Archives Summer Student (Young Canada Works)

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The City of Edmonton Archives is looking for a motivated energetic and self-starting summer student who is interested in learning about archives.

In a supportive and supervised environment you will gain practical experience in important aspects of archival work through processing preserving and making accessible archival records. Reporting to the Supervising Archivist you will complete some projects and experience a range of archival tasks. This is an ideal position for a graduate student enrolled in a Master of Information Studies with a specialization in Archival Studies or a related field (undergraduate students are eligible and encouraged to apply as well).

The student will get to attend and contribute to archives staff meetings job-shadow archivists on the reference desk and contribute to the following projects:

The first set of projects involve completing the arrangement processing and description of three Community League Fonds taking them from unprocessed accessions to completed fonds with a finding aid made available on our Access to Memory Database. These collections include textual paper records photographs books and machine readable records and will involve removing duplicates rehousing in acid free file folders assisting with the processing of machine readable records digitizing photographs and creating a file list and description of the records.

The other project involves working to complete a survey of our accessions backlog and helping the archives select the priorities for processing in the future.

As a part of the team you will:

• Physically arranging and describing bodies of records
• Assist with collections management
• Assist with digitization
• Assist with reference service

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary undergraduate or graduate degree in an archival studies information management library science history or related program and returning to school full-time in September 2026
• Experience using Google Workspace applications or equivalent programs

Assets:

• Experience in archives or related field
• Experience with Universal Design
• Experience using Adobe Suite scanning software or equivalent
• Enrollment in a Masters of Information Studies with a specialization in Archival Studies
• Familiarity with legacy media including VHS Floppy Disks and/or Optical Disks

Skills Required for Success:

• Familiarity with history and archives
• Familiarity with Archival standards such as the Rules for Archival Description
• Problem-solving abilities including critical thinking and planning skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Willingness to work independently and with a team
• A commitment to service excellence
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• As part of your application we ask that you attach an unofficial transcript or an enrollment verification letter (indicating you are enrolled in a related post-secondary program). Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City
• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position
• Applicants may be tested

This position is subject to the receipt of a Young Canada Works grant. The successful candidate must meet the funders requirements to be considered:

• be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
• are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
• are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number); and
• are a high school college CEGEP or university student.

Note: Priority will be given to students who have not previously participated in the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations employment program.

1 temporary full-time positions for 14 weeks starting in May 2026 intended specifically for students currently attending and returning full-time in September 2026 to a post-secondary undergraduate or graduate degree program

Additional Details:

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week Monday - Friday

Salary Range: $21.586 - $27.472 (Hourly)

Talent Diversity Consultant: TD/RA

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact .

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