Junior Cultural Heritage Specialist

Egis in Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consultancy firm is seeking a Junior Cultural Heritage Specialist to support their Environmental Division in Ontario. The role involves preparing cultural heritage deliverables, conducting historical research, and assisting in field surveys. Candidates should have a relevant degree, strong analytical and writing skills, and a valid Ontario driver's license. The position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for flexibility and collaboration within a dynamic team focused on preserving cultural heritage.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Referral bonus

Accommodations for disabilities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in heritage consultancy or a related field.
• Experience conducting historical research through primary and secondary sources.
• Familiarity with cultural heritage legislation frameworks in Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cultural heritage deliverables and inventories.
• Conduct historical property research and complete heritage evaluations.
• Travel for field surveys in Ontario and provide written descriptions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree/diploma in heritage planning or related discipline

Tools

GIS software

Graphic design software

Job description

Company Description

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.

Our values showcase everything we believe in:

• A Responsible Company We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.
• A People-First Company This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.
• A Creative Company Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.

The more important question you likely have is: Are we the right company for you? Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact. We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.

Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability.

Job Description

The Role

Egis’ Environmental Division has been recognized over the past 30+ years as providing high-level deliverables and advice to a variety of clients, throughout Ontario and the rest of Canada. Our Environmental Division currently consists of experts in the following fields: Cultural Heritage, Contaminant and Waste, Hydrogeology, Environmental Assessment, Natural Science and Environmental Engineering.

We are looking to expand our Environmental division in Ontario by hiring a motivated Cultural Heritage Specialist to support our growing Cultural Heritage team. The Egis Cultural Heritage team provides built heritage resource and cultural landscape services. Our areas of specialty include large, complex projects involving multiple stakeholder communities and often involving multiple levels of jurisdiction. We are looking for a Junior Cultural Heritage Specialist to work alongside the Cultural Heritage Manager who is enthusiastic about supporting the delivery of heritage projects across a range of public and private sector clients. As a Junior Cultural Heritage Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in preserving and maintaining cultural heritage resources and ensuring their long-term sustainability.

Egis’ Environmental Division prides itself on having a people-first culture that emphasizes innovation, respect, fairness, and a commitment to quality. This is demonstrated through our flexible working hours, hybrid approach, focus on managing projects instead of employee time, and other aspects of our leadership approach.

This role is open to candidates who can work out of any of our Ontario offices including Markham, Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa or North Bay and offers hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the team in preparing cultural heritage deliverables and complete key tasks required for heritage documents including historical property research (e.g., archival research including OnLand, Ancestry.ca, Tax Assessment Rolls, historical map reviews, etc.), and screening for and developing inventories of built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes;
• Complete heritage evaluations using Ontario Regulation 9/06 and Ontario Regulation 10/06;
• Travel and conduct field surveys in Ontario, when necessary, and provide written descriptions, including architectural details, of built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes documented in the field;
• Attend and support public information sessions involving heritage;
• Assist with preparation of proposals using internal systems and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/diploma in heritage planning, heritage conservation, or in a heritage related discipline;
• 1-2 years’ experience working in heritage consultancy or a related field;
• Previous experience with GIS, digital mapping or graphic design software would be considered an asset;
• Experience conducting historical research through primary and secondary sources;
• Strong organizational and analytical skills;
• Strong writing skills in order to contribute to the production of heritage documents;
• Familiarity with relevant cultural heritage legislation frameworks and policies in Ontario, including the Ontario Heritage Act;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and within a team and take responsibility for document delivery in a time-sensitive environment;
• Have a valid Ontario G driver's license with access to a vehicle to travel when necessary to conduct field surveys.

Additional Information

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.