Built Heritage Research Coordinator

Requisition ID: 8270 

Department: Planning, Real Estate & Economic Development Department 

Service: ROW, Heritage & Urban Dsgn Services 

Branch: Heritage Planning Branch

Employment Type: 2 Full-time Temporary (up to 18 months) 

Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week

Affiliation: CIPP 

Salary Information: $74,590.88 - $90,759.76  annually (2022 rates of pay)

Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West  

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure 

Application Close: 23/05/2023

Job Summary

The Heritage Planning Unit is responsible for all processes under the Ontario Heritage Act including designations, listings, applications and permits issued under the Act. The Unit also provides advice on Planning Act applications related to cultural heritage resources and develops heritage planning policy including Heritage Conservation District Plans under the Ontario Heritage Act, and broader policy related to built heritage in the City’s Official Plan and other planning documents.

The Heritage Register is a list of all properties in the City that are protected under the Ontario Heritage Act, including properties that have been formally designated and properties that have been listed as having cultural heritage value.

You maintain the City’s Heritage Register, process requests related to non-designated properties, undertake historic research, and prepare related reports. You also design and deliver assigned heritage inventory projects, support Unit communications and participate on assigned projects.

These positions are related to the implementation of amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act through Bill 23. The successful candidate(s) will be primarily responsible for undertaking historical research and writing in support of heritage designation reports, implementing Council direction through heritage designation by-laws.

Education And Experience

4-year degree in History, Urban Planning, Heritage Conservation, Architectural History, Geography or other related field

3 years of experience in historical or archival research, heritage conservation or urban planning

KNOWLEDGE

• Project management techniques
• Historical or archival research best practices, methods and sources
• The Ontario Heritage Act and Ontario Heritage Toolkit
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
• Familiarity with municipal legislative/approval processes
• Heritage conservation best practices and methodologies

Competencies, Skills And Abilities

• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to use a computer and MS Office applications 
• Planning and organizational skills
• Oral and written communications skills

What You Need To Know

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

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 (email: [email protected]) at 613-580-2424, extension 47411 HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.