Archive Intern: Digitization & Records Stewardship

Métis Nation-Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Archive Intern will support the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Archives Team through archival processing, digitization, and records management activities.

The role contributes to information governance initiatives within the Archives and Records Management SharePoint environment, including records organization, tracking, inventory, and transfer documentation, while gaining hands-on experience in the stewardship of sensitive and culturally significant records.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in History, Indigenous Studies, Archival Studies, Library and Information Studies, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in archives, records management, digitization, preservation, or information governance.
• Knowledge of Métis history, governance, and culture is considered an asset.
• Experience with research, metadata creation, or information organization is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Appraise, arrange, describe, digitize, and preserve archival records and collections.
• Assess the physical and intellectual condition of records and document archival decisions.
• Create and update finding aids, metadata, inventories, indexes, file lists, and transfer documentation.
• Support records management and digital governance initiatives, including SharePoint inventories and records transfer activities.
• Assist with preparing records for preservation, access, digitization, and storage workflows.
• Support the digitization and preservation of analog audiovisual materials.
• Contribute to records tracking, retention, classification, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and apply culturally appropriate handling practices when working with sensitive records.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including Information Technology, on records and information management projects.
• Perform other archives, research, and documentation duties as assigned.

Job description

The Archive Intern will support the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Archives Team through archival processing, digitization, and records management activities.

The role contributes to information governance initiatives within the Archives and Records Management SharePoint environment, including records organization, tracking, inventory, and transfer documentation, while gaining hands-on experience in the stewardship of sensitive and culturally significant records.