Current Job Postings
Archival Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs)
The Port Hope Archives is looking for a motivated, energetic applicant who is interested in furthering their practical experience in aspects of archival work. It is an ideal position for an applicant with a specialization in Archival Studies or a related field. The successful candidate will work in a supportive environment, with a mandate both to complete a distinct project and to experience a range of archival tasks. This position has been funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program.
Job Description: The Port Hope Archives has a large collection of close to 37,000 land instruments relating to the purchase and sale, mortgages, etc. of properties located within the Municipality of Port Hope. These documents will be digitized as part of a multi-year project. The Archival Assistant will be responsible for digitizing a portion of these documents and entering relevant information into our database.
The successful candidate will develop significant digital skills regarding our specific collections management system. They will also be trained in the use of digitization equipment, and be provided with the opportunity to enhance their computer skills.
On site supervision will be provided for all activities. The Archivist will directly support mentoring. A goalsetting meeting will occur at the commencement of employment and additionally through the work term as required. The successful candidate will be trained in the WHMIS system. They will learn about any potentially hazardous products in the workplace. MSDS information will be available at all times. The objective is to ensure that the employee is trained in all safe workplace practices relevant to our organization. The Port Hope Archives provides a safe, inclusive and healthy work environment to all its employees, volunteers, and visitors. The Archival Assistant may be called upon to complete other relevant tasks.
Qualifications:
How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to archivist@porthopearchives.com by the end of Sunday, September 19th, 2021. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Details:
The Employment Period runs from October 11th to December 10, 2021, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm, at a rate of $14.25/hr. This job has been funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program. A socially-distanced working environment will be provided for this position, with no contact with visiting members of the public.
Job Description: The Port Hope Archives has a large collection of close to 37,000 land instruments relating to the purchase and sale, mortgages, etc. of properties located within the Municipality of Port Hope. These documents will be digitized as part of a multi-year project. The Archival Assistant will be responsible for digitizing a portion of these documents and entering relevant information into our database.
The successful candidate will develop significant digital skills regarding our specific collections management system. They will also be trained in the use of digitization equipment, and be provided with the opportunity to enhance their computer skills.
On site supervision will be provided for all activities. The Archivist will directly support mentoring. A goalsetting meeting will occur at the commencement of employment and additionally through the work term as required. The successful candidate will be trained in the WHMIS system. They will learn about any potentially hazardous products in the workplace. MSDS information will be available at all times. The objective is to ensure that the employee is trained in all safe workplace practices relevant to our organization. The Port Hope Archives provides a safe, inclusive and healthy work environment to all its employees, volunteers, and visitors. The Archival Assistant may be called upon to complete other relevant tasks.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must be between 15-30 years of age to be eligible under the Canada Summer Jobs
- guidelines
- Ability to self-motivate, and work both independently and collaboratively
- Familiarity with cataloguing or working with archival materials is an asset
- Complete repetitive tasks with a high level of performance
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to bend and kneel repetitively
How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to archivist@porthopearchives.com by the end of Sunday, September 19th, 2021. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Details:
The Employment Period runs from October 11th to December 10, 2021, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm, at a rate of $14.25/hr. This job has been funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program. A socially-distanced working environment will be provided for this position, with no contact with visiting members of the public.
Join Our Board of Directors
The Port Hope Archives is actively recruiting new volunteer board members. Do you want to contribute to your community, or have a love of history? Consider joining the Board of the Port Hope Archives. No previous board or Archives experience, just an interest in the role of the Archives in our local community. This would also be a great learning opportunity for a graduate of an Archival or related postsecondary program. Monthly board meetings (currently over Zoom) and the occasional event to assist with (in a normal year). Contact us now to learn more! This is a volunteer position.
