Archives Intern

16 or 24 Week Contract (Dependant on Grant Funding)

JOB ID: C15-25
LOCATION: 936029 Airport Road, Mulmur ON
JOB TYPE: Temporary Full Time (Non-Union)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: 4:30 p.m. on February 26, 2025

Reporting to the Archivist, the Archives Intern will gain experience working on archival database transfer and associated webpage creation, inventorying archival records, digitizing oral histories and creating an outreach display.

What we can offer YOU!

• A competitive hourly wage of $22.70 (January 1, 2025 Non-Union Pay Grid)
• Hybrid work arrangements
• Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan
• Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

What you’ll do

• Assist in inventory, cleaning and proper rehousing of private donations and municipal transfers, including encapsulation and folder making.
• Work with the Archives database (PastPerfect), Museum Software to inventory and catalogue artifacts in the “Photographs – Framed Storage” collection.
• Assist the archivist in the transfer of veteran profile data from an aging database to the PastPerfect software and creating an associated webpage on the MoD’s website.
• Prepare archival focused posts for social media channels and/or write material for website purposes.
• Digitize and catalogue a selection of oral history interviews.
• Other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring

• The preferred candidate for this position is a post-secondary student OR post-seconday graduate (please see grant eligblity criteria below) in Archival Studies, Library and Information Science, Public History, Museum Studies, Records and Information Management, History (or related study).
• Good organizational, time management, verbal and written communication skills, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, problem solve, and handle multiple duties and interruptions effectively.
• Must be able to lift and move artifacts, up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve and work collaboratively.
• A friendly, courteous personality, who is comfortable speaking to members of the public and representing the Museum of Dufferin offsite.
• Ability to read handwritten documents and cursive writing
• A combination of lived and learned experiences is valued in this position.
• A passion for history!

Please Note: This position is subject to the receipt of a Young Canada Works (YCW-BCH) OR the Young Canada Works (YCW grant). Please see eligbility criteria below:

• YCW-BHC applicants must be under 30 years of age, Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents, and a post-secondary graduate.
• YCW applicants must be under 30 years of age, Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents, and a returning post-secondary student.

The County of Dufferin strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. To effectively do so, all positions at the County of Dufferin require a commitment to upholding the County’s equity mandate through on-going and mandatory training and examining our day-to-day operations and impacts through an equity lens. Therefore, throughout the selection process, candidates will have demonstrated their ability to be anti-racist, equitable, inclusive, and respectful.

Ready to apply?

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter before the closing date and time to: hr@dufferincounty.ca

As an organization, we recognize the value of diverse perspectives and lived experiences, and the importance of creating an environment that embraces and supports these. We are committed to creating and fostering a workplace where all employees feel a sense of dignity and belonging. As such, we seek to attract, develop, and retain highly talented employees with a variety of identities and backgrounds, to better reflect the growing diversity of our region.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples.
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin.
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
• Persons who identify as women; and
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our workplace.

All applicants are thanked for their interest. Those chosen for next steps in the selection process will be advised by March 28, 2025. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection and will not be used for any other reason. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.