Archive Assistant (Student Full-Time)

Location: Lennox and Addington County Museum and Archives, Napanee, Ontario

Supervisor: Supervisor Museum & Curator

Hours of Work: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (35 hours per week, weekends and evenings as required)

Salary: $21.63 per hour

Duration: May 18, 2026 to August 28, 2026

Closing Date: April 7, 2026

Posting #: 2026-22

Why work with us:

We believe in empowering people to live their best lives – not only the people in the communities we serve, but also our employees. Your work will have a meaningful impact in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals and families flourish. We prioritize workplace well-being, continuous growth, and a culture where every employee feels valued and inspired.

What you will do:

• Assess and appraise photographs within the Museum and Archive Collection, primarily the Napanee Beaver newspaper negatives
• Conduct ongoing digitization of the negatives, ensuring adherence to technical standards for preservation
• Create detailed metadata and update archival content management systems (Past Perfect and Archeion)
• Develop aids to enhance public accessibility to the collection
• Research the historical context and provenance of selected images as needed
• Collaborate with the Museum curatorial staff to ensure the collection meets institutional policies and standards
• Assist the Museum team in their high standard of customer service – greeting the public, assisting in the Reading Room and public programs as required
• Satisfactory attendance record, subject to the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code.

What you will bring:

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for helping people live their best lives and brings:

• Minimum Post-Secondary education in archival and/or library studies, museum studies, history, or other related field (either in progress and returning to school in the Fall, between the ages of 16-30)
• Demonstrated familiarity with computer software – PastPerfect and Microsoft Suite
• Excellent attention to detail, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Must be able to lift and move materials up to 40 lbs
• Current CPIC required.

Join Us & Make a Difference – Apply now!

The County of Lennox & Addington is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, creating workplaces that welcome, value, and respect the diversity of employees and support them to actively engage in the workplace and reach their full potential. Accommodations are available throughout all stages of the recruitment process, and we encourage applicants to access supports that may be needed. To request an accommodation, please call the County’s Human Resources Department at 613-354-4883, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants advancing to the next stages of the recruitment process will be provided with additional opportunities to make their needs known.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of applicant selection. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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