Archives Clerk (Canada Summer Jobs)

Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada • Ottawa, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada is hiring an Archives Clerk through the Canada Summer Jobs program. This is a position specifically for youth, aged 15 to 30. Under the supervision of the Archivist, the Archives Clerk will gain valuable archival experience and transferable skills working in a small archives. They will also learn about the day-to-day workings of a multi-national Indigenous Peoples Organization, and the challenges and successes of a small cultural heritage repository, by working alongside the ICC Canada staff and through participation in meetings with staff, archives users, and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Must be between 15 and 30 years old and meet all other Canada Summer Jobs criteria (as set by the Government of Canada);
• Ability to work independently, as well as cooperatively;
• Superb organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Flexible in handing a variety of concurrent tasks, with solid time management abilities;
• Some research skills, and familiarity with synthesizing information gathered through research;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with Inuktut an asset;
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft 365;
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Some knowledge and understanding of Inuit culture, traditions, and current issues.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants who are a Beneficiary under an Inuit Land Claims Agreement will be given priority hiring.

Responsibilities

• Create file and item inventories of records;
• Re-house archival records of different media types (documents, photographs, film reels, etc.) and perform basic preventative conservation (i.e. removing staples);
• Digitize photographs and documents;
• Gather information and create draft biographies of individuals and organizations featured in archival records;
• Perform other related job duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed