Job ID: 232859
Division: Fort William Historical Park/ Program Development and Implementation
Position(s) language: English
Job code: 02924 – Museum Assistant 2
As a Programmer, Indigenous Culture, you will:
- Provide assistance in the research, development, training and implementation of Indigenous heritage programs and activities;
- Monitor and evaluate historical interpretations, dramas, tours, special events, education and outreach programs;
- Portray a role in traditional and historic-inspired clothing and participate in historical dramatizations, festivals and artisan demonstrations;
- Conduct research to ensure accuracy in the depiction of programs;
- Provide technical direction to students, and provide information to staff, stakeholders and community interest groups.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G Ontario driver’s licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver’s licence upon being hired.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
• You have knowledge of or the desire to learn about storytelling, living history interpretation, drama and education methodologies and applications
• You have knowledge of Indigenous culture, history and perspective
• You have knowledge of or the desire to learn about natural history, period hunting, fishing and trapping techniques, as well as fabrication, construction, and esthetic techniques pertaining to relevant Indigenous material culture
• You have the desire to teach and share Indigenous perspectives and world views
• You have the desire to share advice on cultural program development, and participate in historical programming
Communication, Public Speaking and Interpersonal Skills:
• You can effectively share your knowledge and skills with others
• You have written or verbal skills necessary to share program content and convey key program information
• You have knowledge of or the desire to learn traditional harvesting practices such as birch bark, spruce root, sphagnum moss and more
Group Leadership and Teamwork Skills:
• You can provide guidance and mentorship to staff and volunteers, and respond to customer service related issues
• You can work effectively in a team environment
Analytical, Problem Solving and Research Skills:
• You can conduct research to ensure accuracy in the depiction of programs
• Also, you can develop Indigenous cultural programs specific to audience needs
Don’t meet every qualification?
If this position excites you, but you don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Besides, we recognize that no single candidate will have all listed qualifications. You might be the right fit for the role!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all interested candidates. This includes individuals with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people of 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. Also, we are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes. We 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 here.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
Additional information:
Apply by: Monday, August 25, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Position details: 1 English Temporary – Seasonal, duration up to 10 months, 1350 King Rd, Thunder Bay, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check
Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours: Schedule 3-A
Salary: $1,132.66 – $1,318.97 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Category: Parks
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. - W-TM-232859/25
How to apply:
- You must apply online.
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- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
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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.