Archives Research Assistant

• Recent Graduates

• Archives

The Archives Research Assistant will research environmental conservation records within Laurier Archives and Special Collections, synthesize their findings, and create and publish a research guide of environmental conservation records in the holdings. They will create and publish posts about environmental conservation fonds and collections on various social media platforms. Professional development opportunities will be provided throughout the term of employment.

The successful candidate will be a recent graduate from a Master of Library, Information or Archival Studies program. The candidate must:
• Meet all Young Canada Works criteria.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong computer skills.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a collaborative and collegial environment.
• Demonstrate familiarity with archival practices and principles.
• Be self-motivated.
• Be detail oriented.
• Be capable of working independently.

To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to libarch@wlu.ca.
Deadline: May 12, 2024. Interviews will be held virtually.
Confirmation of eligibility to Young Canada Works will be confirmed prior to any interviews.

Laurier has more than 19,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well as a location in Kitchener. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Our locations are situated on the traditional territories of the Neutral, Anishnawbe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. We recognize the unique heritages of Indigenous peoples and support their intentions to preserve and express their distinctive Indigenous cultures, histories, and knowledge through academic programming and co-curricular activities. Laurier’s Centre for Indigegogy is one example of how Laurier honours Indigenous knowledge.

Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier’s Employee Success Factors.

Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier’s core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity & Accessibility. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact libarch@wlu.ca.