Records Technician

Are you ready to be at the heart of organizational excellence and lead the way in information governance?  We are looking for a passionate and detail-driven Records Technician to join our dynamic team!  This pivotal role empowers you to shape how records and information are managed, safeguarded, and accessed, making a real impact within our community and organization.

Be Part of Something Bigger: By joining the Town of Cochrane, you’ll play a vital role in building and sustaining efficient operations that benefit the community.  You’ll work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth.

Why You’ll Love This Role:
• A Key Contributor: Your expertise will contribute to our Records Management Program, helping maintain the backbone of our operations and ensuring compliance with legislative standards.
• Innovator Extraordinaire: Be part of the team developing and implementing cutting-edge electronic document management systems, guiding the Town into the future of information governance.
• Collaborative Trailblazer: Engage with employees through impactful training programs, becoming the go-to authority on FOIP, records management, and disaster planning.
• Problem-Solving Pro: Tackle FOIP and Access to Information Requests with finesse, providing solutions and advice that truly make a difference.
• Customer Service Champion: Deliver exceptional support to internal and external clients, ensuring inquiries are handled with precision and professionalism.

Why should you consider working for us?
Our employees enjoy many perks including competitive public sector pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits package, professional learning and development opportunities and the opportunity to work with other talented municipal professionals.

As an organization, Cochrane has a focus on investing in people.  This is not a boring municipality. We are growing into an organization with a focus on transparency, critical thinking, curiosity, reflection and innovation.  We support experimentation as part of the growth process and strive for continuous improvement.  We are municipal employees, and we are accountable to all the residents of Cochrane.  Want to be a part of this exciting time?

What You'll Be Doing:
• Lead records through their lifecycle, from creation to disposition, ensuring accuracy, quality control, and compliance with retention schedules.
• Develop, implement, and maintain records management policies and procedures while keeping system manuals up to date.
• Deliver inspiring training programs, empowering teams with the knowledge to thrive in records management, FOIP, and disaster recovery.
• Drive the development of corporate-wide electronic records management systems, bringing innovation and efficiency to the organization.
• Manage complex FOIP and privacy requests, showcasing your analytical skills and expertise in legislative compliance.
• Support collaborative projects that contribute to the Town’s success.

Qualifications That Set You Apart:
• Certified Records Manager (CRM) designation or Information Access and Protection of Privacy (IAPP) certificate. Equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum two years of experience in implementing and operating records management systems, preferably in municipal government, including training cohorts.
• Direct experience with FOIP, and access/privacy legislation, , as well as knowledge of the Municipal Government Act (MGA).
• Expertise in file classification systems, retention schedules, archives, and information governance concepts.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Professional, and Records Information Management (RIM) software.
• Strong organizational, research, and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment for all our employees. You will take reasonable care to protect your health and safety and that of others present at worksites, perform work safely, follow all relevant health and safety legislation, directives and procedures and attend all identified orientations and training.

Your journey starts here—let's make an impact together!
To apply, submit both your resume and a cover letter (we want to know why you want to work with us) that details how your experience aligns with the qualifications and skills we’re seeking. You’ll also be asked to complete an online suitability survey.

If you're looking for a dynamic, supportive workplace that values your contributions and fosters personal and professional growth, we want you to join us! Be part of this exciting time at Cochrane and help shape the future of our community. Apply now!

Applications are open until 9pm MST on April 13, 2025 at www.cochrane.ca/jobs