Historical Researcher (Calgary)

Know-History; Calgary; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Dual monitor

Professional development

Paid vacation

Job summary

Know History in Calgary is seeking a Historical Researcher for a contract position through March 2027. You will perform genealogical and archival research, data processing, and written reporting to support museums, Indigenous communities, and other clients.

The role emphasizes collaboration, confidentiality, and attention to detail, with on-site work in Calgary, full-time hours, and starting pay of CAD 25 per hour plus paid vacation. Local travel is occasionally required.

Qualifications

• Degree in History or Indigenous Studies or equivalent
• Experience with databases for data entry and historical research
• Knowledge of genealogical and historic documents and repositories
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with First Nations, Inuit, Métis history is an asset
• Ability to follow workflows and maintain confidentiality
• English working language; Indigenous language or French is an asset

Responsibilities

• Conduct genealogical and archival file review.
• Provide research support including document management and data processing.
• Digitize archival documents and perform transcription on-site or remotely.
• Conduct genealogical research in databases and repositories.
• Transcribe records and update research databases.
• Assist with project administration and quality assurance.
• Develop and maintain research methodologies.
• Occasionally travel for local projects.

Skills

Historical research

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Indigenous history

Follow workflows

Confidentiality

Education

History degree

Indigenous studies

Tools

Archival databases

Digitization tools

Job description

Know History Temp Calgary, AB Starting at $25 CAD per hour

We're seeking a Historical Researcher to join our Calgary team for a contract position until end of March 2027.

As a Historical Researcher, you'll work alongside project managers and team members to provide historical research, analysis, and writing services in support of clients. Our services capture many of the unique stories that make up our past, inform our present and inspire the future. We've worked with museums, Indigenous communities and clients, non-profits, government bodies, and corporations on a variety of projects both large and small. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to get their feet wet in the world of history.

Using historical research methodologies and technical writing skills, you'll conduct genealogical and archival file review, collect and process historical records, and report on your findings in databases. Other tasks include data entry, quality assurance, and digitization and transcription. We're looking for someone that is a team player, a quick learner, and most importantly, passionate about history!

Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct genealogical and archival file review.
• Provide research support including document management, data processing, filing, and copying files.
• Conduct archival document identification, collection, and digitization in digital repositories, as well as on-site.
• Conduct genealogical research in databases and digital repositories.
• Transcribe written and oral records.
• Support project administration (creating delivery lists, updating and maintaining project standards, and other similar tasks).
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of process-driven research methodologies.
• Assist with quality assurance and Burden of Proof assessments.
• Update and maintain research databases.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using databases for conducting data entry and historical research.
• Strong knowledge of or prior experience with genealogical and historic documents and their corresponding repositories.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office or a similar suite of office software.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills (plain language writing is essential!).
• Strong knowledge of or prior experience working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis history and communities is an asset.
• Ability to follow workflows and guidelines.
• Ability to work with sensitive information with complete confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Completion of a degree in a relevant field such as History, Indigenous Studies, etc., or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• English is the working language; however, knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) or French is an asset.
• Length: This is a contract position from September 2026 until end of March 2027, with possibility for extension.
• Hours: Full-time with flexible hours
• Compensation: Starting at $25/h with paid vacation
• Location: On-site in Calgary
• Travel: Local travel occasionally required
• Other:State-of-the-art equipment are provided (e.g., laptop, dual monitor, peripherals), and team members are also provided other resources, facilities, professional development opportunities, etc.

Know History is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We know that, in order to understand our collective history, we need to prioritize Indigenous and diverse voices across all aspects of our organization.

We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive environment.