Historical Researcher – Interpretive Products - Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Job Description

About Know HistoryCome join our growing team! Established in 2011, Know History has quickly gained a reputation for professionalism, innovation, and exceptional customer service. We provide historical services – which means that we help individuals and organizations capture many of the unique stories that make up our past, inform our present, and inspire the future.Many of our services are designed to benefit Indigenous Peoples and communities by acknowledging the vitality of oral history, the authority of Traditional Knowledge, the power of cultural resources, the importance of self-government, and the contextualization of colonial sources. With offices in Ottawa and Calgary, and team members located throughout the country, we have had the privilege of working alongside Indigenous Nations, all levels of government, communities, museums, filmmakers, policymakers, and individuals.About the PositionKnow History is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented Historical Researcher with Interpretive Planning experience to lead projects with an emphasis on interpretive products, from digital experiences to documentaries and exhibits. Working closely with our team of Historical Researchers you will create interpretive plans, write and edit interpretive text, and engage with client and community stakeholders to gain diverse perspectives.The successful candidate is able to interpret and present research, understands the power of story, and how to use archival research, oral history, images and other graphics, and artefacts to add colour and depth to interpretive products and digital experiences. You are a meticulous researcher who is dead-line driven, able to manage competing priorities, can work independently and on a team, and is passionate about Indigenous history and issues.This is a full-time position with options for flexible hours and the option to work in either our Calgary or Ottawa office or remotely within Canada. We also offer comprehensive health and dental benefits, ample paid time off, and state-of-the-art equipment, resources, and facilities to make it easier for team members to pursue their passion.Responsibilities & Duties

• Designing and implementing Interpretive Plans that encourage story-telling and dialogue.
• Developing interpretive content to create engaging narratives with diverse perspectives based on engagement with clients and community stakeholders.
• Structuring, writing and reviewing interpretive text, storyboards, and scripts with an eye for readability, audience, cultural sensitivity, and accessibility.
• Coordinating with graphic, exhibition, and multimedia designers, and digital and audiovisual producers.
• Assigning tasks to team members and setting expectations for their performance and project outcomes.
• Monitoring timelines of research projects and implementing timely reviews to ensure projects are on track to meet milestones and deliverables.
• Engaging and liaising with clients on project progress throughout project lifecycle.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• A Masters’ Degree in History or Museum Studies or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 3 years experience with Interpretive Planning and interpretive text writing for a general audience.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and problem solve.
• Knowledge of Canadian, First Nation, Inuit, and Métis History.
• Ability to design and follow workflows.
• A meticulous and passionate researcher.
• Strong team player.

Position Details:

• Hours: Full-time
• Compensation: Salary dependent on experience, with paid vacation, paid sick leave, and health and dental benefits.
• Travel required: Occasionally
• Location: Calgary or Ottawa or remotely within Canada
• Equipment provided (e.g., laptop, dual monitor, peripherals)

How to Apply:If you are interested in joining Know History’s team for this role, please send your resume to resume@knowhistory.ca (mailto: resume@knowhistory.ca). If you have any questions or require accessibility or cultural accommodations, at any point in the application process, send us an email and we’ll work with you to make sure your needs are met.Know History is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We know that, in order to understand our collective history, we need to prioritize Indigenous and diverse voices across all aspects of our organization. We strongly encourage candidates to apply and self-identify if they identify as Indigenous, members of racialized communities and visible minorities, people with disabilities, or members of members of the Two Spirit (2S) & LGBTQIA+ communities.Quick Apply

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