Heritage Specialist

File # : 2025-O-022

Position : Heritage Specialist

Classification : Full-Time OPSEU Bargaining Unit

Weekly Hours : 35 hours per week

Number of Existing Vacancies : 1

Department : Planning and Development

Wage Information : An hourly rate of pay of $30.22 (starting) – $31.43 (after 3 months) – $32.70 (after 12 months)

Closing Date : January 6, 2026

Reporting to the Manager of Economic Development or designate, the Heritage Specialist is responsible for the care, documentation, preservation, and accessibility of historically significant artifacts and archives that form part of the Town of Bracebridge’s heritage assets. The position is responsible for managing the Woodchester Collection and the Bracebridge Digital Archive, ensuring that the Town’s artifacts are preserved to professional standards and made accessible to residents, researchers, and visitors. The Heritage Specialist develops exhibits, coordinates heritage projects, guides tours, and fosters community engagement that strengthens awareness of local history while supporting cultural tourism and economic development.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer the Woodchester Collection in accordance with the Woodchester Collection Management Policy.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for accessioning, deaccessioning, cataloguing, digitization, and documentation of artifacts and archives in collaboration with the Manager.
• Undertake digitization, research, and documentation of objects for inclusion in the Bracebridge Digital Archive, ensuring accuracy, contextual detail, and accessibility of heritage information.
• Identify and recommend storage, conservation, and display options consistent with professional museum and archival standards.
• Evaluate items offered for donation, negotiate transfer conditions, and guide donors through the legal process of ownership transfer in collaboration with the Manager.
• Plan and deliver public heritage initiatives, events, and educational programs that enhance engagement with local history.

Qualifications and Experience

Apply to this opportunity by 4 : 30 p.m. on January 6, 2026 with your cover letter and resume, quoting File 2025-O-022 and your first and last name to : humanresources@bracebridge.ca.

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