Special Events Assistant

Organization:

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport

Division:

Fort William Historical Park, Marketing & Visitor Experiences

City:

Thunder Bay

Language of Position(s):

English

Job Term:

1 Temporary - seasonal annually recurring contract up to 10 months: May to February

Job Code:

02922 - Museum Assistant 1

Salary:

$813.12 - $946.89 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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Posting Status:

Open

Job ID:

210343

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Step back in time at Fort William, where the echoes of 1815 come alive. As a Special Events Assistant, you'll be at the heart of this immersive experience, working alongside the Visitor Experiences Coordinator to bring to life an array of heritage and contemporary events. Imagine orchestrating musical festivals, overseeing historical re-enactments, curating cultural expositions, and crafting artisan markets against the backdrop of one of North America's largest living history sites. Come, make history, and be part of a living legacy!

This position requires the availability to work evenings and weekends and the flexibility to work extra hours as required.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:
• The Special Events Assistant assists the Visitor Experiences Coordinator at Fort William Historical Park (FWHP) in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing a wide array of heritage and contemporary events, including musical festivals, historical re-enactments, cultural expositions, and artisan markets
• This dynamic role will also participate in coordinating an annual FWHP event cycle, which includes event planning, delivery, administration, and post-event evaluation; assisting in the compilation of event feedback from staff, partners, and participants
• You'll collaborate with the Visitor Experiences Coordinator, engaging in research assignments for special events to craft program content and identify current market trends and interests

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

- This position requires a valid G Drivers License or equivalent

Event Planning, Participation, and Program Knowledge:

• You can contribute to the planning, development, and delivery of special events
• You can actively participate in public performances, dramatizations, and historical re-enactment events dressed in period-era costume, to demonstrate practices and activities reflecting life in the early 1800s at Fort William
• You know of Fort William Historical Park programs and events and knowledge of the history of operations at Fort William during the early 1800s

Administrative and Research Skills:

• You have the ability to maintain records, prepare spreadsheet reports, event schedules, and outlines
• You can employ research methods to collect information for developing content, which involves identifying entertainment agents, performers, and service providers, contributing to the exploration of potential new ideas and projects

Customer Service Skills and Interpersonal Skills:

• You have strong oral communication and interpersonal skills to effectively represent Fort William Historical Park to community partners, entertainers, performers, agents, and the public
• You can apply customer service techniques, standards, and methods to ensure optimum visitor experiences

Problem Solving & Initiative:

• You have the ability to resolve or refer customer service issues that may arise
• You have the ability to prioritize workload, monitor timelines, and meet deadlines

Additional Information

Address:

• 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 10 months, 1350 King Rd, Thunder Bay, North Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Schedule:

3-A

Category:

Communications; Marketing and Creative Services

Posted on:

Friday, January 19, 2024

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.

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Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

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Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, February 5, 2024 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .