Cultural Heritage Specialist

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM Canada is pleased to announce that our Cultural Heritage team is growing, and we are now seeking an Intermediate Cultural Heritage Specialist to help support our team. The AECOM Cultural Resources Department, formed in 2007, provides cultural heritage services to a wide array of public and private sector clients. Our areas of specialty include large, complex projects involving multiple stakeholder communities and often involving multiple levels of jurisdiction. We have a Cultural Heritage core team offering a range of services in built heritage and cultural heritage landscape conservation, planning and management, most notably in the context of environmental assessments and land-use planning and development activities. Our Cultural Heritage team specializes in infrastructure projects and has extensive experience and expertise in supporting large and complex undertakings that can span all aspects of the planning, design, construction and operational phases of the development process.

This role offers hybrid flexibility and will be based out of one of our Ontario offices: London, Barrie, Richmond Hill, Kitchener, Sudbury, Ottawa, North Bay, Hamilton, Mississauga, or Markham. We are seeking a skilled and passionate Intermediate Cultural Heritage Specialist to join our team. As an Intermediate Cultural Heritage Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in preserving and maintaining cultural heritage assets and ensuring their long-term sustainability. You will collaborate with a dedicated team of experts, architects, historians, and conservation professionals to protect and enhance our cultural heritage.

Principle Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Cultural Heritage team with tasks including, but not limited to:
• Reviewing and producing key heritage documents and reports, including Cultural Heritage Reports: Existing Conditions and Preliminary Impact Assessments (Cultural Heritage Assessment Reports), Cultural Heritage Evaluation Reports, Heritage Impact Assessments, Documentation and Salvage Reports and Conservation Plans
• Conducting historical property research, write architectural and landscape descriptions of cultural heritage resources, determine potential impacts on the cultural heritage resources, complete heritage evaluations using Ontario Regulation 9/06 and Ontario Regulation 10/06 and draft Statements of Cultural Heritage Value and develop lists of heritage attributes
• Conducting field surveys within Ontario, when necessary
• Attending and supporting public information sessions involving heritage related projects, when necessary
• Assisting the manager with the review and preparation of proposal documents
• Providing leadership by managing projects of various types, sizes and complexities
• Acting as a key contact, providing expert advice and guidance on heritage-related matters to a variety of stakeholders, including internal and external partners, municipal, provincial, and federal heritage agencies, and Indigenous partners
• Providing mentorship and support for Junior staff

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidate must have completed Bachelor’s degree/diploma in urban planning, heritage conservation, history or in a related discipline plus 2 years of relevant experience. 
• Must have a valid Ontario driver's license with access to a vehicle and insurance

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience working in the heritage profession or related field
• Professional or Intern Membership with the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) is an asset
• Project management and technical lead experience
• Advanced knowledge of relevant legislation framework and policies in Ontario, including the Planning Act, the Provincial Planning Statement, the Ontario Heritage Act, the Standards and Guidelines for Conservation of Provincial Heritage Properties, the Ontario Heritage Toolkit, Parks Canada Standards & Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, the Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process, and the Ontario Heritage Bridge Guidelines
• Experience and familiarity with municipal heritage planning processes
• Advanced writing skills and authorship of previous heritage reports
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team environment to meet strict time constraints and deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.