Heritage Program Specialist

3 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada City of Ottawa Full time
Job Summary

Cultural and Heritage Programs is responsible for the delivery of arts, heritage, and museum public programming and events, volunteer program development, audience development, and exhibits and research.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and deliver interpretive and educational programs at the city's historic sites and museums.
  • Conduct historical research and project writing for educational use.
  • Liaise with volunteers, community groups, and facility user groups.
  • Assist in the supervision and training of summer staff.
  • Provide reception and clerical duties as needed.
Requirements
  • Enrolled in a university or college program in history, social sciences, museum studies, education, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 2 years of interpretive experience in a museum environment, or 2 years of experience teaching in a school environment, or 1 year of experience in historical research and project writing.
  • Current Standard First Aid, CPR, and/or AED certificates.
  • AODA Customer Service/IASR Training.
Knowledge and Skills
  • Completion of health and safety training required by legislation and by the corporation of the City of Ottawa.
  • Historical facts and information about the city of Ottawa.
  • Ottawa's historical sites, museums, archives, and other heritage institutions.
  • Current trends in museum educational programs.
  • Proper museological techniques for the handling and display of artifacts.
  • Interpretive techniques.
  • Ontario School curriculum.
  • Client service needs.
  • Project management.
  • MS Office software, including MS Word and MS Excel.
  • General visitor centre procedures and techniques.
  • Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation and of corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to health and safety.
Competencies, Skills, and Abilities
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Very good organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Very good writing skills.
  • Able to multi-task and work independently as well as in a team setting.
  • Flexibility and ability to cope with a changing working environment.
  • Thrives and fosters a continuous learning environment.
  • Demonstrates leadership, initiative, and creativity.
  • Organized, efficient, and productive.
  • Excellent people skills.
  • Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Language Requirement

Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only, or bilingual competencies.

Police Record Check

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction.



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