Cultural Heritage Specialist

Job Description

WSP is currently seeking a Cultural Heritage Specialist to join our Environmental business line, located in the GTHA. Reporting to the Cultural Heritage Lead this position will be responsible for research and preparation of cultural heritage reports, field visits as required, and coordination with the planning team on large-scale cultural heritage initiatives.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
  
  
  

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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A day in the life:

• You will prepare cultural heritage reports (such as Cultural Heritage Reports, Cultural Heritage Evaluation Reports, Heritage Impact Assessments, and Strategic Conservation Plans) in accordance with relevant provincial, municipal, and federal policies and regulations;
• Conduct historical research using primary and secondary resources;
• You will conduct field reviews to identify known and potential built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes;
• Prepare proposals to complete cultural heritage assignments;
• Conduct archival research, historical map reviews, desktop data collection, analysis, and report writing
• Travel and work on projects involving hotel stays, if required; and,
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

What You'll Bring To WSP ...

• Bachelor's degree in one of the fields of Heritage Planning, Architectural History, Cultural Heritage Studies, Canadian History, Archaeology, Anthropology or related discipline;
• Master's degree, preferred;
• Membership with the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) is an asset;
• 3-5+ years’ experience in Cultural Heritage or Archaeology in a consulting context;
• Must have working knowledge and experience with relevant municipal, provincial and federal legislation. Including, but not limited to, the Ontario Heritage Act, Planning Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP), Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Provincial Heritage Properties, Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada;
• Capable of delivering quality work in a deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision;
• Able to follow and implement both technical and safety training and instructions during fieldwork;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to obtain Provincial and Federal Security Clearance;
• Must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy (MVR); and,
• A valid Canadian driver’s license.
  
  
  

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
  
  
  

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.