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk, who are gone forever, and the traditional territories of the Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit of this province. 

Position description 

ANLA seeks a creative, knowledgeable, and collaborative individual to work under the direction of a volunteer Executive Board. The position will focus on:

• the planning, design, and delivery of archival education and training programs;
• providing advisory services to the ANLA Executive, individual and institutional members, and to heritage, historical, and other related organizations; 
• managing the daily administrative operations of the ANLA office (including updating the website and connecting with members through social media and an email list); 
• promoting growth of the ANLA membership; 
• acting as a liaison between ANLA and relevant archival institutions and provincial and federal governments or agencies; 
• and representing ANLA as directed by the Executive. 

This is a part-time position, 25 hours per week, based in St. John’s, that may be worked as a four-day week or a shorter work day over five. A hybrid arrangement of working at the ANLA office and/or at home is acceptable, in consultation with the Executive. Flexibility is required to accommodate daytime, evening, or weekend workshops, conferences, presentations, or events at which the PDO represents ANLA. Travel related to these duties may also be required, primarily in-province. 

For further details, see Professional Development Officer Job Description. 

Qualifications 

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada. 

Candidates must have a strong working knowledge of digital and physical archival practices and a commitment to educational program delivery. Experience (1-3 years) working in an archive or library, or coursework towards a Master’s degree in archival studies, information/library studies, or history, is required. An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered. Completion of a Master’s degree is preferred. Knowledge of Newfoundland and Labrador history is desirable. 

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, experience working in a digital office environment, proficiency at project planning, attention to detail, and ability to work in a self-directed, independent job with minimal supervision are essential. A valid driver’s license and own vehicle are assets. Candidate must provide a Criminal Records Screening Certificate. 

Salary 

$33,800 per year ($26/hr) – $39,000 per year ($30/hr) plus vacation and other benefits 

To apply 

Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references no later than November 2, 2024, electronically or in writing to: 

Aimee Chaulk, President, ANLA Email: president@anla.nf.ca

The ANLA physical office has been closed to the public since March 12 due to a broken elevator at our building, and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the building has since been closed altogether. However, our Professional Development Officer/Archives Advisor Mary Ellen is working from home, and you may get in contact with her via phone or e-mail. Please leave a phone message on the ANLA phone line at 709-726-2867 or e-mail anla@nf.aibn.com if you need to get in touch. Stay safe, everyone!

The ANLA Executive has decided to postpone our 2020 Annual General Meeting. We typically hold it in June, but in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are postponing to a date further in the future. We will reassess the situation in August. If you would like to get involved with ANLA before then, please get in touch! We are currently meeting virtually.

The Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives mourns the death of our friend and colleague Larry Dohey. Larry was a member of our organization from the beginning of his archival career. In typical Larry fashion, he became active on our board almost immediately and served in various positions for over ten years. He hosted many ANLA meetings and events during his tenure with the archives at the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John’s and continued to be a friend to the association when he moved to The Rooms.

One of Larry’s greatest strengths was in communicating the relevance of archives to the life of this province. He became in many ways the public face of archives. His ‘’Archival Moments’’ blog and VOCM broadcast opened the possibilities of the world of archives to a wide community of people. One archivist commented that because of Larry’s work “my Nan finally understands what I do for a living.’’

Larry’s knowledge of archival sources, gleaned from his archival experience and his own research, enabled him to connect people and organizations to the archival resources that helped to tell their stories and answer their questions. It wasn’t all academic – he took a genuine interest in the research journeys of the people who turned to him for advice and his empathetic support resolved many research dilemmas. His work in this area epitomised the value of the archival skill set.

Larry was a wonderful colleague and friend. In the Canadian archival community he was renowned for his hospitality, his conviviality and his kindness to one and all. One Canadian archivist, speaking  of a conference they both attended, said “ Larry’s accommodations were not up to standard so I told him he could stay at my place.  It took him less than 24 hours to inform his vast network of fellow Newfoundlanders in the city that he was in town and before I knew it, I was the host of large kitchen party that was simply too much fun. “ We all acknowledge with happy memories that part of his life.

Larry loved this province, loved its culture and loved the stories its archival records could tell. We extend our sincere condolences to his partner Ian, to his family and to his colleagues and friends. He was a good man.