Sacramental Records Archivist - Digitization (4-Month)

Collage; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Diocese of Hamilton is seeking a Processing Archivist for Sacramental Records to support a province-wide digitization project. This role focuses on preserving historic baptismal, marriage, and death records and increasing accessibility for genealogy and citizenship processes.

Responsibilities include reviewing registers, creating descriptive records, coordinating with parish staff and the digitization firm, and preparing materials for shipment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education preferred.
• Degree or coursework in library science, archival science, or related field.
• Experience handling historic documents and creating condition reports.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient data entry and use of archival content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Review sacramental registers and create condition reports.
• Update sacramental registers as needed.
• Create archival accession and descriptive records.
• Develop tracking protocols and liaise with parish staff and digitization firm.
• Prepare sacramental registers for shipping.
• Review digital records for accuracy.
• Research and respond to genealogy inquiries.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Data entry

Education

Post-secondary education

Library/archival coursework

Tools

Archival software

Accessioning

Job description

The Diocese of Hamilton is seeking a Processing Archivist for Sacramental Records to support a province-wide digitization project. This role focuses on preserving historic baptismal, marriage, and death records and increasing accessibility for genealogy and citizenship processes.

Responsibilities include reviewing registers, creating descriptive records, coordinating with parish staff and the digitization firm, and preparing materials for shipment.