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Co-op Student – Library and Archives Assistant (Records and Information Operations) – January 2027

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds Annex - W3

Employment type: Co-Op Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $1,901.39 - $2,394.93 biweekly

What you'll do

** Please Apply using your computer as this application process is not Mobile compatible. Mobile application may result in
your resume, letters, transcript attachments not uploading properly. **

Candidate selection, interviews and hiring will take place continuously - this means while there is a closing date listed, hiring
manager will regularly review applications submitted shortly after the posting is live in your Co-op system. So, we
recommend you apply early!

The goal of this position is to support BC Hydro’s Library and Archives staff in daily operational activities and special
projects.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

- Digitizing materials in BC Hydro's special collections;
- Creating descriptions and metadata for digitized materials;
- Processing library acquisitions for special projects;
- Updating finding aids for special collections;
- Rehousing physical records for long-term preservation;
- Working with the Corporate Librarian to create and review procedural documents;
- Assisting with Library & Archives outreach activities; and
- Performing other duties related to the operation of a special library and archives.

The co-op student will gain experience working in a corporate library and archives, including hands-on work in library
operations and special collections.

What you bring

- To qualify, individuals must be enrolled in a co-op program and not yet have graduated from a recognized Canadian post-

secondary institution;

- Currently enrolled in a master's program in Library and Information Studies, Archival Studies, Information Studies, or a

related field;

- Completed coursework in cataloguing, digital collections, and preservation;

- Working knowledge of archival, rare book, and/or special collections handling;

- Working knowledge of cataloguing and metadata standards (MARC, Dublin Core);

- Working knowledge of, or experience with scanning software and hardware;

- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.);

- Solid communication skills, with a high level of motivation and a results-oriented approach;

- Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail; and

- Ability to follow and carry out instructions in a team environment as well as independently.

What we offer

- As a condition of employment at BC Hydro, a background check clearance will be required. This may include: reference

checks, education verification, employment verification, criminal record check, drivers abstract review, and a drug and
alcohol test.

- All positions will be hired first as a four month work term. For some positions, there is opportunity to extend, to eight

months.

- Students are expected to work at the job location for their co-op role and it is the student’s responsibility to relocate

themselves if necessary.

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca

Each application must include all of the following required documents: cover letter, resume and transcripts. Incomplete/late
applications will not be considered. Please inform your Co-op office about all positions that you’ve applied to as we will
contact your school to set up interviews should you be considered. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Flexible work model role definitions:

Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home based on the type of work
they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for each position and the operational requirements.
Employees also have the right to work full-time from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person
time.

Field – No work from home option.
Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.
Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 2 days per week.
Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week.

Date Posted: 2026-10-23 Closing Date: 2026-11-06

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