Summer Archival Student
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Summer Archival Student
Summer Archival Student Halifax Harbour Bridges
Start Date:Immediate
Pay Rate:$23.00/hour
Location:Halifax Nova Scotia
Term:Full-time summer position with part-time opportunitiespossible after the summer term
About the Role
Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) is seeking a motivated and detail-orientedArchivalStudies graduatetohelpinventory and assess therichdocumentary heritagehidden in our closets cabinets andstorage spaces. Working under the direction of the Communications Manager thesuccessful candidate will help HHB take the first steps toward preserving itslegacyand possibly shaping the foundation for a future museum or publicdisplay.
Key Responsibilities
- Inventory historical documents photos blueprints videos and physical artifacts from HHBs archives
- Identify items of historical significance related to major bridge projects (e.g. the Big Lift tolling milestones steel and paint programs)
- Assess the preservation needs of different items including recommendations for digitization conservation or external archiving
- Work with internal staff to understand the historical context of materials
- Create an organized searchablerecord of findings using spreadsheets or archival softwarebased on archival standards.
- Prepare a final summary report outlining key findings and next steps for long-term preservation
Qualifications
- Current student or recent graduate in archival studies history library sciences museum studies or a related field
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently once project goals and scope are defined
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with archives or museum cataloguing an asset but not required
Additional Information
- This is a temporary summer position with potential for part-time work into the fall
- Work may involve lifting and handling of storage boxes
- This role is ideal for someone who loves stories systems and the satisfaction of making order from history
To apply contact Human Resources Manager Carl Gannon() before June 272025
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Employment Type
Temp
