About This Opportunity: Project Assistant (Ottawa)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission is currently seeking a Project Assistant (Ottawa) to join their team in Ottawa.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals looking to advance their career.
Education Requirements
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No specific education requirements
Required Experience
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on experience working with real historical records while building professional skills in a supportive office environment?
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) honours the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring they will never be forgotten. Our work commemorates the war dead, from building and maintaining our cemeteries and memorials at 23,000 locations in more than 150 countries and territories to preserving our extensive records and archives. Our values and aims, laid out in 1917, are as relevant now as they were 100 years ago.
CWGC’s Canada, Americas, and Pacific Area (CAPA) covers all of North, Central, and South America (31 countries) and another 10 countries in the Pacific Region including Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Fiji, Thailand, Singapore, and Myanmar. We are responsible for caring and maintaining 72,000 war graves, over 66,000 commemorations, 17 CWGC owned cemeteries and other sites with memorials, stones of remembrance and crosses of sacrifice.
We are now seeking a Project Assistant to join our CAPA team. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding CWGC’s historical records by supporting the Archive Scanning Project, transforming physical files into accessible, well‑organised digital archives that underpin our global commemorative work. If you are highly organised, detail‑oriented, and motivated by meaningful work that combines archival practice with modern digital systems, then we want to hear from you.
The Impact You Will Make:
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At least one (1) year of post‑secondary study completed in: Library & Information Studies, Archival or Museum Studies, Records Management, History, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
Position Details
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Hours: August 31, 2026
Salary: $3,575 per month
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Are you a student or recent graduate with an interest in archives, records management, libraries, museums, history, or information studies? Would you like hands
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Location: Ottawa
Key Responsibilities
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Effectively perform assigned job duties
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Maintain safety and cleanliness in the workplace
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Work effectively with team members
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Follow company policies and procedures
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Perform tasks according to quality standards
Qualifications
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Reliability and punctuality
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Ability to work independently and in a team
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Strong work ethic and positive attitude
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Ability to follow instructions
Why Join Commonwealth War Graves Commission?Commonwealth War Graves Commission offers a supportive work environment in Ottawa, where employees can grow and develop their skills. This Project Assistant (Ottawa) position provides the opportunity to work with a dedicated team and contribute to meaningful work.
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