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Apply By: Friday, August 14, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Manual Labourer

Job ID: 246807

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming

Division:

Agency Relations and Accountability Division

City:

Thunder Bay

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary seasonal recurring position up to 10 months

Job code:

18608 - Manual Worker

Salary:

$22.86 - $24.66 Per hour*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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.

About the job

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

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

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

Technical knowledge and skills

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

Organizational and problem-solving skills

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

Communication and computer skills

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)

Don't meet every qualification?

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!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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

What we offer

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 workplace

Additional information:

Apply by: Friday, August 14, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

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

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4.7

Category:

Maintenance and Trades

Posted on:

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Note:

- About security checks: A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.

If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.

Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

How to apply:

- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

- Read the to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information.

Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French.

Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

📌 Manual Labourer (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming
📍 Thunder Bay