Human Resources in Canada's Built Heritage Sector: Mapping the ...

MAPPING THE WORK FORCE AND SETTING STRATEGIC PRIORITIESArchitectural HistoriansOverview of Occupation:• Architectural historians are employed chiefly by architectural faculties and fine arts departments ofuniversities and colleges. Architectural historians may also work for governments and heritage organizationsas employees or consultants.• Architectural historians have general knowledge of trends in architectural style, construction strategy,and the use of building materials across periods and regions.• Architectural historians typically have specialized knowledge of particular periods or regions.• Larger governments that manage a significant portfolio of actual and potential heritage sites maydirectly employ architectural historians.Training and Education:• Architectural historians usually have a post-graduate degree. Some architectural historians will haveundergraduate training in architecture, although training in history and fine arts is also common.Occupational or Professional Regulation:• The occupation is not regulated by statute. Tenured faculty positions are governed by universitypolicies and traditions.• Architectural historians who may also be registered architects and, as such, would be licensed per thedescription for architects.Key Skills unique to the Built Heritage Sector:• Understanding of analytical principles of historical research.• Ability to prepare or review assessments of built heritage sites from the perspective of their significanceas representatives of particular architectural styles or periods.• Familiarity with the principles underlying the relevant statutes and regulations pertinent to builtheritage structures.• Familiarity with international conventions.• Knowledge of conservation standards and guidelines.• Knowledge of the cultural and economic role of built heritage sector.• Knowledge of conservation philosophies.Associations or Administrative Bodies concerned with Professional orOccupational Standards, Licensing or Certification:• See the description for architects. This is relevant only for those architectural historians who are alsoregistered architects.NOC:• 4121 University ProfessorPotential Issues:• Some faculty may not regard the statutory and regulatory framework as falling within the purviewof their discipline.©CULTURAL HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL79