Competition Number: 2013-EX-EN-50440109-01
Competition posting date: 2013.05.01, closing date: 2013.05.15
City Operations Portfolio, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Srvc Dept.,
Cultural & Heritage Services Branch
Primary Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West 1
Continuous Full-time Position - 35.00 hours/week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary: $55,115.06 to $67,067.00 annually (2013 Rates of Pay)
The Research assistant is responsible for providing best practices research, analytical and project support for the development, administration and implementation of the Public Art Program, which includes, but is not limited to percent for art commissioning program, collections and exhibitions.
In accordance with the Public Art Program Policy, and as part of a team, the Research Assistant will provide technical research with regard to arts methods, materials, and site integration as well as coordinating documentation and ensuring copyright requirements are met.
Special knowledge in the following areas are essential: understanding contemporary art practices, ability to comprehend and analyse complex artist statements.
Education & Experience
Three (3) year undergraduate degree in Arts Administration, Art History, Fine Art, or a related discipline.
Minimum of three (3) years experience
* Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
Language, Certificates & Licenses
English oral, reading, writing
Knowledge, Competencies & Skills
- Research, data collection and analyses methodologies
- Project management principles and practices
- Word processing, database and statistical analysis packages for microcomputers (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, MS Project, Visio, Web Publishing)
- Business Intelligence tools an asset
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
- Work independently and take initiative
- Prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Research, assemble and analyze data/information
- Liaise and communicate with all organizational levels
- Write effectively in a clear, concise manner
- Make presentations
- Work in multi-disciplinary teams
If this opportunity matches your interest and profile please apply online by using the "Apply" button.
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Competition number by mail:
City of Ottawa
Recruitment & Staffing
110 Laurier Ave. West, 5th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected to continue in the selection process will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa is committed to providing quality services by establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. The City encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
