The City of Port Colborne, located on the south coast of the scenic Niagara region, Niagara’s Port of Call has found the perfect balance – successful industrial and commercial sectors, comfortable and scenic residential areas, white sand beaches, unique culinary choices, the world class Sugarloaf Marina, fishing, golfing, trails, shopping districts along the historic Welland Canal – truly a community that adds to the overall Niagara Experience. The Department of Museum, Heritage and Culture is hiring a Collections Technician Intern to assist with the processing of a large archival collection and ongoing digitization projects at the L.R. Wilson Heritage Research Archives. The successful candidate will help improve access to archival collections while supporting the preservation and sharing of Port Colborne's documentary history and local marine heritage. Duties & Responsibilities: • Assist with the processing and organization of archival collections • Support ongoing digitization projects to improve accessibility of collections • Use scanners, cameras, and digitization equipment to create digital records • Assist with collection documentation and database management • Follow archival procedures and best practices • Participate in training related to archival work and project-specific computer skills • Complete project-related tasks as needed Key Qualifications: • Must meet the eligibility requirements for the Young Canada Works (YCW) Building Careers in Heritage Program and be registered with YCW • Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in history, public history, archival studies, information sciences, museum studies, or a related program • Master's degree or post-graduate education is an asset • Keen interest in local history, public history, and the history of Indigenous and minority groups • Highly organized and motivated • Able to work independently while maintaining consistent standards • Strong communication and analytical skills • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 • Experience with database management programs is an asset • Experience with scanners, cameras, digitization processes, and photographic applications is an asset • Experience working or volunteering in an archives, library, or museum is an asset This is a grant-funded position through the Young Canada Works (YCW) Building Careers in Heritage Program, lasting through February 2027. Applicants must meet the program eligibility requirements and be registered with YCW. For eligibility requirements and registration information, please visit the Young Canada Works website: Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage (graduates) - Canada.ca This is a contract position working 30 hours per week for 720 hours, from September 8, 2026 to February 23, 2027. The rate of pay is $22.50 per hour, with eligibility for enrolment in the OMERS Pension Plan. Please apply by uploading a current resume and cover letter. Deadline to apply is August 19, 2026 at 11:59pm. Current employees please apply on Workday using the Jobs Hub application. We thank all those who apply but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Port Colborne is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Human Resources staff of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c.25) and will be used to select a candidate.