Join our team at the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming.

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming seeks an experienced professional to lead procurement activities to support day-to-day operations at three historic tourist attractions. In this role, you'll help ensure the timely purchase of goods, services, and equipment that keep Huronia Historical Park (HHP) sites operating and open to the public. HHP consists of three historic attractions (Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, Discovery Harbour, and Nancy Island)

Apply today and make history come alive!

About the job

Huronia Historical Parks (HHP) operates three of Ontario's leading cultural tourism destinations, Sainte Marie among the Hurons, Discovery Harbour, and Nancy Island, spanning three communities across Southern Georgian Bay and offering a diverse portfolio of experiences beyond traditional heritage interpretation.

Across its sites, HHP manages heritage assets, expansive parkland and outdoor recreation spaces, retail operations, rentals, overnight accommodations, and a growing network of private sector partners delivering theatre, food services, and specialized programming. This integrated mix of attractions, amenities, and commercial partnerships positions HHP as a dynamic multi-site operator that drives tourism, supports regional economic development, and delivers high quality, market responsive visitor experiences.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and process procurement documents in line with government policies and procedures

• Research suppliers, request quotes or proposals, and evaluate bids for goods and services

• Review and process purchase requisitions, purchasing card transactions, and related records

• Coordinate fleet vehicles and maintain asset and inventory records

• Provide administrative and financial support, including correspondence and backup for accounts payable

Want to learn more? Join our information session.

On Thursday April 23rd at 12pm the hiring manager will host an Information session. PLEASE JOIN HERE to find out more about the job, the team and what it is like working at the Ministry of Finance. You are welcome to participate anonymously.

Attendance at the session is optional and will have no impact on hiring decisions

What you bring to the team

Procurement Knowledge and Experience

You have:

• Knowledge of procurement policies and processes, including tenders, requests for proposals, and requests for quotations

• Experience in purchasing a wide range of goods and services

• Ability to develop evaluation criteria, assess bids, and manage and reconcile purchasing card transactions

• Experience preparing complex procurement documents, contracts, and legal agreements

• Knowledge of asset management practices, including maintaining asset inventories

Analytical and Organizational Skills

You can:

• Review and analyze quotes, proposals, and tenders, identify issues, and make recommendations

• Manage multiple procurement activities and meet tight deadlines

Communication and Customer Service Skills

You can:

• Prepare clear and accurate procurement documents

• Respond to vendor inquiries and work effectively with staff and stakeholders

• Participate in and support meetings

Computer and Mathematical Skills

You can:

• Use computer systems to track purchase orders and prepare procurement documents and spreadsheets

• Evaluate pricing to ensure the best value for money and reconcile financial records

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 individual is expected to be on-site five days a week. Huronia Historical Parks sites are open seven days per week during peak season and sporadically throughout the off-season. The role also requires weekend, evening, and night work based on operational needs.

The Nancy Island Historic Site located in Wasaga Beach is a nationally significant location commemorating the War of 1812 and the heroic battle of HMS Nancy. This site offers immersive historical experiences, including costumed interpreters, hands-on demonstrations, and a replica 19th-century lighthouse with stunning views of Wasaga Beach.

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons in Midland (1639-1649) is a reconstruction of the 17th century headquarters of the French Jesuit mission to the Huron people. It was the first European community in Ontario and home to six of the eight North American Jesuit martyrs.

Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene represents the period from 1817 to 1856 when the Royal Navy and the British Army maintained a naval dockyard and military garrison at this strategic defense station on Georgian Bay. Discovery Harbour is the home of replica vessels and the King's Wharf Theatre offers professional summer theatre.

Additional information

Address: 1 English Temporary, duration up to 15 months, 16164 Hwy 12, Midland, Central Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Schedule: 3

Category: Purchasing and Supply

Posted on: Monday, March 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.
• 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.
• C-TM-242859/26

How to apply:

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 242859, by Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:59 pm EDT. Please follow the instructions to submit your application.

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

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