Organization Name: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Location: Banff, Alberta

Compensation: $21.00 Per Hour

Organization Homepage (URL): http://www.banffcentre.ca

About the Organization: Founded in 1933, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is a learning organization built upon an extraordinary legacy of excellence in artistic and creative development. What started as a single course in drama has grown to become the global organization leading in arts, culture, and creativity across dozens of disciplines. From our home in the stunning Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

Social Media: N/A

Description and Duties: Archives Assistant II (Term Position)

This is a term position from June – December 2026.

The Opportunity

Each year, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity attracts thousands of artists, faculty, and community leaders from around the world by offering unique and specialized professional development programs. The Archives of the Paul D. Fleck Library and Archives of Banff Centre maintains the institutional memory of Banff Centre by acquiring, preserving, and providing access to the documented history of Banff Centre, including photographs, video, and text records.

Banff Centre Archives is looking for a highly organized Archives Assistant II for a 7-month term (June – December 2026) to increase the research potential and accessibility of Banff Centre's unique collections, and offer assistance to the Archivist in other areas of the daily operations as required. 

This position is partially funded by Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Canadian Heritage program. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of this program as listed under “Candidate Eligibility ” on the Canadian Heritage website. This includes being a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or having Refugee status in Canada, and candidates must be 30 years or younger at the start of employment. Candidates must be graduates of a college or university program (certificate, bachelor's, master's or doctorate).

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Library and Archives, below are some key accountabilities: 

- Assess, correct and properly describe the digitized photographs recorded in the archival database

- Assist the Archivist with arrangement and description of archival materials, and with the development of Finding Aids

- Assist the Archivist in sourcing images for use by Marketing and Communications or other departments as required

- Arrangement, description, and selective digitization of an archival collection

- Research and composition of program specific “mini-history” pages on the Banff Centre’s webpage

- Preparation of CSV finding aids for upload onto the Alberta Society of Archivist’s instance of AtoM, Alberta on Record

- Assist with the processing of Indigenous Leadership programming records that represent an important part of Banff Centre's history. 

- Selective weeding and application of retention schedules.

Qualifications: Qualification and Educational Requirements

- Graduation from a recognized college or university with course work relevant to archival practice plus completion of the Archives Society of Alberta Institute Certificate, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

- Experience with or knowledge of the Rules for Archival Description (RAD) and archival theory; have some experience processing archival records

- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel and proven ability to be accurate in database and spreadsheet entry

- Knowledge of DBTextWorks, InMagic or other database software, scanning/digitization technology

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, good time management and prioritization skills, and the ability to work independently 

- Familiarity with copyright and/or information access and privacy laws as they apply to archival reference is an asset

- Knowledge of records management best practices is an asset

- Demonstrated skills in time management and team work

Application Webpage: http://www.banffcentre.ca/careers

How to Apply: All applications may be submitted through our Careers Page: http://www.banffcentre.ca/careers

Application Deadline: May 3rd, 2026

Additional Information: Employment Terms and Benefits

- In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500-hour probationary period. 

- This position pays $21.00 per hour working up to 37.5 hours per week. 

- This is a 7-month term position from June – December 2026.

Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:

- Transitional staff housing options (based on availability)

- Employee Assistance Program

- Professional development

- Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts

-Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate - first month free for new staff!

Application Process

- We are accepting applications for the Archives Assistant II position until 11:59pm MDT on May 3, 2026.

- Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record prior to an extension of a final employment offer.

- Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Use of AI: No

Job Poster: Ryan Waller

Job Poster Email: ryan_waller@banffcentre.ca