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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
HUMAN RESOURCES IN CANADA’S BUILT HERITAGE SECTORArchivists, Historical ResearchersOverview of Occupation:• Archivists and historical researchers review primary source materials and published monographs,studies, etc. for information on the specific historical significance and historical context of builtheritage sites.• Larger governments that manage a significant portfolio of actual and potential heritage sites maydirectly employ archivists and historical researchers.• Archival and historical research may also be carried out by college or university faculty.• Archivists and historical researchers may also work as independent consultants.Training and Education:• Historical researchers have an undergraduate or (more commonly) a post-graduate degree inCanadian history.• Archivists have a university degree and college certification in archival studies or a post-graduatedegree in archival studies or information science.Occupational or Professional Regulation:• Neither historical researchers nor archivists are regulated professions.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 historicalsignificance including an understanding of the historical context of personages or events relevant tothe site.• Ability to locate, research and interpret primary sources.• Relevant language skills.Associations or Administrative Bodies concerned with Professional orOccupational Standards, Licensing or Certification:• The Association of Canadian Archivists publishes a Code of Ethics and undertakes professionaldevelopment activities, but does not certify or otherwise regulate the profession. Membership isopen to any person or organization engaged in archival activity.NOC:• 5113 Archivists• 4169 Other Professional Occupations in Social Science n.e.c.Potential Issues:• Archival and historical research related to most built heritage sites is a one-time activity, rather thanan ongoing activity. At present, there is insufficient work in this field to support a specialized occupationcomprising a significant number of persons whose principal activity is applied research related to builtheritage sites.80©CULTURAL HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL
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