Research Assistant - Cidihca - Focas

Centre of Genomics and Policy

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Base: $30.00ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Full-time master of information student at mcgill
Strong french language proficiency required
Experience with archival digitization and cataloging
The Research Assistant will finalize the database construction and digitize records pertaining to the Centre d'Art/Musée d'Art Haitien held at CIDIHCA

Job Summary

  • The Research Assistant will finalize the database construction and digitize records pertaining to the Centre d'Art/Musée d'Art Haitien held at CIDIHCA.
  • Candidates must be a full-time second-year Master of Information student at McGill University authorized to work in Canada.
  • The position offers $30 per hour for approximately 8 hours per week across Fall and Winter semesters with a focus on preserving histories of underrepresented communities.

Matching Summary

The Research Assistant will finalize the database construction and digitize records pertaining to the Centre d'Art/Musée d'Art Haitien held at CIDIHCA.

Salary

Base: $30.00/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full-time Master of Information student at McGill
  • Strong French language proficiency required
  • Experience with archival digitization and cataloging
  • Ability to work independently in archives
  • Authorization to work legally in Canada

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in Haitian Caribbean and Black Canadian history
  • Familiarity with community archival practices
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Curiosity and resourcefulness in under-resourced settings

Key Requirements

  • Must be a 2nd year Master of Information student at McGill
  • Must have authorization to work in Canada on and off campus
  • Good understanding of French language (reading, writing, speaking)

Work Rights

Must be authorized to legally work in Canada on and off campus

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