Records Management Specialist

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for organizational excellence and the stewardship of vital information? Do you desire to use your expertise in information management to support ministry efforts that make a tangible difference in the lives of others? Samaritan’s Purse Canada (SPC) is seeking a dedicated Records Management Specialist to join our Corporate Development team!

Samaritan’s Purse is a Christian international relief organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

As our Records Management Specialist, you will play a vital role in developing and implementing the systems and procedures necessary for the effective management of our corporate records. Working closely with the Corporate Development team, you will ensure the proper collection, storage, retrieval, archiving, and deletion of information in alignment with our retention schedules and legal requirements. As an integral member of the team, this role will help SPC carry out its mission and objectives through participation in the daily prayer ministry.

The successful candidate will fulfill a full-time 1-year contract position in the Calgary head office. This position includes benefits of life insurance, medical/dental and short-term/long-term disability, RRSP contributions after one year of employment, and 15 vacation days per year to start.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develops and implements systems and procedures for the collection, storage, retrieval, access, archiving, and deletion of corporate records.

• Ensures strict adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements related to recordkeeping and document retention.

• Facilitates the systematic disposal of obsolete records while ensuring privacy and confidentiality policies are maintained.

• Collaborates with IT teams to integrate records management systems with other corporate systems and tools.

• Partners with the Learning & Development Specialist to design and conduct staff training on best practices for records management.

• Drives the development of a sustainable, best-practice approach to corporate records management across the organization.

• Works closely with cross-functional teams to understand and address their specific record-keeping and knowledge management needs.

• Fosters a culture of collaboration and effective knowledge sharing throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

• Qualified applicants should be committed to Christian values and precepts and be in agreement with the Samaritan’s Purse Statement of Faith.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Library Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of proven experience in corporate records management, knowledge management, or a related field.
• Proficient in the use of records and knowledge management tools and technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with records and knowledge management technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

**Note:**Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Contact Information:

To respond to this opportunity, please forward your resume together with a cover letter detailing your passion for Christian ministry employment to:

Attention: Human Resources
Email: employment@samaritan.ca

Application Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is selected

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

No phone calls please.