Cultural Heritage Specialists

TMHC’s growing Cultural Heritage Division is accepting applications for Cultural Heritage Specialists at various levels (Junior, Intermediate and Senior). These full-time positions will be based in either London or Toronto, dependent on the location of the successful candidate(s).

Key Responsibilities – all levels:

• • Participate in producing high quality reports and assessments that meet the needs of our various clients (municipal, provincial and private sector clients);
  • Actively engage in team discussions related to conservation strategy and heritage evaluation;
  • Conduct in-depth archival research to support a variety of projects;
  • Perform site visits to document and observe current conditions of potential heritage properties;

Senior Level

• • Supervise and mentor junior staff in the completion of project deliverables;
  • Liaising with clients, stakeholders, Descendant communities, provincial ministries and municipal staff
  • Coordinate site visits; and
  • Preparing and tracking proposals, project budgets and progress.

Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• • A graduate degree/diploma in heritage conservation, urban planning, or a related field or
  • An undergraduate degree in heritage conservation, urban planning, or a related field;
  • Previous experience in the heritage profession preferred;
  • Experience supervising and mentoring team members; and,
  • CAHP membership (Intern or Professional)

Skills & Qualities:

• • Excellent writing and communication skills;
  • Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects at once while maintaining a high standard of work;
  • Willingness to work independently as well as within a collaborative multidisciplinary team;
  • Familiarity with addressing cultural heritage in a range of legislative contexts (Environmental Assessment Act, Planning Act, etc.);
  • Familiarity with relevant policy frameworks such as the Ontario Heritage Act, the Ontario Heritage Toolkit, the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), and the Standards & Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (2010);
  • Familiarity with best practices in historical research, heritage evaluation, and conservation planning; and,
  • Demonstrated interest in heritage conservation as a community-building practice.

TMHC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of Indigenous decent, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities and are committed to diversifying our workforce. To apply, forward a cover letter and a resume via email to info@tmhc.ca with the subject line “Cultural Heritage Specialist.”

Timmins Martelle Heritage Consultants Inc.

1108 Dundas Street Unit 105

London, ON N5W 3A7

(519) 641-7222

info@tmhc.ca