POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: Coordinator, Digitization and Collections
Reports to: Director, Heritage Services
Location: Golf Canada Head Office
Status: Contract – 6 months
Ideal Start Date: March 2025
End Date: August/September 2025
OVERVIEW:
Golf Canada is the National Sports Federation and governing body for golf in Canada representing more than 319,000 golfers and 1,435 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to be a world leader in golf. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit www.golfcanada.ca.
This 6-month contract position will be responsible for digitizing photographs within our collection and imputing the data into our collections management software.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
1. Digitization 50%
• Photographing artifacts
• Scanning images (slides, negatives, prints)
• Uploading images to our online photo system and accurately providing metadata
2. Collections 50%
• Accession artifacts into our collections management software
• Store items appropriately using best handling methods
• Assist in managing the trophies for Golf Canada’s competitions
• Work with the library, archival, A/V and artifact collections
OTHER DUTIES:
• Staff external events/exhibits (i.e. RBC Canadian Open) and provide trophy support
• Must be able to prioritize activities based on internal requests for information
• Research requests
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:
• Must be able to work on ones own
• Repetition of tasks
• Monitor output and ensure accuracy
• Must be proficient in editing/correcting images (ie, photoshop)
• Data entry into collections management system (InMagic, Argus, etc.)
• Time management
• Experience working with a mixed collection
• No prior golf knowledge required but is considered an asset
NOTE: The Golf Canada’s regular hours of work are 40 hours per week, namely Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day and 5 days a week including a one-hour lunch. However, the demands of your position may mean that your hours of work will vary, may be irregular and will be the hours required to meet the objectives of your employment.
Golf Canada is committed to a working environment which is free from discrimination and harassment and is inclusive and respectful of individual differences and strengths.
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Golf Canada – People and Culture
1333 Dorval Drive, Suite 1
Oakville, ON L6M 4X7
Apply via Career Page link below
How to apply: Forward cover letter and resume to Career Page, NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE to the above contact by January 19, 2025. Golf Canada thanks all applicants but will contact only those who will be invited for an interview. Due to the nature of this position, there may also be some travel required and the need to work some weekends.
Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and youth across our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal check as a condition of employment.
Golf Canada is dedicated to employment equity and fostering diversity within the workplace in order to build an inclusive workforce where all employees have the opportunity to reach their potential. Golf Canada provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, ability, sexual orientation, or marital status. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance. We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the recruitment team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.