Information Services Assistant
Deadline: August 11, 2025 (11:59pm)
As part of the Young Canada Works program, Artexte is looking for the perfect candidate to support its collection team in carrying out its projects!
JOB OFFER: Information Services Assistant
DEADLINE: August 11, 2025 (11:59pm)
TO APPLY: Candidates can submit their application with a resume and cover letter in PDF format to the collections team at the following address: soumissions@artexte.ca
To learn more about the main responsibilities of the Information Services Assistant, consult the detailed job offer HERE
POSITION
The Information Services Assistant will receive training and work under the supervision of a librarian and document technician in a unique collection of Canadian art documentation. The intern will participate in conservation and document processing, cataloging acquisitions, creation of accessible digital content, and reference services.
REQUIREMENTS
- Candidates must be eligible for the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage (graduates) – consult the Young Canada Works website
- College or university diploma in library and information science, archival studies, or library technologies
- Background in art history, museology or visual arts is an asset;
- Knowledge of contemporary visual arts in Canada an asset;
- Excellent spoken and written French and English;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Ability to work in a team environment;
- Ability to analyze and synthesize information;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications;
- Interest in participating in ongoing developments in the organization in alignment with its mandate;
- Independent, motivated, creative.
CONDITIONS
Length of Employment: August 26, 2025 – 28 March, 2026 (31 weeks)
Salary: 20$/hour, part-time (28 hours/week)
Supervisor: Collections Department
Place of work : Artexte
Artexte wishes to correct historical inequalities with regard to employment opportunities in the arts and heritage field. Artexte welcomes all candidates identifying as Indigenous, racialized persons, women and persons of all sexual orientations and genders. Artexte encourages people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations will be made during the hiring process as needed.