Bring history to life and shape how Ontarians experience Discovery Harbour
Huronia Historical Parks (HHP), Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Gaming is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong leadership, front-line operational delivery, and strategic planning capacity to express their interest for the role of Program Supervisor for Discovery Harbour Operations.
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Program Supervisor at HHP plays a crucial role in overseeing staff, including on-call and contract workers, at each site who are responsible for the design and execution of all visitor facing programs and events, including educational and specialized programs, contractor delivered programs and managing multiple special events annually. The supervisor manages up to 40 staff members per site, depending on seasonal needs. The mission of Huronia Historical Parks is to act as stewards of heritage, managing significant assets, and delivering on Ministry business objectives. HHP consists of visitor-focused organizations with education-based programming, special events, restaurants, and rental spaces among many other heritage assets. Essential skills for this role include strong business acumen, leadership, community partnership development, HR and performance management, and recruitment.
Your leadership. Our purpose. A stronger Ontario.
At the Ontario Public Service (OPS), we're building a province where everyone can thrive—and we need strong, values-driven leaders to help make that vision a reality.
If you're seeking a leadership role where your work has purpose, your growth is supported, and your impact is recognized, you're in the right place.
Leadership that makes a difference: We're proud to serve Ontarians through work that is people-centered, purpose-driven, and grounded in integrity. As a leader in the OPS, you'll help shape a culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion.
How we support and recognize your leadership:
- We support your purpose: Lead work that directly serves Ontarians - shaping programs, policies, and services that make a real difference in people's lives.
- We invest in your growth: Access mentorship, leadership development, and cross-ministry mobility to grow your career and expand your impact.
- We create space for you to thrive: Work in inclusive, accessible, and respectful environments where you can bring your full self to work—and help others do the same.
- We recognize your impact: Receive competitive compensation, a defined-benefit pension, and comprehensive benefits - plus meaningful recognition for the difference you make.
We believe great leadership starts with high standards and strong support. In the OPS, that means showing up with authenticity, acting with integrity, and having the courage to do what's right, even when it's hard.
As a leader, you'll shape a team culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, and accessible, where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.
You won't be doing it alone. We invest in our leaders through mentorship, learning opportunities, and cross-ministry networks that help you grow your impact and connect with peers across the organization.
Leadership is about impact, and in this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one. You will:
- Ensure consistent, high-quality visitor experiences by coordinating guest services, planning programs such as workshops, events, group tours, and on-site coverage during peak periods, including weekends.
- Maintain accurate financial and operational records by reviewing and supporting retail activity reconciliation.
- Enable smooth program delivery by ensuring materials and supplies are available when needed.
- Support a safe and responsive environment by responding to emergencies and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Maintain safe, functional visitor spaces by identifying and addressing maintenance needs in a timely manner.
Your ability to align your team's efforts with broader organizational goals will be key to your success, and to the success of the people we serve.
Please note: This dynamic frontline role thrives on your physical presence at the site. The Program Supervisor is expected to be on-site five days a week. Huronia Historical Parks sites are open seven days per week during peak season and sporadically throughout the off season. The role also requires weekend, evening, and night work based on operational needs. There is also travel to various locations and other HHP sites in the area.
Meet your New Team
You will join Discovery Harbour Operations, a close-knit team of 12 working in a collaborative and adaptable environment that responds to changing visitor needs. The team includes both seasoned staff and newer team members, with a range of skills and work experiences. Roles span program planning, maintenance, interpretation, events, and merchandising, along with summer students, all working together to deliver coordinated events and services.
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Program Supervisor, you create opportunities for team members at all experience levels to contribute, build skills, and play a meaningful role in connecting people to Ontario's history.
- Leadership Experience: Established experience leading people and teams, with clear accountability for results, team development, and performance.
- Financial and Human Resource Management: Experience managing budgets and human resources, including labour relations and policy compliance.
- Political Acuity: Strong judgment and political acuity to provide authoritative advice and guidance to senior management.
- Program Design and Delivery: Demonstrated ability to design and implement events and tours that meet educational standards for diverse audiences.
- Research and Content Development: Proven capacity to use historical research to develop accurate and engaging workshops and events.
- Procurement and Resource Coordination: Experience applying procurement and inventory practices to support service delivery.
- Operational Readiness and Maintenance Awareness: Ability to identify maintenance needs and respond to support safe, reliable operations.
- Adaptive Communication: Ability to tailor communication to different roles and experience levels across the team to enhance clarity and shared understanding.
- Crisis Communication: Ability to manage emergency situations and communicate clearly under pressure.
- Stakeholder Relationship Management and Representation: Builds partnerships with volunteers, service providers, and government partners, and represents the organization in community and inter-ministry forums.
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
