Summer Archival Student - Halifax Harbour Bridges, Halifax Harbour Bridges

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Compensation: $23.00/hour

Halifax's two iconic suspension bridges, the Angus L. MacDonald and A. Murray MacKay, are two of the most important pieces of traffic infrastructure in the region. The two bridges support more than $120 million of economic activity annually.

Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) manages and maintains the critical cross Harbour infrastructure that allows Halifax to be the preeminent economic centre in Atlantic Canada.

As a commission of the provincial government, HHB is governed by a board of nine commissioners and reports to the provincial Minister of Public Works.

Description and Duties    

Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Archival Studies graduate to (help uncover,-omit) inventory, and assess the rich (history - replace with documentary heritage) hidden in our closets, cabinets, and storage spaces. Working under the direction of the Communications Manager, the successful candidate will help HHB take the first steps toward preserving its legacy-and possibly shaping the foundation for a future museum or public display.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory historical documents, photos, blueprints, videos, and physical artifacts from HHB's archives
• Identify items of historical significance related to major bridge projects (e.g., the Big Lift, tolling milestones, steel and paint programs)
• Assess the preservation needs of different items, including recommendations for digitization, conservation, or external archiving
• Work with internal staff to understand the historical context of materials
• Create an organized, searchable (record of findings- replace with inventory) using spreadsheets or archival software based on archival standards.
• Prepare a final summary report outlining key findings and next steps for long-term preservation

Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate in archival studies, history, library sciences, museum studies, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently once project goals and scope are defined
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with archives or museum cataloguing an asset, but not required

Additional Information        

• This is a temporary summer position with potential for part-time work into the fall
• Work may involve lifting and handling of storage boxes
• This role is ideal for someone who loves stories, systems, and the satisfaction of making order from history

How to Apply    

To apply, contact  Human Resources Manager Carl Gannon (cganon@hdbc.ns.ca) immediately.


Application Deadline: Immediate
Use of AI in Application Process: No