Artifact Collections Assistant
Posted on Friday, March 20th, 2026
Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre | Pembroke, Ontario
Full-Time 35 hrs/wk | Wage: Hourly $17.60 /hr | Closes 2026-04-17
Job Description
The Ottawa Valley Historical Society is seeking a motivated student to join our team as an Artifact Collections Assistant at the Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre. This position will run from May 25, 2026, to August 28, 2026, at our community museum. Our museum, which is rooted in its collection of artifacts, connects the history of Pembroke and the greater Upper Ottawa Valley with contemporary life by telling engaging stories through exhibitions and programming for all ages.
If you’re looking for an inclusive and supportive workplace, the Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre is the perfect fit for you!
Key Responsibilities:
– Accession backlogged artifacts and prepare them for storage or display. This includes listing artifacts in the accession register book, filling out artifact worksheets, creating physical accession files, inputting information into the PastPerfect collections software, numbering artifacts, and recording their locations.
– Research potential locations for outreach exhibits in the community and compile a list of possible venues.
– Plan and create content for #WhatIsItWednesday social media posts. This includes selecting artifacts, taking photographs, composing, and scheduling posts on Facebook and Instagram.
– Monitor temperature and humidity levels weekly in designated areas of the museum.
– Upload artifact records to the museum’s website, making them accessible online.
– Take photos and write descriptions for the 360 virtual tour featured on the museum’s website.
– Assist with providing museum tours to the public and manage the rental of Museum in a Box kits when needed.
– Perform weekly cleaning and maintenance of the museum’s four artifact storage areas.
– Complete other duties as required.
Qualifications:
– This position is suited to a university or college student pursuing studies in community/social fields such as Museum Studies.
– As the job involves a significant amount of computer work, the ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, knowledge of digital photography, and strong social media skills. Database entry experience is an asset.
– Ability to multitask and manage various responsibilities efficiently.
– Strong public speaking skills.
– A keen interest in history and heritage.
– Previous experience working in a museum is a plus but not necessary.
– Research skills are an asset.
– Must be a full-time student as of the spring and returning to full-time studies in the fall.
– Bilingualism is an advantage.
The Ottawa Valley Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications from all qualified candidates. Employment decisions will be based on the merit of the applicant.
We encourage interested students to create a Young Canada Works profile on the YCW website:
https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/
Please note that this position is contingent on Young Canada Works grant funding.
This job will take place in the beautiful city of Pembroke, located in the heart of the Upper Ottawa Valley, just an hour and a half drive from Ottawa. Visit the museum’s website at www.uovheritagecentre.ca and the City of Pembroke website at www.pembroke.ca.
JOB TERMS: Student
APPLY BY: 2026-04-17
How to Apply
Application Deadline: April 16, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Moira Friske, Interim Director/Curator
Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre
1032 Pembroke St. East, Pembroke, ON, K8A 6Z2
Email: curator@uovheritagecentre.ca
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