At the City of St. Catharines, you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll find a place that fits.

Here, your work means something — where you can see the impact, feel the pride, and know you’re a part of something bigger. You’ll be trusted to do your job, backed by people who care, and part of a team that shows up for each other. There’s flexibility when it counts, and a real understanding that life doesn’t stop when the workday starts. With pay you can count on, great benefits, and a pension that helps you plan ahead — you’ve got more than a job. You’ve got the space to grow, the balance you need, and a place that gets it.

It feels different — because it is. 

It’s a place that works for you.

What You'll be Doing:

• Maintain comprehensive and accurate collection records and the storage of artifacts.
• Organize, arrange and accession artifacts and archival materials, and prepare catalogue classifications and finding aids.
• Store artifact and manage locations by means of up-to-date inventory controls.
• Carry out research applicable to cataloguing artifacts.
• Handle and clean artifacts according to accepted museum procedures.
• Prepare Condition / Treatment Reports and undertake basic conservation of artifacts.
• Monitor and maintain a safe work area.

Areas of Work:

Photographic Cataloguer

• Carry out the scanning of archival photographic negatives, manipulate and store digital images.
• Process orders for digitally reproduced photographs and prepare invoices.

AV & Digital Cataloguer

• Carry out the scanning of archival documents and photography of artifacts
• Handle artifacts according to accepted museum procedures   

Artifact Cataloguer

• Process acquisitions and artifact movements ensuring the completion of proper contractual documentation.

Archival & Map Cataloguer

• Carry out the scanning of archival photographic negatives, manipulate and store digital images.   
• Process orders for digitally reproduced photographs and prepare invoices.   

What's Required:

• Enrolled in full-time, post-secondary studies and returning to full-time studies in the Fall, supporting confirmation letter from your Registrar’s Office will be required.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada, be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and be between the ages of 16-30 years.
• Experience with photographic equipment, especially Digital SLR cameras and Studio Lighting
• Familiarity with scanners, Adobe Photoshop and digital images.
• Attention to detail and accurate in recording information.
• Understanding of museum classifications systems and processes.
• Experience in archival management, photography and databases.   
• Good organizational & research skills.   
• Knowledge of the creation, manipulation and storage of digital images.   
• Knowledge of St. Catharines with an interest in community history and the Welland Canals.   
• Effective written and verbal communication.   
• Self-motivated, as well as the ability to work in a group.

Job Details:

Jobs with an application deadline will close at 11:59 PM on that date. Jobs listed as ‘open until filled’ may close at any time.

Other Requirements:

Other Position Requirements include: Class G Driver’s Licence

Candidates selected for the position will be required to complete the Ministry of Labour’s Worker Health and Safety Awareness training and provide proof of the educational credentials listed on their resume and job application.

Additional Information: