Since 1989, graduates of the MA in Canadian Studies heritage conservation programme area have gone on to work in many fields. Here is a selection of graduates showing recent positions and organizations, as well as titles of their thesis or major research essay/project if applicable.

  • Nansen Murray (2020) Historic sites planner, Government of Yukon, Whitehorse
    • Averting heritage loss by expanding conservation treatments: Defining policy for materials salvage for reuse and ruination, at Keno Hill, Yukon Territory.
  • Mikaella Gallinger (2019) Historian, Parks Canada, Ottawa
    • Heritage and Sustainability in Canada and Abroad.
  • Kelly Black (MA 2012, PhD 2018) Executive Director, Point Ellice House Museum and Gardens, Victoria, BC and Vancouver Island University Adjunct History Professor
    • An Archive of Settler Belonging Local Feeling, Land, and the Forest Resource on Vancouver Island (Dissertation).
  • Alison Creba (2018) Building Operator, Artscape Wychwood Barns, Toronto
    • ON-SITE: Examining Heritage Values at the Deconstruction Site, The Case of Mirvish Village and Hones Ed’s Toronto.
  • Casey Gray (2018) Contract Instructor/PhD student, Carleton University, Ottawa
    • Sites of Grave Meaning: The Heritage of Human Remains on the Rideau Canal (Thesis)
  • Krista Gowan (2017) Heritage Planner with the City of London, Ontario
    • The ABC’s of Ontario Cultural Resource Management: A Critical Look at How Historical Archaeology Maintains Settler Systems, Spaces and Stories.
  • Amber Knowles (2016) Cultural Heritage Manager, City of Hamilton
  • Elaine Radman (2013) Gifts Librarian, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa
  • Cristina Ureche-Trifu (2013) Architect, Robertson Martin Architects, Ottawa
    • Minimal intervention and decision making in conserving the built heritage (Thesis)
  • Lashia Jones (2012) Cultural Heritage Specialist, Stantec, London, Ontario
  • Nicki Mckernan (2012) Director of Planning, Municipality of Mississippi Mills
  • Rebecca Murray (2012) Senior Archivist, Library Archives Canada, Ottawa
    • Time, Social Media and History
  • Nancy Oakley (2012) Executive Director, Yukon Historical & Museums Association
    • ‘Take Only Pictures, Leave Only Footprints’: The Cultural Resource Management Practices of Algonquin Provincial Park
  • Christienne Uchiyama (2012) Principal, LHC and Licensed Professional Archaeologist
    • Waste of place: heritage conservation within the context of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (Thesis)
  • Natalie Whidden (2012) Assistant Curator, Senate of Canada, Ottawa
  • Stephen Jarrett (2011) Archeologist, WSP Canada Engineering Consulting
  • Amy Barnes (2011) Heritage Project Manager, Archaeological Research Associates, Ltd
  • Chris Wiebe (2008) Manager, Heritage Policy & Government Relations, National Trust of Canada
    • The quest for a heritage conservation stewardship ethic in Canada
  • Francesco Manganiello (2006) Acting Chief of Staff, Library and Archives Canada
    • Cultural landscapes and the city: a holistic approach to urban heritage management?
  • Brenda Manweiler (2006) Municipal Heritage Services Officer, Government of Alberta, Edmonton
    • Thematic frameworks and effectiveness: the effectiveness of the Greater Ottawa Story in representing the city of Ottawa’s history
  • Lisa Prosper (2004) Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada / Willowbank Centre for Cultural Landscape
    • Cultural landscapes and world heritage: an uneasy relationship? (Thesis)
  • Victoria Angel (1998) Senior Heritage Planner with ERA Architects in Toronto, Faculty Associate Willowbank and Adjunct Professor Carleton
    • The Ontario Heritage Act and the provincial program: an alternative model for heritage conservation. (Thesis)