Coordinator, Toronto Region Sites

As the province's heritage agency, the Ontario Heritage Trust is dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting Ontario's rich and diverse heritage.

We are looking for a Coordinator to design and develop public education and interpretive programs, activities and partnerships at the heritage sites in Toronto. This position offers a unique career opportunity to work with multi-disciplinary teams on a number of interesting and diverse projects.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, coordinate and supervise the delivery of creative and innovative public education, special events and interpretive products at multiple heritage sites;
• Build partnership and capitalize on opportunities to market and promote programs with stakeholders;
• Provide advice and recommendation in the development and delivery of business plans, policies and process for the sites;
• Provide support on revenue generation, business planning, fundraising, corporate sponsorship and marketing activities;
• Liaise with contacts to identify capital improvements, and maintenance and repair requirements;
• Provide team leadership, technical direction, advice and guidance to volunteers, suppliers and contract staff.

How do I qualify?

Knowledge and Experience

• You have knowledge of and experience in public interpretation of cultural and natural heritage sites, and innovative and creative public programming and delivery
• You have knowledge of marketing principles and promotion techniques
• You have knowledge of the mandate of the Trust, legislative framework, museum planning best practices and standards
• You can interpret and apply health, safety and fire legislation and regulations, as well as purchasing, procurement and budgeting policies and processes

Partnership Building and Interpersonal Skills

• You have knowledge of partnership building strategies between the government, education institutions and private organizations
• You can conduct public meetings and liaise with the public and special interest groups to market and promote the heritage sites
• You can build partnership with museums and local businesses to link program and activities of mutual benefit

Communication, Presentation and Advisory Skills

• You can prepare and deliver a wide range of materials, represent the Trust at meetings, and address the public at special events
• You can provide input into business plans, and explain polices and processes to volunteers and contract staff

Analytical, Research and Problem Solving Skills

• You can research and develop creative and innovative interpretive products
• You can identify challenges, address issues and concerns, and ensure smooth operation of the sites

Project Management Skills

• You can oversee site activities and programs, and develop and deliver interpretive products, education programs and events

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 23, 2014 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.