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Archives and Special Collections Library Assistant - Young Canada Works
 

The Whyte Museum is seeking an Archives and Special Collections Library Assistant for the summer of 2024 for 2 projects: 1) assist in cataloguing a backlog of library publications; 2) update Whyte Museum archival records currently available on the Archives Society of Alberta, Alberta On Record online resource that contain outdated descriptive information.

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Candidate Requirements:
Currently enrolled in a post-secondary diploma or degree preferably in Master or Bachelor of Library Information Science program, Library Information Technician program, Archival Science, or equivalent
• Experience in library cataloging using RDA; Experience in archival description using Rules for Archival Description would be an asset
• Knowledge and experience with contemporary communications and office software such as Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. and database management such as DBTextworks
• Excellent keyboarding accuracy
• Self-starting, able to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated knowledge of the geography, cultures and history of the Canadian Rockies, including but not limited to local Indigenous Nations, such as Iyârhe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Goodstoney, Chiniki) Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), Tsuut’ina, Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Cree, and Métis.
• Interest in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
• Willingness to be a representative of the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and adhere to the accepted code of conduct including confidentiality, according to the Whyte Museum’s Human Resource policy.
• Able to handle fragile and rare items with care and attention.
• Comfortable using a rolling ladder to access collections in 12-foot-high shelving.
• Physically fit with an ability to lift boxes up to 20 pounds and carry boxes up a flight of stairs with 20 steps.

Start date: May 13, 2024; End date: August 23, 2024

$21.50 / hour

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Subsidized shared staff accommodation is available from May through August 2024.

The applicant must meet all eligibility criteria of Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations include age restriction. Registration in the YCW online candidate inventory is required.

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May to August at 35 hours per week is preferred, but other schedules may be considered outside of the summer season (Fall 2024 to March 31, 2025. Housing is subject to availability outside of the summer season).

https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/

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The deadline for applications has been extended until a suitable candidate is hired. For questions please contact ekc@whyte.org .

A resume PLUS cover letter is required in the application. Applications will only be accepted through the YCW online registration https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/ and not through email.

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Archives Indigenous Digital Technician and Research Assistant Intern

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The Whyte Museum is seeking an internship position through the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage (YCWBCH) internship program. This position, Archives Indigenous Digital Technician and Research Assistant Intern will be a part of the Archives’ department’s Hosting Indigenous Community Relations (HICR) team.

The Archives Indigenous Digital Technician and Research Assistant Intern will assist in the recording , organization, and updating of information gathered through past consultations with Indigenous communities, and new consultations planned for 2024/25 pertaining to the implementation of the Local Contexts platform (www.localcontexts.org).

The intern will also digitize and input metadata for Indigenous related archival records as required for Indigenous access and reproduction orders, and assist the HICR team in providing reference service assistance to Indigenous researchers.

 

Applicants should have:

• All eligibility criteria of Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage (YCWBCH) internship program, which includes an age restriction of 16 to 30 years of age

• Post-secondary diploma or degree preferably in Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences, Archival Studies, Library and Information Science, Museum Studies, or Humanities

• A strong understanding and interest of Indigenous culture and history.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the cultures and history of the Canadian Rockies, including but not limited to local Indigenous Nations, such as Iyârhe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Goodstoney, Chiniki) Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), Tsuut’ina, Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Cree, and Métis.

• Proven administrative, scheduling, and project management skills; excellent time management, organizational skills, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Requires creativity, adaptability, wiliness to learn and decision-making abilities;

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, verbal and written; knowledge of a local Indigenous language would be an asset.

• Knowledge and experience with contemporary communications and office software such as Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. and database management such as DBTextworks

• Demonstrated ability to organize book and coordinate meetings; organize files (hard copy and electronic)

• Willingness to be a representative of the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and adhere to the accepted code of conduct including confidentiality,  according to the Whyte Museum’s Human Resource policy.

• Able to handle fragile and rare items with care and attention.

• Comfortable using a rolling ladder to access collections in 12-foot-high shelving.

• Physically fit with ability to lift boxes up to 20 pounds and carry boxes up a flight of stairs with 20 steps.

 

 

Subsidized shared staff accommodation is available.

Start date of July 2, 2024 and end date November 30, 2024.

$23 / hour.

Applications must be received by May 13, 2024 through the YCW online registration. https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/

A resume PLUS cover letter is required.

Please apply through the YCW online registration and not via email to Whyte Museum.