Heritage Resource Specialist

POSTING #  25-07-002

The Heritage Resource Specialist will work to assist and support the Portfolio Lead with building and maintaining relationships and collaborating with the team to achieve project success on a variety of energy and infrastructure related matters to strategically plan, develop, and manage the MMF’s Energy and Infrastructure portfolio.

Job Duties/Competencies:

• Develop and implement heritage management strategies for archaeological sites of significance to the Red River Métis;
• Collaborate with Portfolio Leads in the planning, implementation and evaluation of heritage monitoring programs;
• Prepare detailed reports, review heritage impact assessments, and develop site management plans;
• Collect, organize, and analyze information collected and prepare a final report on findings;
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, cultural heritage organizations, and government agencies to ensure compliance with heritage laws and policies;
• Research and draft applications for project related funding opportunities;
• Manage cultural heritage data, including GIS mapping, archival research, and digital documentation;
• Attend, coordinate and facilitate community workshops and meetings.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Heritage Management, or a related field;
• Minimum of two years of field experience in historical archaeology, preferably in Red River Métis, fur trade, or colonial-period contexts;
• Familiarity with GIS, remote sensing, and digital heritage management;
• Strong knowledge of heritage management principles and relevant Canadian legislation;
• Project management experience, including grant writing and budgeting;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills;
• Experience working for a not-for-profit organization and Indigenous community is an asset;
• Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, and MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.

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