Built Heritage Research Coordinator
Requisition ID: 18420
Department: Planning, Development & Building Dept.
Service: ROW, Heritage & Urban Dsgn Services
Branch: Heritage Planning Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent -
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $80,325.70 - $97,739.46 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure
Application Close: 25/07/2025
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.
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
- Heritage conservation best practices and methodologies
- The Ontario Heritage Act and Ontario Heritage Toolkit
- Historical or archival research best practices, methods and sources
- Project management techniques
- Familiarity with municipal legislative/approval processes
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Analytical skills
- Oral and written communications skills
- Problem solving skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Ability to use a computer and MS Office applications
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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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.
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