Archivist at Squamish Nation

District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 May, 26

Salary

87500.0

Posted On

10 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Archival Work, Event Coordination, Cultural Liaison, Relationships Building, Archival Descriptive Standards, Planning, Delivering, Evaluating Programs, Cultural Knowledge, Squamish Culture, Cultural Humility, Respect, Community Engagement, Grant Writing, Budget Management, Digital Archives

Industry

Government Relations Services

Description

PERMANENT FULL-TIME (2) POSITIONS IN NORTH VANCOUVER(HYBRID) CLOSES: Open Until Filled BE PART OF SOMETHING MEANINGFUL! Are you passionate about preserving culture, history, and stories for future generations? Ta na wa Ns7éyx̱ nitm ta Snew̓iyelh (Language and Cultural Affairs) is seeking a dedicated Archivist to play a central role in safeguarding the heritage of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). This is more than a job—it's a chance to uphold identity, protect knowledge, and contribute to a legacy rooted in language, culture, and tradition. Your work will directly support Nation members of all ages, on and off reserve, ensuring our shared history remains accessible, respected, and alive. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Evaluate, select, arrange, and retrieve archival materials, ensuring their long-term preservation. * Respond to inquiries related to Language, Culture & Archives. * Organize exhibitions, talks, workshops, tours, and other outreach programming. * Apply for grant funding to support archival and preservation initiatives. * Negotiate acquisitions and support repatriation of Squamish artifacts and collections. * Oversee the Archives budget and maintain accurate, ethical records. * Authenticate and appraise historical documents and materials. * Create and maintain accessible digital archives, including the implementation of a Content Management System. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR * A Diploma or Certificate in First Nations Studies, Anthropology/Archaeology, Business, Archival Studies, Squamish Language, or a related field—or strong cultural knowledge with willingness to complete required training. * 2–4 years of experience in archival work, event coordination, cultural liaison roles, or similar community-based activities. * Knowledge of archival descriptive standards and archival science. * Experience planning, delivering, and evaluating archival or records-focused programs. * Strong relationships-building skills with internal and external partners. * Knowledge of Squamish culture, traditions, and heritage is strongly preferred. * Cultural humility and respect for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh values, sovereignty, and self-determination. * Demonstrates extensive knowledge of, and strong connection to, the Squamish community. WHY WORK WITH US * Impactful Work – Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging) * Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development * Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh (guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity. As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes. Salary: $62,500 - $87,500 Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=231d694d-cd50-4fb7-82a6-dd0773e68b38&ccId=9200976969580_2⟨=en_CA&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter&jobId=525291]are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization. Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.

Responsibilities

The Archivist will evaluate, select, arrange, and retrieve archival materials while ensuring their long-term preservation. They will also organize outreach programming and support the repatriation of Squamish artifacts.