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
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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
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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.