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Requisition ID : 18080

Department : Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.

Service : Community Rec, Culture & Sport Services

Employment Type : Multiple Part-time 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 : 07 / 06 / 2026

Job Summary

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 of Ottawa’s 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 site’s 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

Current Standard First Aid, CPR and / or AED certificates

AODA Customer Service / IASR Training

KNOWLEDGE

Historical facts and information about the city of Ottawa

Ottawa’s 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 multi-task 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 : English oral, reading, 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 Ottawa’s 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 third-party company will not be accepted.

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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.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. 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. Veuillez contacter le Centre de service des employés en composant le 613-580-2424, poste 12211, ou en envoyant un message à l’adresse esc-cse@ottawa.ca .

Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type Part-time

Job function

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Government Administration

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