Art Gallery of Ontario – Archives Student Assistant Library & Archives – Toronto, ON

Company: Art Gallery of Ontario

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:49:56 GMT

Job description: Description Requisition Id: 2025-78
Number of Positions: 1
Job Status: Intern/Co-op/Fellowship
Hours & Days of Work: up to 35 hours per week
Target Start Date: 05/26/2025
Target End Date: 08/15/2025Archives Student AssistantMay 2025 to August 202535 hours per weekART + AUDIENCE + LEARNINGLocated in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in North America, attracting approximately one million visitors annually. The AGO Collection of more than 120,000 works of art ranges from cutting-edge contemporary art to significant works by Indigenous and Canadian artists and European masterpieces.The AGO Internship/Co-op Program provides opportunities for students to apply their academic experience in a dynamic work environment. The Gallery supports students as they learn more about their chosen career path, while practicing the skills learned through their academic program. Our program is open to students who are currently enrolled in a post-secondary program where they require an Internship or Co-op placement for academic credit.Interested so far? Learn more about this Internship at the AGO below:We’re currently seeking Archives Student Assistant to join our Library & Archives team as an intern this summer. Supervised by the AGO Archivist, this student will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic work environment. They will gain hands-on experience in basic archival work by processing archival collections from the AGO Archives in order to physically preserve them and make them accessible to researchers. The student will create an online finding aid for exhibition files from the gallery’s history. AGO exhibition records are frequently requested and represent a significant piece of the Canadian art world’s documentary history.SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS & LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Hands-on experience in archival arrangement and description, and the development of collections metadata;
  • Valuable knowledge of the collections management and preservation of archival material;
  • Experience with archival collections management software (AtoM)
  • Exposure to the archival collecting practices, cultural history and organizational structure of one of Canada’s most important public art museums.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • University undergraduate degree completed;
  • Academic background in visual arts or art history preferred;
  • Completed first year of graduate studies program in archival studies or related field;
  • Demonstrated aptitude for fine-motor work through experience with crafts or similar activities;
  • Familiarity with standard office software and general familiarity with databases and website content management.

Please note that this position is partially funded by Young Canada Works, and applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Canadian citizen or a permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada; Note: Non-Canadian students or graduates holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible.
  • Be legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
  • Be between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment;
  • Be returning full-time to school in the fall

We invite individuals who reflect the diversity of our visitors to apply by submitting a resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications online at .If you would prefer to submit your application in person, please address it to the People Division and leave it with our Shipping Dock which is located next to the Jackman Hall entrance on McCaul Street. You can drop off your application between the hours of 8:30AM to 4:00PM from Monday-Friday.We thank all applicants but must advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act & the AGO’s Recruitment & Selection Policy for Staff, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.External Application Deadline: 05/02/2025

CIBC – Archives Assistant Co-Op – Toronto, ON

Company: CIBC

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 02 Mar 2025 07:02:39 GMT

Job description: We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.To learn more about CIBC, please visitWhat You’ll Be DoingThe Co-op Archives Assistant will and arrange and describe unprocessed digital and physical accessions, help inventory and photograph the Archives’ artefact collection and support the migration of the Archives’ database to a new content management system.At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.Important Information

  • We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.
  • You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education and returning to full-time studies to be eligible. However, you do not need to be in a registered Co-Op program to be considered for a role.
  • Please include your resume (no more than 2 pages), a cover letter (no more than 1 page), and your most recent unofficial transcript with your application. These should all be uploaded into the Resume section of the application as one document.
  • You have a strong knowledge of MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Work Location: Further clarity on the work location will be provided at the time of your interview. Please note all employees must work within their current jurisdiction and must reside within Canada. All CIBC Co-op positions require you to be based in Canada for the duration of the term.
  • Duration of term: Summer 2025 (May 2025 – August 2025)

How You’ll Succeed

  • Arrange and describe, re-house and update database records for un-processed physical material
  • Process and index digital collections
  • Re-house and photograph individual artefacts of varying types and sizes
  • Support the standardization of data to be migrated
  • Research and create new content for Archives’ internal social media

Who You Are

  • You are pursuing a graduate program in Archives or related discipline.
  • You are digitally savvy. You have strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Experience working with DBText and ArchivEra an asset.
  • You are familiar with collections descriptive standards such Rules for Archival Description (RAD). Knowledge of Canadian history an asset
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Interact with a wide range of individuals in a variety of situations, which require tact, diplomacy, and discretion.

Important Information

  • You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education and returning to full-time studies to be eligible. However, you do not need to be in a registered Co-Op program to be considered for a role.
  • Recruitment timeline: Applications review – January; Interviews – February/March; Offers – March/April
  • Please include your resume (no more than 2 pages), a cover letter (no more than 1 page), and your most recent unofficial transcript with your application. These should all be uploaded into the Resume section of the application as one pdf document.
  • Must be able to lift and move boxes and objects of up to 40 pounds
  • Some working areas will have fluctuating temperatures and may include working in enclosed spaces as required

What CIBC OffersAt CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.*Subject to program terms and conditionsWhat you need to knowCIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contactYou need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permitWe may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.Expected End Date 2025-08-22Job Location Toronto-81 Bay, 33rd FloorEmployment Type Temporary (Fixed Term)Weekly Hours 37.5Skills Archival Management, Archival Preservation, Microsoft Outlook

Archives Processing Assistant


Company: Dalhousie University

Location: Halifax, NS

Job description: Manager, the Archival Processing Assistant will assist in undertaking a variety of archival processing projects… or organization for use in the descriptive component of the project, including research into creators for authority records. Complete…

Expected salary: $20 per hour

Job date: Sat, 11 Sep 2021 01:22:33 GMT

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