Archives Assistant Summer Student

11 hours ago

St Thomas, Ontario, Canada County of Elgin Full time

Join the County of Elgin as a Student Archives Assistant

Position Title: Archives Assistant, Student

Type: Temporary Full-time, Non-union

Compensation: $21.00 per hour

Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm EST; 80 days worked between May 4, 2026, and September 4, 2026

Vacancy: 1 existing vacancy

About the Role:

The Elgin County Archives, a department of the County of Elgin, has a contract position available for an Archivist Assistant, Summer Student. 

The program, made possible by financial assistance from the Government of Canada through the Young Canada Works in Heritage Institutions Program, as well as the County of Elgin, entails the following:

  • Scanning and digitization assistance
  • Assisting patrons with reference room inquires
  • Preservation activities

Qualifications:

  • Proof of enrollment in post-secondary education in archival studies, information studies, Canadian history or related discipline. 
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential. 
  • Familiarity with database management systems and scanning and previous experience in an archival setting are definite assets.  
  • Must be between 15-30 years of age and returning to school in Fall 2026 to meet funding approval.

Apply now To be considered, please complete the application process through our website 

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

 

The County of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform the HR Department of the nature of any accommodation(s) to ensure your equal participation by emailing with the job title in the subject line.

 

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