Are you a strategic operations leader with a passion for facilities management and a proven ability to oversee complex, multi-site infrastructure?
If so, consider this exciting opportunity with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming (MTCG).
As the Manager, Maintenance and Facility Services at Fort William Historical Park, you will lead the maintenance and facility services that support one of North America's largest living history attractions, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations.
Don't miss this opportunity to lead critical infrastructure and operations at one of Ontario's premier cultural heritage attractions. Apply today!
The Ontario Public Service: Strengthening Ontario, together.
A career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is driven by purpose. We're building a stronger Ontario by delivering programs and services that make a real difference in people's lives. If you share this ambition, you'll find a workplace that reflects the diversity of the people we serve and empowers you to lead with confidence.
Why Your Leadership Belongs Here
- Purpose that drives you: Lead work that matters. Your leadership will shape policies, programs, and services that improve lives across the province—every day.
- A culture that supports you: Thrive in a flexible, inclusive, and respectful workplace that values your well-being and empowers you to bring your whole self to work.
- A career that grows with you: Explore leadership opportunities across ministries and sectors. With access to mentorship, learning, and mobility, your career can evolve here.
- Recognition that reflects your impact: We value the difference you make. You'll receive competitive pay, a defined-benefit pension, and benefits that support your well-being—plus meaningful recognition for your contributions
We hold our leaders to high standards because we believe in their potential to drive meaningful change. In the Ontario Public Service, leadership 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 be expected to create a team culture that encourages innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a diverse, anti-racist, and accessible workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.
Leadership is about impact—and in these roles, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one. You will:
- Manage the delivery of a comprehensive maintenance services program, including long- and short-term, annual, and seasonal planning.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve maintenance standards, policies, procedures, and quality criteria.
- Lead the planning and execution of capital and rehabilitation projects, including defining scope, cost estimates, and resource requirements.
- Oversee the operation and maintenance of fire and life safety systems and core building services, including HVAC, plumbing, and septic systems.
- Direct infrastructure diagnostics, repair, and rehabilitation activities across 57 heritage and modern structures on a 250-acre site.
- Manage a multi-disciplinary team delivering maintenance, groundskeeping, and site security operations, while ensuring financial, material, and human resources are in place.
Meet Your New Team
Meet the General Manager: Patrick Morash
Patrick has more than 30 years of experience in the public service and believes in an open and collaborative leadership approach. The management team at FWHP is small but mighty and is actively engaged in all operational and strategic aspects of the park. Patrick supports and encourages an innovative approach to ensure that the park remains a vital piece of the cultural tourism economy in Ontario. In addition, Patrick values diversity, welcomes feedback and constructive input and places significant emphasis on building relationships in the community and especially with our Indigenous neighbours and partners.
Major Attractions, Parks and Operations Division (MAPOD) has responsibility for agency relations, governance, operating and capital funding for agencies and attractions within the ministry's portfolio.
About Fort William Historical Park:
Situated in Thunder Bay, on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg of Anemki Wajiw, Fort William Historical Park brings early 19th-century (1803 to 1821) fur trade history to life. Spanning over 250 acres, the park features a living history museum, campground, conference facilities, and immersive programs and exhibits for visitors of all ages. It serves as an education and cultural hub, hosting events, workshops, and reenactments that bring life to history.
- Values-Based Leadership: Leads with integrity and accountability, fostering a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
- People Management & Labour Relations: Applies human resources and labour relations policies to effectively recruit, develop, and manage staff performance.
- Team Leadership & Results Delivery: Motivates and guides teams to achieve results, adapt to change, and maintain high levels of engagement.
- Facilities & Maintenance Expertise: Knowledge of maintenance and facilities management practices, including building systems, operations, and service delivery.
- Operational Oversight: Ability to manage staff and operations across maintenance, groundskeeping, fleet, equipment, and facility services.
- Regulations & Industry Knowledge: Understanding of applicable legislation, codes, and standards, as well as maintenance-related equipment, products, materials, methods, costs, and industry best practices.
- Problem Solving & Decision-Making: Identifies complex issues, analyzes options, and develops practical solutions to support effective program and operational delivery.
- Planning & Resource Management: Exercises sound judgement to manage budgets, allocate resources, and support staff in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Project Management: Applies project management principles and methodologies to plan, implement, and deliver programs, initiatives, and operational goals.
- Partnership Building & Influence: Builds strong relationships with partners and collaborators, using effective communication, negotiation, and influence to achieve shared outcomes.
- Conflict Resolution & Issue Management: Anticipates, manages, and resolves complex, sensitive, and potentially contentious issues.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to manage expectations and support effective decision-making.
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!
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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
