Toronto, ON, M5R 1A6, CAN
4 days ago
Archives Assistant Co-Op
We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html) **What You’ll Be Doing** The Co-op Archives Assistant will and arrange and describe unprocessed digital and physical accessions, help inventory and photograph the Archives’ artefact collection and support the migration of the Archives’ database to a new content management system. _At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role_ _You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote._ **Important Information** + **_We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us._** + You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education and returning to full-time studies to be eligible. However, you do not need to be in a registered Co-Op program to be considered for a role. + Please include your resume (no more than 2 pages), a cover letter (no more than 1 page), and your most recent unofficial transcript with your application. These should all be uploaded into the Resume section of the application as one document. + You have a strong knowledge of MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint. + Work Location: Further clarity on the work location will be provided at the time of your interview. Please note all employees must work within their current jurisdiction and must reside within Canada. All CIBC Co-op positions require you to be based in Canada for the duration of the term. + Duration of term: Summer 2025 (May 2025 - August 2025) **How You’ll Succeed** + Arrange and describe, re-house and update database records for un-processed physical material + Process and index digital collections + Re-house and photograph individual artefacts of varying types and sizes + Support the standardization of data to be migrated + Research and create new content for Archives’ internal social media **Who You Are** + **You are pursuing a graduate program** in Archives or related discipline. + **You are digitally savvy** . You have strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Experience working with DBText and ArchivEra an asset. + **You are familiar with** collections descriptive standards such Rules for Archival Description (RAD). Knowledge of Canadian history an asset + **Strong communication and interpersonal skills** . Interact with a wide range of individuals in a variety of situations, which require tact, diplomacy, and discretion. **Important Information** + You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education and returning to full-time studies to be eligible. However, you do not need to be in a registered Co-Op program to be considered for a role. + Recruitment timeline: Applications review – January; Interviews – February/March; Offers – March/April + Please include your resume (no more than 2 pages), a cover letter (no more than 1 page), and your most recent unofficial transcript with your application. These should all be uploaded into the Resume section of the application as one pdf document. + **_Must be able to lift and move boxes and objects of up to 40 pounds_** + **_Some working areas will have fluctuating temperatures and may include working in enclosed spaces as required_** **What CIBC Offers** At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. + We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program. + Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients. *Subject to program terms and conditions **What you need to know** + CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com + You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit + We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us. **Expected End Date** 2025-08-22 **Job Location** Toronto-81 Bay, 33rd Floor **Employment Type** Temporary (Fixed Term) **Weekly Hours** 37.5 **Skills** Archival Management, Archival Preservation, Microsoft Outlook At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.
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