Officer, Education/Interpret Program - Jobs in Ottawa, ON

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Competition Number: 2021-EX-EN-53261150-01Competition posting date: 2021-04-16Competition closing date: 2021-04-30Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services Department, Community Recreation & Cultural Programs Service, Cultural & Heritage Programs & Spaces Branch1 Full-time Continuous Position - 35 hours/weekAffiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/OutsideSalary: $63,383.32 to $74,163.18 annually (2019 rates of pay)

• You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.

Location: Billings Estate, #2100 Cabot StreetCategory: Current OpportunitiesEmployment Group: Recreation and CultureJob SummaryUnder the supervision of the Museum Administrator, the Education and Interpretation Programs Officer is responsible for the development, delivery, evaluation and promotion of professional heritage site interpretation activities, guided tours, public events, school programs, workshops, outreach activities, camps and other public programs at one of the city museums (Billings Estate, Pinhey's Point or Cumberland). This job is also responsible for the implementation, monitoring and supervision of financial resources, including the negotiation of contracts and agreements and the purchase of services within the job's scope of responsibilities. The Education and Interpretation Programs Officer is expected to work with community partners and heritage trades professionals, and develop linkages with other city staff in order to deliver quality programming for the museum.Education & ExperienceMinimum three (3) year undergraduate degree in museology, history, education, anthropology, Canadian studies or related disciplineMinimum four (4) years developing, delivering, promoting and evaluating museum programs and events; including a minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience recruiting, hiring, supervising and training interpretive staff and volunteers

• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.

Language, Certificates & LicensesFirst Aid and CPR certificatesA valid Ontario unrestricted "G" class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated.1 position - The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.Day 1 Ready – immediate requirement for language proficiency:French oral, reading, writing requiredEnglish oral, reading, writing requiredCandidates must meet language requirement for position upon hire.KnowledgeAdvanced knowledge of standard and curricula-based educational programming, interpretive and teaching techniques, both theoretical and practicalAdvanced knowledge of customer service practices, including conflict resolutionBasic knowledge of local history, heritage resources and organizationsBasic knowledge of the proper museological techniques for the handling and display of artefactsFamiliarity with the development and delivery of museum exhibitsGeneral knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, and related awareness of corporate and departmental policies and proceduresMust possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performanceMust be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and city policies and proceduresCompetencies & SkillsAbility to use word-processing and spreadsheet database programsAbility to take 35 mm and digital photographyAbility to complete research in historyStrong manual dexterity and ability climb, lift and carryAbility to communicate effectively with all work-related contacts, museum visitors including seniors and childrenStrong writing skills to develop communications materialsAbility to manage human and financial resourcesStrong planning and organizational skills, and attention to detailAbility to see a project through from inception to completion