Archivist, The General Synod of The Anglican Church of Canada

The Anglican Church of Canada – General Synod is seeking:

ARCHIVIST

Salary: Starting at $83 000 based on experience

Full-time ongoing role – pension and benefits package

Office located in downtown Toronto near Bloor / Yonge subway station

This position will primarily work from the office.

The Archivist preserves the official records and helps tell the story of The Anglican Church of Canada and its communities.

The Archives have become increasingly important to Indigenous, rural, northern, faith-based, and other widely distributed communities across Canada. The archive contains items from the history of The Anglican Church of Canada over the past 500 years and will continue to acquire and share items in a variety of formats. Accessibility of records related to residential schools and the impact on Indigenous people and communities are a special focus of the archive.

The successful candidate will have experience and ideally leadership responsibilities in many of the areas below.

• Manage the archives through effective acquisition, preservation, accessibility of the collection.
• Provide technical and administrative support to ensure the archives continue to develop in areas such as policy development and implementation, adherence to cataloguing systems, and accessibility to individuals and communities.
• Develop collection development priorities and facilitate the transfer of historically significant records.
• Ensure sound environmental conditions for collections and develop strategies to conserve fragile and at-risk materials. Develop and maintain disaster preparedness and recovery plans. Develop and execute plans for moving the contents of the archive.
• Oversee digitization initiatives to improve access and preservation. Support the organization in the management of permanent and temporary electronic records.
• Respond to archival inquiries and facilitate access to the collections.
• Conduct historical research and provide information to support activities such as academic research, genealogical searches, publications, special projects and the work of healing and reconciliation. Prepare exhibits, presentations and educational materials.
• Engage with partners such as The Canadian Church Historical Society, Indigenous communities, historians, academic institutions, museums, libraries and other archival organizations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Masters degree in Archival Studies preferred. Degrees in Library Science, Information Science or Records Management will be considered with significant archival experience.
• Significant archival experience in the areas described above.

Additional experience or knowledge that would be helpful includes:

• Confidentiality, privacy legislation, copyright, and access to information requirements.
• Residential schools and the involvement of Indigenous people in The Anglican Church of Canada
• Anglican history, governance, and ecclesiastical records management.
• Management or participation in moving the location of an archive.

Working Conditions

• Work is generally done in office and storage environments. Limited opportunities for hybrid work due to public access of the archive.
• Regular lifting and carrying of materials up to 30 lbs / 13.5kgs
• Occasional travel is required and is planned in advance. Occasional flexible scheduling is required and is planned in advance.

Who we are – The General Synod of The Anglican Church of Canada is the national voice of The Anglican Church of Canada and supports dioceses, parishes and ministries across Canada. Join us in supporting a diverse community of faith! For more information, please visit: https://www.anglican.ca/

Our office is conveniently located near the Bloor / Yonge subway stop.

How to Apply
Please quote/mention the position title Archivist to:

Human Resources
E-mail: [email protected]

• Opening Date:            Monday, August 10, 2026
• Closing Date:              Tuesday, September 08, 2026 – noon

We thank all applicants for their interest, but we will only contact applicants selected for an interview.

The Anglican Church of Canada is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please direct the request with your application.