Archive Assistant

Archive Assistant

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Huntsville and Area Historical Society
Utterson, Ontario, Canada
Job Sector: Education, Training & Research
Term of Employment: Seasonal
Total Views: 214
Duration: 12 calendar days (9 business days)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/ontario/utterson/853862394/archive-assistant/
Seasonal
Application end: Jun 1, 2025 Shortlist
Job Description

Tasks

  • Assist with archiving forms for special storage
  • Assist with record management
  • Apply standards and policies for storage of records and archival materials
  • Codify and classify archival materials
  • Ensure that proper procedures are followed in the use of computerized document management systems
  • Put archival materials on microfilm or in databases
  • Research and retrieve archival materials
  • Transfer materials from current to semi-current status or put into permanent storage

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

  • Serials or newspapers
  • Special materials (e.g., audio-cassettes, videos, maps, microform, educational kits, etc.)

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Word
  • MS Windows
  • Adobe Photoshop

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Driver’s validity licence check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Repetitive tasks
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Ability to distinguish between colours

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

  • Mileage paid

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • On-site amenities