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Student - Architectural Conservation Assistant
Organization:
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
Division:
Various Divisions and Branches
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
Student 2 - Student Level 2
Salary:
$14.85 - $14.85 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you a student looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?
The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides students with opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.
- LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you’ve acquired at school into action.
- GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences.
- CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians!
Information to assist you with the application process, including the Application Guide is available at Summer Employment Opportunities. Within your application, you will have the opportunity to identify the skills, work preferences and qualifications you have that make you a suitable candidate for this position.
This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps and select ONLY those cities that you are able to travel to and work in.
Notes:
- Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.
- The number of positions to be filled is approximate and subject to change.
- Please use your legal name when applying to the job ad.
What can I expect to do in this role?
Work Description:
The Ontario Heritage Trust is looking for an individual to assist in the monitoring of Provincial heritage easement sites. As an Architectural Conservation Assistant, you will be inspecting heritage properties and preparing building condition reports based on your findings, as well as recording management activities for these easement properties.
You may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities:
- Travel to clients within your assigned region.
- Inspect and document easement properties.
- Photograph the heritage elements of the properties.
- Analyze easement property records to determine recent changes to properties.
- Prepare monitoring reports of historic properties.
- Manage the easement property database (MS Access).
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
You must meet all eligibility criteria on the first day of employment to be eligible for these positions.
- Student Status: All summer jobs require a “student” status. A student is defined as someone enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) or has graduated within the past six months. If you graduated in January, you could apply for and start a summer student position in the Ontario Public Service up until June of that year.
- Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. Due to program eligibility requirements, certain opportunities require students to be up to 24 years of age (or up to 29 years of age for a person with a disability). Certain positions require you to be a minimum of 18 years of age. Age parameters will be provided on the job advertisements and you must meet all age requirements by May 1st.
- Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
- Work Status – Ability to Work in Canada: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada. You are also required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) upon being hired.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- You apply your written communication skills to document findings and prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports, data records, etc.).
- You apply your self-motivation and interpersonal skills to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
- You apply your experience using Microsoft Office applications, such as Word (word processing) and Excel (spreadsheets), as well as databases, Adobe applications, email, and the internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents.
- You have experience working with digital photography.
- You have strong research skills, an understanding of architectural terminology, and an interest in architectural conservation (required).
Organizational Skills
- You apply your organizational and time management skills to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize your time to meet competing deadlines.
Other Requirements
- You must have a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's License or equivalent.
Additional Information:
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
N/A
Category:
Architecture and Archaeology
Posted on:
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Note:
- All positions advertised on this job ad are represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and successful candidates will be required to pay monthly union dues, which are automatically deducted from your pay.
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 27, 2018 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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