STUDENT - Archives Assistant at City of Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Archival Description, Communication, Teamwork, Motivation, Minimal Supervision, Computer Proficiency, Research Skills, Public Interaction

Industry

Government Administration

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs general archiving and records management duties MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Indexes archival records Re-boxes archival colour photographs and other documents Scans and indexes archival photographs Researches Thunder Bay history Assists Archives staff with other archival and records management projects QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: Must be a student enrolled in a post-secondary program Preference will be given to those students enrolled in archival or library or information studies, or who have taken a post-secondary course in archival studies Skills & Abilities: Familiar with the Rules for Archival Description (RAD) Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Must be highly motivated and work well in team environment Must be able to work with minimal supervision Proficient in the use of computers and current related software and the Internet Must be courteous and tactful in dealing with the public Must be a proficient researcher CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Must take an Oath of Secrecy General Information: As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women. ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include: Photos Any certificates that have photo identification Driver’s licences Police records checks Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application. ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process. PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866 Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If you are offered a position as a summer student, you will be required to show proof of completing a full-time/part-time academic year (September to April) in 2024/2025 at a school, college, university or other educational institution. You may also be required to show proof of validity of your driver’s licence, professional licences, and/or education when such certification constitutes a job requirement or corporate program requirement.

Responsibilities

The Archives Assistant will index archival records, re-box photographs and documents, and assist with various archival projects. Additionally, the role involves researching Thunder Bay history and scanning archival photographs.