BC Black History Awareness Society is hiring a Historical Researcher for our project “No.2 Construction Battalion’s Legacy in BC”
Deadline to apply: September 27, 2024
BC Black History Awareness Society (BCBHAS) is undertaking a project to commemorate the No. 2 Construction Battalion by promoting historical awareness of the Black soldiers with a connection to British Columbia who served in the battalion. Veterans Affairs Canada is providing funding under their Commemorative Partnership Program to assist with expenses for this project.
The anticipated research includes (1) enlistment documentation (2) wartime service (3) family histories prior to enlistment (4) participants descendants and their stories and their relationship to the Battalion member (5) published and unpublished narratives, stories, articles.
Twelve members who were born in British Columbia or enlisted in BC have been identified to date. During the research, other Battalion members with a connection to BC could be identified.
The overall project timeframe is August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025. The estimated work for the researcher is 200 to 250 hours over 4 to 6 months; most of the research work will be in the early stages of the project.
The research findings will be used to create online and print educational materials, a commemorative plaque to be presented at a public commemoration and dedication ceremony. In addition, we plan to identify the gravesites in BC of the members of the battalion that require restoration.
HOW TO APPLY
DOWNLOAD THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION for the details for Deliverables, Tasks and Responsibilities, Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Requirements, Work Location, Compensation Details.
In PDF format, submit (1) a resume, (2) a statement of at least 200 words stating why you qualify and wish to work on this project, and (3) proposed hourly rate to:
blacklegacy@bcblackhistory.ca
by September 27, 2024, 11:59 pm PST.
We thank all those who apply, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.
Resources to help inform your interest and application
https://canadiangreatwarproject.com/index.php
https://bcblackhistory.ca/we-honour-and-remember/
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/no-2-construction-battalion
https://www.blackcanadianveterans.com/