Fort William Historical Park (FWHP) is one of the largest living history attractions in North America. The park provides cultural, heritage, entertainment and educational experiences for residents and visitors to Ontario.
FWHP is situated in Thunder Bay and is a branch of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. The Fort is a multi-component destination tourism attraction that provides world-class cultural heritage, entertainment and educational experiences for residents and visitors. As a living history attraction, the Fort depicts the fur trade activities of the North West Company from 1803 to 1821. The heritage program features interactions with costumed staff, dramas, demonstrations, tours, special events, and education programs. Facilities include a gift shop, campground, Indigenous and overnight experiences, banquet and conference facilities, and a working farm. We are seeking an experienced individual to perform a variety of manual labour tasks and grounds keeping functions.
In this role, you will:
- perform grounds keeping and facilities maintenance functions, including snow removal, grass cutting, gardening, trimming, pruning, and sweeping
- perform physical cleaning tasks of buildings and structures, and in washrooms
- Pick up refuse and dispose garbage
- load, lift and move products, materials and furniture
- use hand and power tools including saws, shovels, rakes, lawn mowers, weed eaters, chain saws brush cutters, sprayers and snow blowers
- operate alarm/electronic security systems and electric breaker panels, and adjust facility temperatures
Please note: This position involves tasks outdoor with exposure to cold, hot, wet or humid weather conditions as well as the requirement to attend overnight functions, and work on holidays and weekends
You have:
- valid Class G Ontario driver's license or equivalent as recognized by the province of Ontario
- ability to attain BZ Ontario driver's license
- ability to obtain forklift operator's license
You can:
- safely operate hand and power tools and equipment
- interpret and apply health and safety procedures, and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) requirements for the safe handling of cleaning materials, paints and fertilizers
- safely push, carry, pull or lift loads up to 50 lbs
- perform physically demanding tasks and manual labour, often requiring prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting and stretching
You can:
- complete multiple tasks while meeting conflicting deadlines
- identify and alert others of problems/issues as well as emergency or safety situations involving electrical, plumbing, security or alarm systems
You can:
- follow verbal and written instructions
- interact effectively with colleagues, and be courteous and respectful to clients and visitors
- use computer software (e.g. Outlook, Word, etc)
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
- a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
- tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
- a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
