Collections Specialist - Internship by YCW

Appleby College currently has a challenging opportunity for a:

Collections Specialist – Paid Internship sponsored by Young Canada Works
Full-time contract: August 10, 2026 – February 5, 2027
Hours: 35 hours/week from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, $25/hour

WELCOME TO APPLEBY

Founded in 1911, Appleby College is internationally recognized as one of the world’s leading independent schools. With 800 students from over 50 countries enrolled in Grades 7–12, every student at Appleby has an opportunity to pursue an education that excites and challenges them. An education that offers them the chance to discover and embrace their passions both inside and outside of the classroom. Our curriculum offers an exceptionally diverse education that combines rigorous academics with dynamic arts, athletics, community service, and boarding life programming. 

Appleby’s Mission is to educate and enable its students to become leaders of character, major contributors to, and valued representatives of their local, national, and international communities.

The Appleby College Archives was formed in 1974 to collect and preserve the documentary and cultural history of the school, making it accessible to staff, students, and alumni for research purposes. Over the years, many artifacts have been donated, and as such the Archives now cares for a special collection with items ranging from small furniture pieces, sports gear, cadet memorabilia, ceramic dishes and tea sets, various marketing items such as candy dishes, pins and rings to various classroom items such as laptops, school bell equipment, and items from science class. 

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP WITH YOUNG CANADA WORKS

This opportunity offers a museum-trained graduate practical experience and the chance to gain specialized knowledge while working with various artifacts in the school's special collections. Over a 25-week, full-time onsite contract, the candidate will accession, research, catalog, and photograph 500 artifacts, as well as input descriptions into the database. Additionally, the intern will research, write, and develop an exhibit for a small display cabinet for Fall Homecoming. 

This internship opportunity is sponsored by the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage program. Eligible applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Canada, be between 16 and 30 years of age and possess a graduate college or university degree. 

 THE ROLE

WHAT YOU BRING 

WHAT WE OFFER 

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

If you or someone you know wants to join the Appleby team, please apply on the YCW portal by Monday, June 1, 2026. YCW portal: Young Canada Works - Canada.ca

Your application matters to us and we will review it carefully. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted. 

As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.

Appleby College website: www.appleby.on.ca

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We work to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices as an integral and foundational part of Appleby’s culture and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills making us better together.

DO YOU NEED AN ACCOMODATION?

Appleby College is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.