Job Description

Do you have strong planning, organizational and research & analytical skills? Do you have strong oral communication, customer service and interpersonal abilities?

If so, please consider this Special Events Assistant role to assist the Visitor Experiences Coordinator with the coordination and delivery of special events, concerts, festivals and attractions at Fort William Historical Park (FWHP).

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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What can I expect to do in this role?

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 event feedback from staff, partners and participants; and working with the Visitor Experiences Coordinator by completing research assignments for special events to develop program content and define market interest.is trending and what is current.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

Drivers License
Criminal Records Check

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.

Event Planning Skills & Initiative

• Initiative to support and assist the Coordinator in event planning, development and delivery; update information, compile feedback and track progress; follow up on paperwork to meet deadlines.

Problem Solving Skills

• Problem-solving skills to resolve or refer customer service issues/problems arising at events.

Additional Information:

Address:

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

Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union


Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule:
3-A


Category:
Administrative and Support Services


Posted on:
Friday, August 19, 2022

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), Talent Development 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.
• 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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