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Trainee Technician – Audiovisual Archives

Join a dynamic team that is committed to diversity!

The Centre des musiciens du monde is a hub for creation, training, promotion and research dedicated to celebrating musical diversity. Every year, we welcome and support musicians from a variety of cultural traditions in their original musical projects. We also offer courses, workshops and lectures on world instruments and music.

Job description

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, and in collaboration with the team, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing and updating the Centre’s audiovisual archives, which have been in development since 2015 and were established in 2017. They will also participate in the development and implementation of audiovisual document management programmes.

• In brief: 8-week contract (summer 2026), 35 hours per week, pay $18–$22 per hour.
  Organise and update the Centre’s digital audiovisual archives (photos, audio, video).
  Deliverables: assessment, classification structure + nomenclature, reclassification/renaming, internal guide and recommendations (SharePoint).

Learning objectives

The placement will enable the student to:

• apply archival and records management principles in a real-world context,
• develop skills in organising and describing digital audiovisual files,
• reflect on issues relating to the longevity, accessibility and limitations of cloud-based platforms,
• gain practical experience within a cultural organisation.

Role and responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Conduct an assessment of the condition of the audiovisual archives (photographs, audio, video)
• Catalogue the files stored on:
• SharePoint
• External hard drives
• Analyse existing filing practices and identify any gaps
• Propose and implement:
• A clear and consistent hierarchical folder structure
• A standardised naming convention for files
• Rename, reclassify and organise a substantial portion of the existing documents
• Assess the limitations and capabilities of SharePoint and make recommendations regarding its use
• Produce a reference document (internal guide) describing the standards and procedures put in place to ensure their continuity after the placement

Skills and abilities

• A keen interest in digital archives and audiovisual materials
• Good organisational skills and a sense of structure
• Independence, rigour and attention to detail
• Analytical mind and ability to synthesise information
• Proficiency with digital and cloud-based environments (SharePoint or equivalent)
• Fluency in spoken and written French
• A keen interest in music and cultural diversity is an asset

Internship details

• Duration: 8 weeks
• Working arrangements: on-site / hybrid option available
• Period: Summer 2026
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Location: 5043 Saint-Dominique Street, Montreal (H2T 1V1)
• Remuneration: between $18 and $22 per hour
• Start date: mid-June 2026

EEC eligibility: aged between 15 and 30 (at the start of employment), Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person (refugee), and legally authorised to work in Canada (valid SIN).

To APPLY, please send a cover letter and your CV (without a photo or date of birth) to info@centredesmusiciens.com. Please use the subject line “Archives – Your name”.

The CMM is committed to the principle of employment equity and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.