Archives Intern - Digitization & Records Management

Metis-Nation-Saskatchewan-; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Metis Nation–Saskatchewan Archives Team in Saskatoon is seeking an Archive Intern for a part-time, temporary position (Sept 2026–Mar 2027). The role supports archival processing, digitization, and records management in a governance-focused environment, including SharePoint inventories and transfer documentation.

You will gain hands-on experience handling sensitive Indigenous records, creating finding aids and metadata, and collaborating with multiple departments while upholding confidentiality

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in History, Indigenous Studies, Archival Studies, or related field.
• Interest in archives, records management, digitization, preservation, or information governance.
• Knowledge of Métis history, governance, and culture is an asset.
• Experience with research, metadata creation, or information organization is an asset.
• Must be able to lift and move archival materials weighing up to approximately 20 lbs.
• Criminal Record Check prior to commencing employment.

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 IT, on records and information management projects.
• Perform other archives, research, and documentation duties as assigned.

Skills

Archivist knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft 365

Education

History/Archival Studies

Tools

SharePoint

Metadata tools

Job description

Metis Nation–Saskatchewan Archives Team in Saskatoon is seeking an Archive Intern for a part-time, temporary position (Sept 2026–Mar 2027). The role supports archival processing, digitization, and records management in a governance-focused environment, including SharePoint inventories and transfer documentation.

You will gain hands-on experience handling sensitive Indigenous records, creating finding aids and metadata, and collaborating with multiple departments while upholding confidentiality