Canadian Council of Archives

As a delivery organization for the archival community, the Canadian Council of Archives administers the Young Canada Works program from the Department of Canadian Heritage. This program offers students and young graduates the chance to acquire experience in their chosen field. This program applies to any archival institution whether or not they are a member of their provincial/territorial council.

2010-2011

IMPORTANT: The application deadline for Summer Jobs and Internships is February 1, 2010.

All applications must be prepared online. No paper copies will be available. Your institution may consider keeping paper copies of the application and reports for your file.
Please download and read the Employer Guide prior to completing your application. A copy of the guide can be found by visiting the Department of Canadian Heritage website.
It is not an obligation for institutions that apply under the Young Canada Works program to be a member of their provincial or territorial archival council or association.
Please apply separately to museums (CMA) or libraries (CLA, ASTED) for positions that are not related to archives.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have applied to YCW in 2009-2010, you do not need to create a new account this year. You can access your account using the email address and password used to apply in 2009-2010. Once you have logged in to your 2009-2010 account, use the link "Do you want to apply for 2010-2011". Select "yes" and you will be prompted to create a new password. All of your tombstone information will then automatically be imported into your 2010-2011 account.
Reminder: You will need only ONE(1) master account on the Young Canada Works interactive website in order to apply to one or more delivery organization (CCA, CLA, CMA, Asted, CHF etc.) We do not recommend that you submit an application for the same position/job title to more than one delivery organization.
Your master account will enable you to complete applications for Summer Jobs for students, as well as Internships for graduates. You will be using this account to report on all stages of your project.

Mailed signed copies of your application are no longer required.

Apply Online!