Records Management Summer Student

District of Lake Country; Lake Country; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Lake Country, BC, is seeking a Records Management Summer Student to assist with digitizing historical paper records. The role involves reviewing and scanning documents, maintaining electronic records, and adhering to established standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic computer proficiency. Working hours can be up to 40 hours per week from May 1 to August 31, 2026, with a competitive hourly salary of $23.20 plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Must have a strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with records management principles is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review hard-copy files to determine if they are transitory or permanent.
• Scan documents and apply proper metadata and naming conventions.
• File electronic records in accordance with LGMA and District of Lake Country standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Self-motivation

Education

Completed first year of diploma or degree in related discipline

Job description

About the Opportunity

The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a Records Management Summer Student based in Lake Country, BC.

Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Administration, the student will be asked to assist with digitizing historical paper records. The Records Management student’s primary work will be converting physical records into organized digital files.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited:

• Reviewing hard-copy files to determine if they are transitory or permanent.
• Scanning documents and applying proper metadata and naming conventions.
• Filing electronic records in accordance with LGMA and District of Lake Country standards.

This initiative will improve accuracy, accessibility, and security of documentation, reduce liability risks, and protect critical information from potential loss due to disasters.

More About You

To qualify for this role, you must have completed your first year of a diploma or degree program in a related discipline with plans to return in the fall of 2026.

As our ideal candidate, you have strong attention to detail and organizational skills. The position requires self‑motivation, basic computer skills and the ability to work independently. Your willingness to learn and adapt to a fast paced environment will be beneficial. Familiarity with records management principles is an asset.

Above all, we value a collaborative attitude and a willingness to learn.

About the Benefits

• You will receive a competitive salary of $23.20 (2026 rates) per hour plus 17.4% in‑lieu of all benefits
• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture

This position can work up to 40 hours per week, which may include weekends and evenings, from May 1 - August 31, 2026 (approximate dates). Applications will be accepted through our website at www.lakecountry.bc.ca until 4:00 pm on March 3, 2025. We will be contacting applicants who meet our requirements as applications are received and this posting may close ahead of the official closing date if a successful candidate is identified.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [e-mail].