Archival Clerk (Youth Position)

Archival Clerk (Summer Student Position)

Job Overview:
WAMP is seeking a motivated Archival Clerk to support a major media preservation initiative. This role will launch an ongoing project to organize, digitize, and consolidate WAMP’s entire archive, including VHS tapes, DVDs, hard drives, USB/thumb drives, and digital film files. The goal is to create a single, structured, and accessible archival system that will be integrated into WAMP’s new website for public access. This position is supported by the Canada Summer Jobs program and offers hands-on experience in archival practice, digital preservation, and media management.

Position Details:

• Dates: June 1 – July 24 (8 weeks)
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Wage: $25/hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory, catalogue, and organize all WAMP media assets across physical and digital formats
• Digitize analog media (VHS, DVDs) and transfer files from outdated storage formats into modern systems
• Develop and maintain a structured digital archive with consistent file naming and organization
• Record metadata and create documentation to support searchability and long-term access
• Assist in designing archival workflows, guides, and organizational systems
• Ensure safe handling and preservation of physical media
• Support integration of the archive into WAMP’s new website for online accessibility

Qualifications:

• Youth applicant with interest in archives, film, media studies, library sciences, or cultural preservation
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable using computers and digital file management systems
• Ability to work independently and manage large volumes of media
• Interest in film, storytelling, and preserving cultural history

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain hands-on experience in archival systems and digital preservation
• Learn media digitization techniques across multiple formats (VHS, DVD, digital files)
• Develop skills in metadata creation, cataloguing, and database management
• Understand best practices for long-term media storage and access systems
• Contribute to building a publicly accessible digital archive of Northern media history
• Strengthen organizational, technical, and research skills in a professional arts environment

To apply for this job, you must:

• Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job;
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.