SUPERVISOR, PROGRAM

Job ID:
232815
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming
Division:
Agency Relations and Accountability Division / Huronia Historical Parks
City:
Wasaga Beach
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary contract/assignment – up to 24 months
Job code:
M0604A - Administrative Services03
Salary:
$66,904.00 - $92,589.00 Per year
Huronia Historical Parks, Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Gaming is seeking highly motivated individuals with strong leadership, front-line operational delivery, and strategic planning capacity to express their interest for the roles of Program Supervisor for Wasaga Beach Operations.
A Program Supervisor at Huronia Historical Parks plays a crucial role in overseeing staff, including on-call, students and contract workers, who are responsible for the design and execution of all visitor facing programs and events, including educational and specialized programs, contractor delivered programs and managing multiple special events annually. The supervisor manages up to 40 staff members, depending on seasonal needs. The mission of Huronia Historical Parks is to act as stewards of heritage, managing significant assets, and delivering on Ministry business objectives. The HHP consists of visitor focused organizations with education-based programming, special events, restaurants, and managing rental spaces among many other heritage assets. Essential skills for this role include strong business acumen, leadership, community partnership development, HR and performance management, and recruitment.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, monitor performance, and foster a culture of excellence in customer service and operational delivery.
• Skilled in setting priorities, managing tight deadlines, and maintaining accuracy under pressure.
• Proven experience in managing financial budgets and human resources, including handling labour relations and compliance with legislative and policy frameworks.
• Strong judgment and political acuity to provide authoritative advice and guidance to senior management.
• Ability to oversee scheduling, sourcing, and operational sequencing to ensure smooth program execution.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SKILLS:

• Lead the design and implementation of educational and specialized programs that reflect the historical significance of Huronia Historical Parks.
• Utilize historical research and data to create accurate, engaging, and educational public programs and events.
• Ensure programs meet educational standards and deliver meaningful learning experiences for diverse audiences.
• Apply procurement and inventory management expertise to support program logistics and resource availability.
• Maintain awareness of site maintenance needs and respond proactively to ensure operational readiness.

COMMUNICATION AND STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP SKILLS:

• Strong communication skills to advise senior managers and staff, and present strategic recommendations.
• Build and maintain key partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including volunteers, service providers, and other government agencies.
• Foster collaborative relationships across internal teams and external partners to support program success.
• Demonstrated ability to manage emergency response situations and communicate effectively under pressure.
• Represent the organization in community and inter-ministerial forums to advocate for program goals and heritage stewardship.

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 TO APPLY:

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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.

Please refer the Job description for details