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

MAPPING THE WORK FORCE AND SETTING STRATEGIC PRIORITIESHistorical GeographersOverview of Occupation:• Historical geographers study the historical use of land and natural resources and the way in whichthis use shaped settlement patterns and socio-economic development.• Larger governments that manage a significant portfolio of actual and potential heritage sites maydirectly employ historical geographers. In the main, however, historical geographers hold facultypositions and are employed by governments and heritage institutions on a consulting basis.Training and Education:• Historical geographers usually have a post-graduate degree in geography or anthropology.Occupational or Professional Regulation:• There is no occupational or professional regulation.Key Skills unique to the Built Heritage Sector:• Understanding of analytical principles of historical research.• Understanding of analytical principles of social and cultural geography.• Understanding of historical periods.• Understanding of conservation and restoration philosophies.Associations or Administrative Bodies concerned with Professional orOccupational Standards, Licensing or Certification:• The Canadian Association of Geographers provides networking opportunities, but is not involved insetting or administering occupational or professional standards.NOC:• 4121 University Professor• 4169 Other Professional Occupations in the Social SciencesPotential Issues:• Aside from possible shortages in some regions, there are no distinct human resource issues.©CULTURAL HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL83