Careers
Huronia Historical Parks operates two of Ontario’s premier historic attractions, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons in Midland, and Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene. Both locations are attractions of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. We offer tremendous opportunities to work with an exciting team in a unique environment with diverse visitors from around the world.
Maintenance Foreman/Woman, Nancy Island
Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Do you want to provide direction to maintenance staff and supervise construction and maintenance work? If so, this role is for you! Join the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming where you will ensure that the modern/historic buildings and grounds at Nancy Island, Huronia Historical Parks (HHP) are maintained to high standards. You will also support historic program and special event delivery by providing maintenance assistance for the development, delivery and execution of activities for visitors, partners and stakeholders.
Senior Merchandiser, Nancy Island
Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
As a Senior Merchandiser with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, you will be at the forefront of our retail operations, playing a key role in shaping the visitor experience. You will provide leadership and training to our dedicated staff, ensuring the highest standards of customer service and operational excellence. Your expertise will drive sales, manage inventory, and create enticing merchandise displays that captivate our diverse audience.
Special Events Coordinator, Nancy Island
Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
This role involves leading the planning, execution, and evaluation of innovative event-based programming from concept to completion. It includes redesigning existing events to boost visibility and revenue, managing content, budgets, and partnerships, and coordinating staff and volunteers. The position also requires strategic research, collaboration with marketing and corporate teams, and engagement with community, government, and sector stakeholders to expand reach. Additionally, it involves evaluating program performance, advising on contracts, and ensuring events align with business goals and deliver outstanding customer experiences.
Cleaner (Seasonal), Discovery Harbour
Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
As a Cleaner at Huronia Historical Parks, you’ll play an involved role in keeping Discovery Harbour clean, safe, and welcoming. Your core responsibilities will include:
• cleaning public and staff areas like washrooms, offices, and visitor spaces using mops, vacuums, and disinfectants.
• caring for historic buildings and furnishings by using proper techniques to clean woodwork, artifacts, and display areas.
• following health and safety protocols to ensure a clean environment during daily operations and special events.
• helping with seasonal operations by guiding student workers and assisting with basic maintenance tasks.
• managing cleaning supplies by tracking inventory, making small purchases, and safely handling cleaning materials.
Manual Worker (Seasonal), Discovery Harbour
Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
In this role, you will assist the maintenance team with:
• general maintenance and/or repair of the buildings, grounds and equipment, including basic plumbing and electrical work, maintenance of mechanical equipment and tools, basic carpentry and masonry work, grounds keeping, snow removal, cleaning, etc.
• general maintenance and/or repair of period attraction assets such as reproduction furnishings and historic vessels
• set up for special events and programming including setting up tents, picnic tables, portable toilets, etc.
• operate vehicles and equipment including tractors, trucks, utility vehicles, loaders, leaf blowers, line trimmers, lawn mowers, chain saws, and snow blowers, etc.
Create the Work Environment
In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.
Summer jobs for students
Gain valuable leadership, public speaking, and teaching skills as a historical interpreter. Develop customer service and money-handling abilities as a ticket booth and retail attendant. Take pride in caring for an important part of history as a member of our maintenance crew. Build experience and friendships that will last a lifetime!
Applications for summer 2025 student jobs have now closed. If you’re interested in working for Sainte-Marie and Discovery Harbour in summer 2026, visit this webpage in December 2025 to learn about the application process and deadlines.
Part-time opportunities
On-call Historical Intepreters
Are you passionate about history and skilled in public speaking? Discovery Harbour is seeking bilingual French on-call interpreters to bring history to life for our visitors.
Email your resume to employment.hhp@ontario.ca
