The Government of Canada is looking for candidates to become representatives of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (the Board). A national campaign was launched to create a pool of qualified candidates for all provinces and territories while prioritizing Manitoba where the position of representative is currently vacant. Candidates from other provinces and territories may be added to a roster of qualified candidates for future vacancies.

We encourage candidates to apply now. Submitted applications will be evaluated from August 27, 2024.

The Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada is responsible for advising the Minister responsible for  Parks Canada on the designation of places, persons and events that have marked and shaped the history of Canada.

The Board is made up of one representative from each province and territory, as well as one representative from Library and Archives Canada, the Canadian Museum of History and the Parks Canada Agency. Additional information about the Board is available at: National historic designations (canada.ca)

A member of the Board must reside in the province or territory they represent. They must also be willing to:

• take part in the evaluation process and make recommendations to the Minister who has the authority to designate sites, events or persons of national historic significance;
• advise the Minister on the Heritage Railway Stations Program, the National Program for the Grave Sites of Canadian Prime Ministers and the Heritage Lighthouses of Canada Program;
• participate in Full Board meetings held twice a year and ‘as and when required’ in relation to the Board’s committees;
• communicate the Board position on specific heritage issues at public meetings, interviews with media, and in communications with groups and individuals;
• serve as Master of Ceremonies at Board commemorative plaque unveiling ceremonies and represent the Board at other events when requested to do so; and
• monitor heritage issues or initiatives within your province or territory and provide advice to Parks Canada officials and the Board on such matters as required.

Further information on the process and a link to the application form can be found here: Member - Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.

Thank you for your help and should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Émie Labrecque, Acting advisor, Heritage Designation Programs at emie.labrecque@pc.gc.ca. 

Sincerely,

Secretariat

Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC)

Parks Canada / Government of Canada

30 Victoria Street, (P3-03-M), Gatineau, QC  J8X 0B3

clmhc-hsmbc@pc.gc.ca

www.parkscanada.gc.ca