Collections Technician (Intern)

City of Port Colborne

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Museum, Heritage and Culture is hiring a Collections Technician Intern to assist with the processing of a large archival collection and ongoing digitization projects at the L.R. Wilson Heritage Research Archives. The successful candidate will help improve access to archival collections while supporting the preservation and sharing of Port Colborne's documentary history and local marine heritage.

Requirements

Must meet the eligibility requirements for the Young Canada Works (YCW) Building Careers in Heritage Program and be registered with YCW
Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in history, public history, archival studies, information sciences, museum studies, or a related program
Keen interest in local history, public history, and the history of Indigenous and minority groups
Highly organized and motivated
Able to work independently while maintaining consistent standards
Strong communication and analytical skills
Proficiency with Microsoft 365

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or post-graduate education is an asset
Experience with database management programs is an asset
Experience with scanners, cameras, digitization processes, and photographic applications is an asset
Experience working or volunteering in an archives, library, or museum is an asset

Responsibilities

Assist with the processing and organization of archival collections
Support ongoing digitization projects to improve accessibility of collections
Use scanners, cameras, and digitization equipment to create digital records
Assist with collection documentation and database management
Follow archival procedures and best practices
Participate in training related to archival work and project-specific computer skills
Complete project-related tasks as needed