Association of Canadian Archivists Job Opportunities

Archives Summer Student (Young Canada Works) | The City of Edmonton Archives | Edmonton, AB | Deadline: February 27, 2026

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:00:39 GMT

Organization Name: City of Edmonton Archives

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Compensation: $21.586 - $27.472 (Hourly)

Organization Homepage (URL): https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/edmonton_archives/city-of-edmonton-archives

About the Organization:

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Description and Duties: The City of Edmonton Archives is looking for a motivated, energetic and self-starting summer student who is interested in learning about archives.

In a supportive and supervised environment, you will gain practical experience in important aspects of archival work through processing, preserving, and making accessible archival records. Reporting to the Supervising Archivist, you will complete some projects and experience a range of archival tasks. This is an ideal position for a graduate student enrolled in a Master of Information Studies with a specialization in Archival Studies or a related field (undergraduate students are eligible and encouraged to apply as well).

The student will get to attend and contribute to archives staff meetings, job-shadow archivists on the reference desk, and contribute to the following projects:

The first set of projects involve completing the arrangement, processing and description of three Community League Fonds, taking them from unprocessed accessions to completed fonds with a finding aid made available on our Access to Memory Database. These collections include textual paper records, photographs, books, and machine readable records, and will involve removing duplicates, rehousing in acid free file folders, assisting with the processing of machine readable records, digitizing photographs, and creating a file list and description of the records.

The other project involves working to complete a survey of our accessions backlog and helping the archives select the priorities for processing in the future.

As a part of the team, you will:

Physically arranging and describing bodies of records
Assist with collections management
Assist with digitization
Assist with reference service

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary undergraduate or graduate degree, in an archival studies, information management, library science, history, or related program, and returning to school full-time in September 2026
Experience using Google Workspace applications or equivalent programs

Assets:

Experience in archives or related field
Experience with Universal Design
Experience using Adobe Suite, scanning software or equivalent
Enrollment in a Masters of Information Studies with a specialization in Archival Studies
Familiarity with legacy media including VHS, Floppy Disks and/or Optical Disks

Skills Required for Success:

Familiarity with history and archives
Familiarity with Archival standards such as the Rules for Archival Description
Problem-solving abilities, including critical thinking and planning skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent time management and organization skills
Willingness to work independently and with a team
A commitment to service excellence
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

How to Apply: Please Apply online: https://recruitment.edmonton.ca/job/54258/Archives-Summer-Student-Young-Canada-Works

Application Deadline: February 27th, 2026 11:59 PM (MST)

Additional Information: Conditions of Employment:

As part of your application, we ask that you attach an unofficial transcript or an enrollment verification letter (indicating you are enrolled in a related post-secondary program). Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City
Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position
Applicants may be tested
33.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday

This position is subject to the receipt of a Young Canada Works grant. The successful candidate must meet the funder's requirements to be considered:

be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number); and
are a high school, college, CEGEP or university student.

Note: Priority will be given to students who have not previously participated in the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations employment program.

Use of AI: No

Job Poster Email: employment@edmonton.ca

Archives Retail Services Coordinator | Friends of the Provincial Archives of Albert Society | Edmonton, AB | Deadline: March 6th, 2026

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:36:08 GMT

Organization Name: Friends of the Provincial Archives of Albert Society

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Compensation: Range $20-30 hourly

Organization Homepage (URL): https://provincialarchives.alberta.ca/who-we-are/friends-of-the-provincial-archives-of-alberta-society

About the Organization: The Friends of the Provincial Archives of Alberta Society (Friends) is a non-profit organization created to promote and support the ongoing work of the Provincial Archives of Alberta (PAA). The PAA preserves the collective memory of Alberta, and contributes to the protection of Albertans' rights and the sense of the Alberta identity. Located in Edmonton, it also acquires, preserves and makes available for research private records and government records. The PAA serves as the permanent repository of records of enduring value

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Description and Duties: The Friends are looking for a self-motivated, courteous, and hardworking individual to fill the coordinator role for the Archives Store and Client Services at the PAA. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a busy public setting and learn about Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women and the PAA. In the Coordinator role, you will use your organizational and customer service skills to manage and track the on-site and online sales of products and services, promote the unique merchandise, and participate in outreach opportunities. Your creativity will be instrumental when you develop and implement strategies for marketing the Archives Store and Client. Services. You will also assist in developing new products based on PAA holdings.

You will be responsible for:

• Processing in-person and online orders in a timely manner.

• Updating the sales system with changes to products and services.

• Training the PAA staff on the point-of-sale system.

• Providing front desk support coverage.

• Oversee ordering inventory and tracking consignment sales.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma with two years’ retail management experience is required. Post-secondary Business or related degree or diploma is desirable. Experience in working in an office environment, using a point-of-sale system, and interacting with the public is required. Attention to detail and a team player with good organizational skills are also essential. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools.

How to Apply: Please provide a 500 word writing sample and submit your cover letter and resume to friendspaainfo@gmail.com, or mail to Friends of PAA Society, 8555 Roper Road, Edmonton AB, T6E. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Susan Stanton at 780-427-0068.

Application Deadline: March 6th, 2026

Additional Information: Notes:

1. This is a full-time position although a shared working arrangement between two successful candidates may be considered. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to work a 36.25 hour workweek during regular hours of operation (8:15-4:30) from Monday to Friday. Some additional weekend work may be required.

2. This one-year contract position is dependent on successful funding.

Use of AI: No

Job Poster Email: friendspaainfo@gmail.com

Archives Technician | Friends of the Provincial Archives of Albert Society | Edmonton, AB | Deadline: March 6th, 2026

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:16:38 GMT

Organization Name: Friends of the Provincial Archives of Albert Society

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Compensation: Range $20-30 hourly

Organization Homepage (URL): https://provincialarchives.alberta.ca/who-we-are/friends-of-the-provincial-archives-of-alberta-society

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Description and Duties: The Friends are looking for a self-motivated, detailed-oriented, and hardworking individual to fill an Archives Technician role for the PAA. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a busy public setting and learn about Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women, and the PAA. The Archives Technician works independently under the task supervision of a Manager, as well, individual Archivists and Conservators provide general guidance on project-based work. The Archives Technician supports the government and private records programs of the PAA by accessioning and processing archival records. In addition, the Archives Technician supports the access services by ensuring that records are physically available and associated information is easily accessible through file lists, the compilation of related finding aids and by maintaining location registers/logs.

You will be responsible for:

• Accessioning records into the holdings and processing activities, which integrate preservation and archival functions;

• Ensuring the effective tracking and maintenance of archival records and provide for efficient retrieval;

• Participating, where and when required, in special projects, as well as, participating on internal work teams as required and team development of procedures and/or best practice documents to guide technical archival duties and ensure consistent work practices; and,

• Providing back-up to the Provincial Archives’ reception/receiving areas on an as required basis.

Qualifications:

A two-year diploma in a related field, such as Library & Information Technology (MacEwan University), or related post-secondary program is required. A minimum of one year related experience is necessary. Awareness of archival principles, practices and techniques and demonstrated ability to perform preventive preservation work is preferred. Equivalencies will be considered.

How to Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume to friendspaainfo@gmail.com, or mail to Friends of PAA Society, 8555 Roper Road, Edmonton AB, T6E 5W1

Application Deadline: March 6th, 2026

Additional Information: Notes:

2. This one-year contract position is dependent on successful funding.

Use of AI: No

Job Poster Email: friendspaainfo@gmail.com