Archives Student

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Norfolk County is where big vision meets unlimited potential.

As one of Ontario’s largest single-tier municipalities and home to over 70,000 people, Norfolk is bold, diverse, and proudly local - a municipality that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and connection. Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow your skills, expand your ideas, and shape your career.

As an Archives Student with Norfolk County, you’ll support daily archival operations by assisting researchers, retrieving records, and digitizing historical materials. Your work will help preserve local history and improve public access to valuable information, directly supporting community knowledge and engagement.

Big vision. Real opportunities. Unlimited potential. That’s Norfolk.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Archives Summer Student will support the Archivist in the day to day operations of the Norfolk County Archives, which includes assisting with customer service at the archives providing reference assistance and record retrieval services.

• Assist with digitization of archival records, including photographic materials.
• Assist with research inquiries from County staff and members of the public with support from the Archivist.
• Clerical duties, such as compiling daily statistics, indexing records and processing archival materials.
• Assist with the planning of an archival exhibition and other duties as required.

Requirements

Qualifications

• College or University Student enrolled in a history, library science or other related programs with related work experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with the public and assist with public research inquiries as required
• Computer and general office skills; knowledge of MS Office. Knowledge of scanning equipment and Past Perfect an asset
• Familiarity with archives/museum practices
• Excellent time management, communication, and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated research skills would be an asset
• First Aid Certification would be an asset
• Employment is conditional upon: attendance at all training sessions, submission of required documentation/certification, adherence to the minimum age requirements and ability to meet the employment term.
• At time of application must be enrolled in a post-secondary education institution or institution of higher learning.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act

Benefits

Posting #: NU 21.26

Position: Archives Student

Status: Student (from approximately August 31, 2026, to December 31, 2026)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employee Group: Non-Union

Wage: $18.48 per hour

Hours Worked per Week: 35

Division: Community and Development Services

Department: Parks, Recreation, and Culture

Reports to: Archivist

Location: Simcoe, ON

Posting Period: June 22, 2026 - July 6, 2026

How to Apply:

• Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
• If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file.
• Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

The Corporation of Norfolk County does not use Artificial Intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing, or the selection of candidates.

Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.