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Are you interested in a fulfilling career at the world’s largest fur trade post? Fort William Historical Park offers employment opportunities in a wide variety of fields and disciplines. Fort William Historical Park is operated by the Government of Ontario’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, and is part of the Ontario Public Service (OPS). As a member of the OPS, you’ll join more than 60,000 other employees who are working together to make our province a better place to live and work.

Fall/Winter Maintenance Support Position

Duties include: General maintenance work
Hours: Up to 36.25 hours per week
Pay rate: $19.51 per hour
Contract duration: Start date through March 31, 2025
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Summer Students

Summer student applications are now being accepted for summer 2026.

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Opportunities Include

  • Education and Day Camp Programming
  • Historical interpretation by costumed staff
  • Historic collections, research, and costuming
  • Sharing Indigenous heritage and culture
  • Site maintenance and housekeeping
  • Visitor admissions and transportation

Skills of Interest

  • Languages (i.e., French, Anishinaabemowin/ Ojibway, other)
  • Drama or public speaking
  • Indigenous cultural skills
  • Artisan skills (i.e., baking, woodworking, sewing)
  • Play a musical instrument (i.e., fiddle, bagpipes)
  • Visitor admissions and transportation
  • Customer Service
  • Cash handling and retail sales
  • Canadian history
  • Natural history
  • Science, technology, math, or astronomy
  • Outdoor recreation
  • Certifications in swimming, ORCKA, First Aid, or CPR
  • Working with children
  • Farm animal care
  • Gardening
  • Facility maintenance and landscaping
  • Research skills and library services

More information

Job types available: Part-time and full-time, fixed term contracts

Expected start date: May 1, 2026

Contract length: 4 months

Salary: $17.60 – $18.45 per hour

Schedule: 8 hour shifts, days, evenings, holidays, Monday to Friday, and weekend availability

Work location: In person at 1350 King Road, Thunder Bay, ON

Requirements: Students age 15 or older (high school of post-secondary) or a recent graduate (6 months or less)

Proficiency in English and French is an asset. We encourage applications from Indigenous individuals.

Fort William Historical Park is branch of the Government of Ontario’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is an equal opportunity employer. We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the (OPS Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check.