Archaeology Review Officer [Canada]

 

Are you interested in playing a role in conserving Ontario's cultural heritage?

The Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism requires your specialized knowledge and skills in the field of archaeology to provide professional and technical advice on heritage resource conservation in Ontario.

Note – these positions are located at 400 University Avenue, Toronto, however alternative work arrangements may be available.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• review, analyze, evaluate and comment on archaeological reports and development proposals to ensure effective conservation of Ontario's cultural heritage.
• review, monitor and comment on reports to determine archaeological licence compliance.
• provide professional and technical advice to licensed archaeologists, consultants and key internal and external stakeholders.
• assess archaeological resource issues and recommend mitigation approaches.
• resolve disputes between stakeholder groups.
• contribute to the assessment, development and review of ministry and branch programs, guidelines, standards and practices in archaeological and heritage conservation.

Note: Travel will be required on an occasional basis.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory:

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You must hold a valid Ontario archaeological licence.

Archaeology expertise:

• You have knowledge of land archaeology and cultural heritage resource conservation and management theories, principles, practices and techniques.
• You can apply archaeology theories, principles, best practices and licensing processes to provide expertise in the preparation of licence reports.
• You have experience in Ontario's archaeological consulting industry and knowledge of provincial archaeological licensing and review processes.
• You understand the needs and process of research and avocational archaeology to provide technical advice and consultation to key stakeholders.

Evaluative and analytical skills:

• You have knowledge of Ontario's archaeological history in order to critically review archaeological assessment and mitigation work.
• You can interpret and apply Ontario's land archaeological records, the Ontario Heritage Act, related legislation (i.e. the 2011 Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists).

Communication and presentation skills:

• You can develop presentations for clients, stakeholders and senior managers.
• You can prepare archaeological reports, research publications, and provide technical input on ministry Cabinet submissions.
• You can deliver training and explain complex analysis and research to a wide audience.

Negotiation and mediation skills:

• You can facilitate consensus building and resolve compliance issues.
• You can plan and complete formal negotiation sessions using knowledge of negotiation and mediation theory and processes.

Legislative knowledge:

• You have knowledge of the Ontario Heritage Act and related legislation that provide the legislative framework for the conservation of Ontario's heritage resources.

Computer proficiency:

• You have knowledge of information and record management systems and practices (e.g., PastPort, SharePoint).
• You are proficient using spreadsheet, presentation, word processing and database software to create customized reports, letters, statistical displays and spreadsheets.

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 Permanent, 400 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region
• 3 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 400 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Schedule:

3-A

Category:

Architecture and Archaeology

Posted on:

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Note:

• W-CZ-199206/23(4)

 

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