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MAPPING THE WORK FORCE AND SETTING STRATEGIC PRIORITIESLandscape ArchitectsOverview of Occupation:• Landscape architects design and manage the rehabilitation of the land taking into account landscapefeatures, climate, expected usage, and building features.• Heritage conservation is one of the acknowledged areas of specialization in the profession.Landscape architects working in this area undertake historical research, analyze contemporary needs,and recommend stabilization, restoration, adaptation, and interpretation of landscapes to accommodatehuman use and ensure protection of cultural resources.Training and Education:• Landscape architects hold a specialized architectural degree.Occupational or Professional Regulation:• Landscape architect is a reserved title or licensed profession in all provinces.• In addition to education and experience requirements, members of the profession must pass theLandscape Architect Registration Exam which is a standard examination in North America.Key Skills unique to the Built Heritage Sector:• Understanding of period-specific landscape design.• Ability to integrate landscape design with the aesthetics of a built heritage structure.• Understanding of conservation and restoration philosophies.Associations or Administrative Bodies concerned with Professional orOccupational Standards, Licensing or Certification:• Certification of landscape architects is administered by provincial bodies.NOC:• 2152 Landscape ArchitectsPotential Issues:• There is no specialized certification for landscape architects who work in the built heritage sector.©CULTURAL HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL89
HUMAN RESOURCES IN CANADA’S BUILT HERITAGE SECTORConservatorsOverview of Occupation:• In the built heritage sector, conservators restore and propose conservation strategies for architecturalcomponents that are part of the heritage character of a structure. Among others, these architecturalcomponents include: ceramic work, mosaics, paper, terrazzo, fabric finishes, fresco work, and decorativemetal components. Conservators often specialize in particular types of conservation.• Conservators may also undertake or direct research related to specific components of a built heritagestructure.• Conservators often document in both written and photographic form the condition of a structureand/or its components and the work carried out during its restoration of conservation.• Conservators are employed by the public sector, heritage institutions. Many conservators also workon a self-employed basis.Training and Education:• Conservators may have a post-graduate degree in art conservation or have completed a college programin conservation technology.• A large portion of the skills required are learned through experience.Occupational or Professional Regulation:• The is no statutorily based regulation of the conservator profession.• However, the Canadian Association of Professional Conservators accredits members based on a reviewof their training, education and experience as well as the laboratory and other technical facilities towhich they have access. http://www.capc-acrp.caKey Skills:• Knowledge of conservation standards and guidelines.• Knowledge of cultural and economic role of built heritage sector and conservation philosophies.• Knowledge of period-specific materials and technologies.• Technical ability to develop conservation strategies.• Technical ability to carry out restoration work in areas of specialization and to supervise trades.• Depending on the size of the conservation project, conservators may need to develop and administerbudgets and manage projects and staff.Associations or Administrative Bodies concerned with Professional orOccupational Standards, Licensing or Certification:• The Canadian Association of Professional Conservators accredits members based on a review by aBoard of Examiners. Accreditation is voluntary and currently covers only a minority of professionalconservators• There are numerous international conservation bodies. Membership standards vary by association.Most associations have a code of ethics and professional practice that members must accept.Potential Issues:• The current system of certification is voluntary. A mandatory system may be appropriate.NOC:• 5112 Conservators and Curators90©CULTURAL HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL
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