Use archival research and technical writing skills as a Historical Researcher with Know History in Ottawa, Ontario. Full-time flexible schedule support client projects.

This contract runs from November 2026 through the end of March 2027, with possible extension. You will work alongside project managers and team members providing historical research, analysis, and writing services. The work includes genealogical research, archival review, database reporting, and historical records processing. It supports projects for museums, Indigenous communities, non-profits, governments, corporations, and other clients.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct genealogical and archival file reviews
- Identify, collect, digitize, and transcribe archival records
- Process documents, enter data, and maintain research databases




- Support project administration and maintain delivery standards
- Assist with quality assurance and Burden of Proof assessments

Requirements:

- Relevant History or Indigenous Studies degree, or equivalent experience
- Experience using databases for data entry and historical research
- Knowledge of genealogical and historic documents and repositories
- Strong verbal, written, and plain-language communication skills
- Confidential, detail-oriented approach following workflows and guidelines

Apply historical research, database, archival, and writing skills to meaningful client projects with Know History in Ottawa.

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