Specialist, Heritage (Part-time)

CityofOttawa • Ottawa, ON

10d • CA$22 - CA$26 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching in a school environment.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in historical research and project writing.
• Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates.
• AODA Customer Service/IASR Training.
• Completion of health and safety training required by legislation and by the corporation of the City of Ottawa.
• Knowledge of historical facts and information about the city of Ottawa.
• Knowledge of Ottawa’s historical sites, museums, archives and other heritage institutions.
• Knowledge of current trends in museum educational programs.
• Knowledge of proper museological techniques for the handling and display of artifacts.
• Knowledge of interpretive techniques.
• Knowledge of Ontario School curriculum.
• Knowledge of client service needs.
• Knowledge of project management.
• Proficiency in MS Office software including MS Word and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Very good organizational and multitasking skills.
• Very good writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Flexibility and ability to cope with a changing working environment.
• Ability to foster a continuous learning environment.
• Demonstrates leadership, initiative and creativity.
• Organized, efficient and productive.
• Excellent people skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Interpretive and educational program development and delivery at historic sites and museums.
• Ongoing work on heritage projects such as the Oral History project and historical research for educational use.
• Assisting with ongoing promotional activities.
• Liaising with volunteers, community groups, and facility user groups.
• Assisting in the supervision and training of summer staff.
• Receiving and directing visitors, answering public inquiries (e.g., genealogy research), and dispensing public information.
• Performing reception and clerical duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed