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Events Assistant : Job ID :

- 241525

Posting status :

- Open

Organization :

- Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming

Division :

- Fort William Historical Park, Agency Relations and Accountability

City :

- Thunder Bay

Position(s) language :

- English

Job term :

- 1 Temporary seasonal annually recurring contract from approximately April to February each year

Job code :

- 02924 - Museum Assistant 2

Salary :

- $1,132.66 - $1,318.97 Per week Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Bring history to life and help create unforgettable visitor experiences at Fort William Historical Park (FWHP)

At Fort William Historical Park, every event, from large community festivals to intimate cultural programs, offers an chance to connect people to the past in fresh and exciting ways. As part of our team, you will work closely with staff, partners, and performers to bring these moments to life and ensure every visitor leaves with a story worth sharing. If this sounds like the kind of impact you want to make, we invite you to apply. About the job : In this role, you will:

- support event planning and delivery by helping organize a variety of historic, cultural, educational, and entertainment events, and contributing to new program development
- coordinate the annual event cycle, including planning, delivery, administration, and evaluations, and share feedback and insights with the Visitor Experiences Coordinator
- provide coverage for the Visitor Experiences Coordinator or Communications Officer by assigning tasks, supporting staff and volunteers, and handling administrative needs as required
- liaise with community partners and vendors, manage contracts and budgets, and coordinate logistics such as performers, transportation, accommodations,



and equipment rentals
- support marketing and communications by promoting events, coordinating off-site opportunities, and assisting with social media or media interviews when needed
- assist with operational and administrative tasks, including preparing event schedules and staffing plans, taking minutes, maintaining tracking systems, resolving in office issues, and supporting Admissions when needed

What you bring to the team : Event planning skills & initiative :

- initiative to support and assist the Visitor Experiences Coordinator in event planning, development and delivery; update information, compile feedback and track progress; follow up on paperwork to meet deadlines

Oral communication, customer service and interpersonal skills :

- oral communication and interpersonal skills to represent FWHP to community partners, entertainers, performers, agents and the public and to exchange information on special events
- customer service skills to support FWHP's service excellence model

Research and analytical skills :

- research and analytical skills to complete research assignments for special events; compile information on potential new initiatives

Problem solving skills :

- Problem-solving skills to resolve or refer customer service issues/problems arising at events 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 : At Fort William Historical Park, we work collaboratively across the organization to support special events and programming year-round. Fort William Historical Park is a unique venue that has hosted large scale events, concerts and film projects.

To create the workplace we want, we:

- Welcome and benefit the wider community
- Are empathic towards others
- Honour expertise
- Are one team sharing a common goal
- Commit to ongoing training and development
- Are respectful to all
- Practice clear and constructive communication
- Honour honesty, trust and integrity
- Nurture positivity
- Demonstrate openness to change
- Set achievable expectations and sustainable workload.

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📌 Events Assistant (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming
📍 Thunder Bay