Research Archivist (Intern)
Friends of the Provincial Archives of Alberta

Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Compensation: $27/hour

The Friends of the Provincial Archives of Alberta Society is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified parties (particularly women, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority and Indigenous communities), subject to the requirements of the Young Canada Works programme.

Description and Duties    

The Friends of the Provincial Archives of Alberta Society is pleased to offer four (4) Young Canada Works Internships in archives at the Provincial Archives of Alberta. Based in Edmonton, the Research Archivist (Intern) will research records of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate related to Residential Schools in Alberta, and also help to make these records accessible to the public.

Qualifications    

The ideal candidate would be a recent graduate with a Masters Degree in archival or library studies, the humanities or the social sciences acquired within the past two years. The candidate should also have a reading knowledge of French. Desirable qualifications include an understanding of the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and of the history of the residential school system; a good working knowledge of research in archives; and knowledge of the history of Alberta and Western Canada. The enthusiasm to make the most of an excellent practical learning opportunity is also important.

Application information

This position is scheduled to run for 30 weeks, from September 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 with a stipend of $27/hour (36.25 hours per week). Start and end dates are flexible.

Please note that there are two steps to the application process:

Step 1: Register with the Young Canada Works 2021 Programme at the following address:
https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Opportunity/PublicApprovedOpportunities


Step 2: Forward a letter of interest and a résumé, by August 27, 2021 to:

Friends of the Provincial Archives of Alberta Society
President
c/o Provincial Archives of Alberta
8555 Roper Road NW
Edmonton, AB, T6E 5W1
Phone: (780) 427-1750
email: FriendsPAAInfo@gmail.com

Application Webpage (URL):  https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Opportunity/PublicApprovedOpportunities

Application Deadline: August 27, 2021