Archives Cataloguer Intern

About the Job Reporting to the Archivist, the Archives Intern is responsible for arranging and describing archival artifacts and records, along with the accurate maintenance of the Museum’s archival database. The Archives Intern also performs basic conservation and cleaning of archival records as required. Key responsibilities include re-housing, arranging and describing oversized archival records, records related to agriculture and agricultural organizations in Bruce County, and photographs and research files related to Albemarle Township. The Intern will also digitize a select number of these records. Salary & Benefits Location
Southampton, ON

Wage
$28.13 per hour + 4% vacation in lieu

Intern duration
July 12, 2024 to December 20, 2024 (23 weeks total)

Benefits
• Opportunity to enroll into the OMERS pension plan
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts to enjoy great savings on entertainment, travel, shopping, health & wellness, sport and more

Health, Safety & Wellness
• Health & Safety Program
• Workplace Mental Health Program
• Health & Wellness Committee Activities Requirements • Graduate of a two-year post-secondary diploma in archival studies, records management studies, library studies, or museum studies, or equivalent previous related experience
• Knowledge and understanding of current archival principles, systems and best practices, including the Rules for Archival Description
• Proficient computer skills, especially with database management
• Strong research skills
• Good communications and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Meets eligibility criteria as outlined in the Young Canada Works funding program Privacy Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56.

Benefits Competitive Health & Dental PlanPensionFlexible Working PoliciesEmployee Assistance Program, DiscountsHealth & Safety ProgramWorkplace Mental Health ProgramHealth & Wellness Committee ActivitiesFitness Area Access at Administration Centre - WalkertonWinter Loan ProgramPartnership with Loyalist College in Management LeadershipCollege Placements for Personal Support Workers in our Long Term CareCollege partnership for Early Childhood Educator learning

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