Canada 2017 Information Network Consultant

The primary responsibility will be to work with our Canada 2017 Networks as a Consultant. The successful candidate will work with libraries, archives, other organizations, team members and volunteers in developing heritage network resources, such as Finder’s Guides, Visitors Guides and providing research assistance for heritage projects. Our networks are community based, and connect with organizations and individuals across Canada that work with families, teachers, students, parents, and seniors. A special effort will be made to contact groups that work in both French and English, with aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada. Networks are built on existing FACTSnet networks and new networks developed as required. The employee must support our Value Based Medium, including the values of our partners and sponsors, and work on projects with other team members, our partners and/or sponsors, as required. Students applying for this position should be bilingual (French and English) and have good skills in digital technology, especially web programing. Research, training and network  development may take place at various sites within and outside the community, and/or over the Internet.