Archivist in the History of Quebec Native Women

Quebec Native Women Inc.

City

Kahnawake

Job description

Summer job for a student

SUMMARY: In keeping with the mission and values of QNW, the History Archivist takes care of Quebec Native Women’s (QNW) archives, which includes documentation accumulated over more than 50 years. The archivist will be responsible for collecting, classifying, cataloguing and preserving these documents in order to centralize them in a single space, in compliance with professional archival conservation standards.

LOCATION: Kahnawà:ke, with the possibility of hybrid Wor
SALARY : $18.25 / hour
SCHEDULE: Monday to Thursday — 32 hours per week for a period of 12 weeks (summer job)
START DATE: As soon as possible
HIRING PRIORITY: First Nations

TASKS (SUMMARY LIST OF THE FUNCTION)

Analyze and organize existing archives based on structured methods and standards;
Examine textual, iconographic, cartographic, architectural and electronic documents, films and videos, as well as sound recordings and multimedia documents;
Recommend software for the management, dissemination and conservation of archives;
Identify the types of documents (historical, legal or administrative);
Classify archives according to their historical, legal or administrative value;
Oversee the restoration of documents;
Integrate restored documents into the archives;
Implement tools for efficient cataloging and retrieval of archives and records;
Propose procedures for the preservation and management of records and archives;
Perform any related tasks, as required by the organization.

Required experience and qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

DES completed;
DEC or BAC in a relevant field in progress;
Fluency in French and English, both oral and written, for report writing;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software;
Ability to work in a team and independently when required.

ASSETS

Knowledge of an indigenous language;
Training, experience or knowledge related to the use of artificial intelligence for archives;
Knowledge of professional standards of archival preservation;
Knowledge of the reality of Indigenous communities.

TO APPLY
Send your CV with a cover letter to:
postesprojets@faq-qnw.org
Deadline: June 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.