Archives Assistant (Summer Work Term)

The Archives of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth are seeking a motivated student for a stimulating summer position in the field of documentary heritage.

Main Responsibilities:

• Process and classify archival documents, a significant portion of which are in French
• Write an article to update and enrich the content of the archives' website
• Participate in other archival processing and preservation tasks

This position is ideal for a full-time student enrolled in one of the following fields:

• Information Science, Library Science, or Archival Studies
• History
• Religious Studies/Theology
• Communication, Journalism
• Sociology or other humanities disciplines

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent command of French and English (spoken and written)
• Ability to read historical cursive script fluently
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work methodically and repetitively
• Good physical condition (ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 23 kg)
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word and Excel
• In-depth knowledge and familiarity with the structures and teachings of the Catholic Church, along with a deep respect for them (being a practicing Catholic is not required).

Job Details:

• Duration: 12 weeks full-time (35 hours per week), from June to August 2026
• Program: This position is made possible through funding from the Canada Summer Jobs program
• Eligibility:
  • Must have the legal right to work in Canada
  • Must be enrolled full-time
  • Must plan to resume full-time studies in Fall 2026

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