Specialist, Heritage Programming (Part-time) (13621)
Specialist, Heritage Programming (Part-time) (13621)
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Job Description
Requisition ID: 13621
Department: Rec Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Service: Community Rec Culture & Sport Services
Employment Type: Multiple Parttime Permanent positions Up to 24 hours/week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 PT Rec & Cult
Salary Information: $23.678 $34.578per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Various Shifts: Days Evenings Weekends
Location: Various Locations
City: Ottawa ON
Job Category: Recreation Cultural & Facility Services
Application Close:08/06/2025
JOB SUMMARY
Cultural and Heritage Programs is responsible for multidisciplinary 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 of Ottawas historic sites and museums; ongoing work on heritage projects including preparation and coordination of heritage programming materials and supplies; and historical research for educational and promotional use. You work with the Education and Interpretation Programs Officers to develop and deliver heritage programming to Museum users and receive and direct visitors. You also answer public inquiries (such as genealogy research and questions related to the sites history) dispense public information and perform reception and clerical duties as needed including program bookings mailings reservations and confirmations.
Heritage programming may include but is not limited to: print shop operations sawmill assistance pump factory operations blacksmith shop operations carpentry animal and livestock husbandry farming and agriculture and operation of heritage farm equipment including vintage tractors.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 2 years of university or college in History Social Sciences Museum Studies Education or related discipline.
Minimum of 2 years of interpretive or educational experience in a museum environment or 2 years of experience teaching in a school environment.
Minimum of 1 year experience in historical research and project writing or 1 year of experience in a heritage trade.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Historical facts and information about the city of Ottawa
- Ottawas historical sites museums archives and other heritage institutions
- Educational and interpretive programming techniques
- Practical knowledge of heritage trade(s)
- Theories and practices of teaching
- Ontario School curriculum
- Proper museological techniques for the handling and display of artifacts
- Current trends in museum educational programs
- Client service needs
- Project management
- MS Office software including MS Word and MS Excel.
- General visitor centre procedures and techniques
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrable skill in heritage trade(s)
- Excellent communication
- Excellent promotional skills
- Very good organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead coordinate and supervise staff
- Budget management
- Make decisions design and implement programs
- 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.
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawas satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18 requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a thirdparty company will not be accepted.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed it will no longer be available.
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 nonbinary persons persons of all ethnic origins religions sexual orientations classes gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to selfidentify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the selfidentification 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 Centreatextension 47411.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
