Coordinator, Heritage Farm Experiences

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Are you interested in providing the day-to-day operations of the heritage farm area at Fort William Historical Park (FWHP)? Do you want to provide skilled expertise in farming operations to showcase historical methods? If so, then join Fort William Historical Park where you will research, develop and maintain a heritage kitchen garden to enhance the interpretive program and recommend and implement new and innovative farming programs.

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About the job

Fort William Historical Park is a living history tourism attraction providing top-level cultural heritage, entertainment and educational experiences for residents and visitors to northwestern Ontario, in this role, you will:

• Develop, implement and coordinate the year round interpretation of a living history program for the entertainment and education of a wide range of clients
• Ensure historical accuracy in the depiction and portrayal of all farm programs
• Participate in historical dramatizations, pageants, festivals, special events, daily activities, education and out-reach programs
• Provide technical direction and training to the Farmer and seasonal staff
• Schedule activities and review quality of work performed
• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with safety regulations, to maintain a safe environment for both staff and the public
• Responsible for coordinating a 24-hr, 7 day/week working heritage farm operation which includes draught horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, and chickens
• Drive a two horse team of draught horses, in a public setting, both in daylight and night time conditions
• Deal with equipment/machinery malfunction by demonstrating correct operation or identifying the need for replaced or repaired equipment/machinery
• Serve as the lead farm resource to all operational areas, in matters pertaining to farming and livestock
• Recommend and implement new and innovative farming programs at FWHP
• Oversee budget administration, expenditures, and the maintenance and inventory of farm equipment, material and supplies
• Prepare statistical reports, correspondence and program outlines

Note: Fort William Historical Park is a 7-day a week, 24-hour operation. Position may be required to attend overnight functions, travel to out of town events and off-hour programs, work holidays and weekends.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G driver's licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You must have the ability to obtain Class CZ Ontario's Drivers Licence.
• You must have a valid Standard First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain it.

Agricultural Knowledge and Skills:

• You have knowledge of farming and gardening skills for a mixed vegetable garden.
• You have general animal husbandry and livestock management skills to ensure a safe environment, recognize and address health concerns, plan and implement long term flock management objectives and ensure alignment with industry standards.
• You have the demonstrated ability to operate heavy agricultural equipment/machinery and power tools.
• You have horsemanship skills to drive two horse teams of heavy draught horses.
• You have knowledge of health and safety procedures, policies pertaining to a mixed farm operation with ability to effectively and safely operate hand and power tools and heavy equipment and instruct others on appropriate safety procedures.

Program Delivery Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of Fort William Historical Park programs and events to lead and coordinate the day to day operations of the heritage farm.
• You have research and interpretive skills and the ability to document historical characters and events for the development and presentation of events and educational workshops to staff and public about the daily activities of the early 1800s at Fort William.

Leadership, Coordination and Problem-Solving Skills:

• You have group leadership and organizational skills to plan, direct and coordinate the activities of staff and ensure deadlines are met and farm duties performed to schedule.
• You have the ability to effectively resolve potential safety issues and problems identified by staff.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• You have excellent oral communication, interpersonal and teaching skills.
• You are able to represent the farm program to staff, visitors, suppliers and partners of FWHP.
• You are able to participate in historical dramatization and interpretive demonstrations.

Analytical and Evaluative Skills:

• You have strong analytical and evaluative skills to assess program success and advance the development of new and innovative heritage farm programming by providing input into the formulation of farm area objectives and business plan development.

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Additional information:

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 Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) 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.
• N-TM-148026/20

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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.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.