Documentation Technician

Organization:

Gulf Of Georgia Cannery Society

Deadline:

May. 20, 2025

Organization Description:

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery, built in 1894 in the historic village of Steveston, is a living monument to the people involved in BC’s fishing industry. The National Historic Site is operated by the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, a non-profit society. Collaborating with Parks Canada, the Society preserves Canada’s West Coast fishing history and presents it in an engaging and relevant way.

Website:

http://www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.org

Job Description:

We are seeking an outgoing and self motivated individual to collect, authenticate and capture documentation. Within the office and site environments you will develop a database that captures the Operations and Maintenance of a complex National Historic Site. Our team and working environment exemplify inclusivity and diversity. We pride ourselves in demonstrating open minds, open hearts and welcoming all who participate in our endeavours.

Responsibilities:

The Documentation Technician will report primarily to the Executive Director and will play a significant role in capturing valuable information for the organization.

Specific tasks and duties assigned to the Documentation Technician include:

• Contributing to the creation of a robust operations and maintenance database for a complex national historic site.
• Inspection of technical drawings for the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site.
• Digital and hard copy organization of drawings and related documents such as, but not limited to, Operations and Maintenance reference material.
• Assisting with organizing and creating preventative maintenance plans and schedules for various building components.
• Cataloguing an inventory of drawings and documents.
• Refiling or relabeling physical storage of drawings and documents.
• Collaborating with Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society staff and Parks Canada Asset Management staff to verify accuracy of documents.
• Other related duties as required and directed by the Executive Director

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a science, engineering or trade-based program
• Competent in oral and written communication in English.
• Some experience with reviewing engineering drawings would be beneficial
• Some experience working in a trade related job such as plumbing, electrical, construction and carpentry is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Willingness to work in a variety of environments including heritage buildings, office space and dusty storage areas with fluctuating temperatures.
• Experience with MS Office software, including MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook.
• Ability to work within a team and independently after adequate training.

How to Apply:

Apply by May 20th with a cover letter and resume addressed to:
Elizabeth Ba, Executive Director
Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society
HR@gogcannery.org

Remuneration:

$19.00 per hour @ 7 hours per day for 5 days a week, for 10 weeks.

Contact Name: Elizabeth Batista
Contact Email: hr@gogcannery.org