​Archives Assistant
The Strathcona County Heritage Foundation (SCHF) has received funding for an archival assistant position at the Strathcona County Museum & Archives. The archives assistant will work with the Collections & Archives Coordinator and archives team to receive, process, and make accessible archival materials significant to Strathcona County. The purpose of this position is to provide support for on-going community digitization projects and ensure archival best practices are being met.
Application Requirements: Please email a cover letter and up-to-date resume as a single PDF to Alessandra Hood at collections@strathma.ca
​​
​SCHF thanks all applicants for their interest but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
​
Details
Job Type: Contract, 1-year
Pay Range: $23.00-25.00 depending on experience
Closing Date: November 30, 2025 - end of day​
Start Date: January 5, 2026
​​​
Duties
-
Process backlogged archival material (including cataloguing, conservation, and storage)
-
Re-house improperly stored archival materials
-
Digitize archival materials
-
Upload images and information to the online database for public access
-
Creation of policies and procedures related to archives and special collections
-
Provide reference / information services to users of the Archives
-
Assist Collections Team with exhibit development
-
Other administrative and operational duties as required, including light janitorial duties
Qualifications
​​​​​
-
University degree in archival studies OR a certificate in archives/archival administration OR degree in a related field
-
Some experience working in archives
-
Knowledge of the Rules for Archival Description (RAD) and archival theory; experience processing archival records
-
Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
-
Able to communicate fluently in English
-
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in both team-based and self-directed environments
-
Professionalism, organizational skills and attention to detail
​
​
Assets
-
Working knowledge of photo editing and digitization programs like Photoshop or similar and the online collections databases such as FileMaker Pro and CatalogIt
-
Knowledge of digital preservation theory and practice
-
Strong understanding of copyright, privacy and information access laws as they apply to the Archives
Additional Information
Due to the nature of the job, Strathma employees are encouraged to have an up-to-date tetanus vaccination.
​
Successful Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check upon their start date.
​
Strathma welcomes applications from candidates not meeting all the above requirements. Furthermore, Strathma values equal access to employment for women, visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous and people with disabilities (including the possibility of accessibility accommodations during the selection and pre-selection of candidates).
​
