Specialist, Heritage - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

City of Ottawa

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

Requisition ID: 8817

Department:
Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.

Service:
Community Rec, Culture & Sport Services
1 or more Part-time Continuous Positions - up to 24 hours per week

Salary Information:
$ $21.889 per hour (2023 rates of pay)

Various Shifts:
Days, Evenings, Weekends

Affiliation:
CUPE 503 PT Rec & Cult

Location:
Various locations

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services

Application Close: 09/06/2024

JOB SUMMARY:

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

You are responsible for interpretive and educational program development as well as delivery at the city's historic sites and museums.

You are also responsible for ongoing work on heritage projects such as the Oral History project and historical research for educational use.

You assist with ongoing promotional activities; liaise with volunteers, community groups and facility user groups; assist in the supervision and training of summer staff; receive and direct visitors, answer public inquiries (such as genealogy research) and dispense public information; and perform reception and clerical duties as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Enrolled in a university or college program in history, social sciences, museum studies, education or related discipline.

Minimum of 2 years of interpretive experience in a museum environment; and / or 2 years of experience teaching in a school environment; and / or 1 year experience in historical research and project writing.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES:

Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
AODA Customer Service/IASR Training

KNOWLEDGE:

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 multitask 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

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
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The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at , extension 47411.