Careers
BC Local Government Job Posting Service
19 – 24 Avenue South
Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8
Phone: (250) 489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335
Fax: 250-489-3498
Records Management Specialist
Term (12 – 18 Months)
Nestled within the beautiful Rocky and Purcell Mountains, in the southeast corner of British Columbia, the East Kootenay region is a four-season destination. The region boasts unlimited year-round outdoor recreation including skiing, hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, golfing, boating, hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, mountaineering, white-water rafting and snowmobiling. The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) serves over 60,000 permanent residents and approximately 25,000 to 30,000 seasonal residents. The region is diverse, home to several unincorporated communities, eight municipalities and four First Nations communities.
The Corporate Services Department is seeking a Records Management Specialist for a 12 to 18 month maternity leave. Under the supervision of the Corporate Services Officer, the Records Management Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the RDEK’s Records Management Program in accordance with legislation and organization requirements. The Records Management Program ensures that the RDEK’s corporate records, in all formats, are managed throughout their entire lifecycle – from creation and preservation through to disposition. This position is responsible for implementing strategies that continuously improve recordkeeping practices across the organization and providing training to staff on records and information management policies, procedures, and best practices to all departments
As the successful candidate you have:
- Considerable knowledge of Records Information Management techniques applicable to computerized records, digitally born records, and computer system applications.
- Extensive knowledge of Records Management regulations, bylaws, policies and legislation and issues related to information protection within local government.
- Interpersonal and internal operational communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrates ability to function independently, as a team member, motivator, and facilitator.
- Demonstrates ability to be flexible, prioritize tasks and responsibilities and complete duties and projects within allotted time.
- Demonstrates ability to provide effective consultation and customer service.
- Demonstrates ability to manage, plan, implement, organize and problem solve in a complex dynamic environment.
Essential Qualifications:
- Degree in related field; supplemented by specialized courses in records management and/or information technology.
- 3 years’ experience in administrating Corporate Records Management Programs, ideally within local government.
This is a temporary, full-time (35 hours per week) Union position with an hourly rate of $44.72, with an increase to $46.95/hour after a successful 6-month probation period.
If you are interested in joining an organization with a reputation of being a great place to work, and you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we invite you to submit a resume and cover letter with references to the contact below, no later than Friday, July 12, 2024 at 12:30 pm to:
Ashley Grobell, Human Resources Manager
Email: [email protected] [MS Word format or PDF]
Please quote: 2024-27
www.redek.ca
Information on our organization and copy of complete job description are available on the RDEK website (www.rdek.bc.ca/careers). We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Employment Length: Temporary
Education Requirement: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Job Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Rate: $29.74 to $31.24 Hour
