Heritage Resource Specialist - Thunder Bay, Canada - City of Thunder Bay

City of Thunder Bay

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Thunder Bay, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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General Information:

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of:

race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.

Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics.

Do not include:

Photos
Any certificates that have photo identification
Driver's licences
Police records checks

ACCOMMODATION:

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY:

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone:

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:
59 p.m. on the closing date.

Job Description:

***: Under the direction of the City Archivist and the City Clerk as it relates to heritage matters, serves as the Chief Resource Officer to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC), and the main point of contact for all Archives research and reference requests relative to heritage properties. Coordinates communication between the city and heritage property owners to arrange committee site visits and heritage designation, develops community heritage partnerships, and coordinates the Doors Open event and other heritage events.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as the Chief Resource Officer of the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee.
Prepares reports and bylaws for City Council relative to heritage matters, property designations, additions to the heritage register, etc.
Serves as the main contact for communication with heritage property owners relative to designated properties, properties listed on the heritage register and those seeking designation or registration.
Serves as the main contact for communication with the Provincial and Federal Government as it relates to heritage designated properties in the City of Thunder Bay.
Coordinates the Doors Open Event and manages all program and event details, including but not limited to identifying properties for inclusion in the Doors Open Event, contacts property owners, researches properties, creates promotional material, and manages all insurance needs and public access.
Coordinates and tracks the work of HAC subcommittees in the completion of plan goals, and provides direction relative to the associated legislation and relative bylaws for committee information.
Researches and recommends heritage properties considered for designation or listing in the heritage register to the Heritage Advisory Committee and to City Council.
Prepares reports for the Heritage Advisory Committee as per the requirements under the Heritage Act.
Attends Committee meetings and site visits to provide advice, direction and make recommendation to the Heritage Advisory Committee or to the City Clerk relative to heritage matters affecting the City of Thunder Bay.
Participates in public outreach and education to promote heritage properties and the history of Thunder Bay.
Provides reference and research services to all Archives public and corporate clients.
Acts as the liaison and is the main point of contact for partners with other memory institutions.
Performs such other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

Completion of postsecondary education
Knowledge of the Heritage Act and architectural history
Knowledge of how to identify and retrieve archival records

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Superior political acumen and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with members of City Council, private and public officials, subordinates, coworkers, and the general public
Strong leadership skills including the ability to direct, motivate, evaluate and recognize staff; proven ability to share skills and knowledge with others
Ability to think and act strategically in a public sector environment, including the ability to anticipate emerging priorities and conceptualize and implement change strategies
Ability to identify, understand, and meet/exceed the requirements of internal and external customers
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Must be proficient in the use of social media
Must be proficient in the use of computers and current related software
Strong research, planning, organizational, project/time management and marketing skills
Must be competent within th