Collections Technician (Intern)

Port Colborne; Port Colborne; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Port Colborne is offering a grant-funded archival assistant contract as part of the Young Canada Works program. This 30-hour-per-week role runs from September 8, 2026, to February 23, 2027, at a pay rate of $22.50 per hour with OMERS pension eligibility.

The position emphasizes processing archival materials, digitization tasks, and database management within museum contexts. Ideal candidates hold an undergrad in history or related fields, with strong organization, independence, and

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Young Canada Works (YCW) Building Careers in Heritage Program
• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in history, public history, archival studies, information sciences, museum studies, or related field
• Master's degree or post-graduate education is an asset
• Keen interest in local history, public history, and Indigenous/minority histories
• Highly organized and motivated
• Able to work independently while maintaining standards
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365
• Experience with database management programs is an asset
• Experience with scanners, cameras, and digitization processes is an asset
• Experience working or volunteering in an archives, library, or museum is an asset

Responsibilities

• Assist with the processing and organization of archival collections
• Support digitization projects to improve accessibility of collections
• Operate scanners, cameras, and digitization equipment to create digital records
• Assist with collection documentation and database management
• Follow archival procedures and best practices
• Participate in training related to archival work and project-specific computer skills
• Complete project-related tasks as needed

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Highly organized

Independent work

Microsoft 365

Database management

Digitization processes

Education

Undergraduate degree in history or related field

Master's degree or post-graduate education (asset)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Database management

Scanners/Cameras/Digitization equipment

Job description

The City of Port Colborne, located on the south coast of the scenic Niagara region, Niagara's Port of Call has found the perfect balance - successful industrial and commercial sectors, comfortable and scenic residential areas, white sand beaches, unique culinary choices, the world class Sugarloaf Marina, fishing, golfing, trails, shopping districts along the historic Welland Canal - truly a community that adds to the overall Niagara Experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the processing and organization of archival collections
• Support ongoing digitization projects to improve accessibility of collections
• Use scanners, cameras, and digitization equipment to create digital records
• Assist with collection documentation and database management
• Follow archival procedures and best practices
• Participate in training related to archival work and project-specific computer skills
• Complete project-related tasks as needed

Key Qualifications

• Must meet the eligibility requirements for the Young Canada Works (YCW) Building Careers in Heritage Program and be registered with YCW
• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in history, public history, archival studies, information sciences, museum studies, or a related program
• Master's degree or post-graduate education is an asset
• Keen interest in local history, public history, and the history of Indigenous and minority groups
• Highly organized and motivated
• Able to work independently while maintaining consistent standards
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365
• Experience with database management programs is an asset
• Experience with scanners, cameras, digitization processes, and photographic applications is an asset
• Experience working or volunteering in an archives, library, or museum is an asset

Contract Details

This is a grant-funded position through the Young Canada Works (YCW) Building Careers in Heritage Program, lasting through February 2027. Applicants must meet the program eligibility requirements and be registered with YCW. For eligibility requirements and registration information, please visit Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage (graduates) - Canada.ca.

This is a contract position working 30 hours per week for 720 hours, from September 8, 2026 to February 23, 2027. The rate of pay is $22.50 per hour, with eligibility for enrolment in the OMERS Pension Plan.

Deadline to apply is August 19, 2026 at 11:59pm.

The City of Port Colborne is an equal opportunity employer.

Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process.

If contacted for an interview, please advise the Human Resources staff of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c.25) and will be used to select a candidate.

The City of Port Colborne is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. The City is committed to accommodating people with a disability. Should you require any accommodations, we will work to meet your needs.