Seasonal Programs Assistant
About the role
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Apply By: Friday, February 20, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Seasonal Programs Assistant
Job ID:
240989
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ontario Heritage Trust
Division:
Heritage Programs and Operations Branch, Public Education and Community Development Unit
City:
Dresden
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary seasonal annually recurring contract, up to 42 weeks each year
Job code:
02924 - Museum Assistant 2
Salary:
$1,132.66 - $1,318.97 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Bring History to Life – Join Us as a Seasonal Program Assistant!
Be part of preserving and sharing Ontario's rich heritage as a Seasonal Programs Assistant. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys connecting with people, telling stories, and working collaboratively in a dynamic environment. Bring your strong communication, research, and organizational skills to support engaging programs and help create memorable experiences for visitors of all ages. If you're passionate about history and eager to grow in a team-oriented setting, this opportunity offers meaningful work with lasting impact.
About the job
In this role, you will:
-
Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of educational, interpretive, and virtual programs
-
Lead guided tours for public groups, schools, and VIPs, both on-site and virtually
-
Assist with organizing and staffing special events and community outreach activities
-
Conduct research to support new program ideas, exhibits, and digital content
-
Help train, schedule, and support volunteers and student staff
-
Complete administrative tasks like document prep, budget tracking, and cash reconciliation
-
Greet visitors and assist with general site operations, including basic maintenance and occasional travel
Work Locations:
We have two exciting opportunities available:
-
Join us at Fulford Place (March through December), a beautiful historic site in downtown Brockville (287 King Street East, Brockville, ON K6V 1E1).
-
Or be part of the team at the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History (January through October), a significant cultural landmark in Dresden, Chatham-Kent (29251 Freedom Road, Dresden, ON N0P 1M0).
Choose the location that inspires you and help bring Ontario's heritage to life!
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
Class G Drivers License
Program and tour delivery
you have:
-
ability to support educational programs, tours, or public events
you are:
- confident in speaking to groups and engaging diverse audiences, both in person and virtually
- willing to assist with special events and community outreach initiatives
Communication and research skills
you have:
- strong verbal and written communication skills
- ability to research topics and create clear, engaging program content
- interest in history, culture, education, or museum work
Organizational and administrative skills
you have:
-
strong organization and time management to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
you are:
- comfortable using basic office software (e.g., word, excel) for planning and documentation
- able to manage routine administrative duties like record keeping and cash handling
Teamwork and collaboration
you are:
- able to work well as part of a team with staff, volunteers, and students
- capable of providing guidance or informal training to others
- professional and welcoming when interacting with the public and partners
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
Additional information:
Apply by:
Friday, February 20, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, Z2/R2, Dresden, West Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Schedule 3-A
Category:
Customer and Client Services
Posted on:
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Note:
- The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities within the next eighteen months following the closing date of the job ad posting.
- E-HT-230334/25(2)
How to apply:
-
You must apply online.
-
Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
-
Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
-
Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
-
OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
-
If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
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.
Strengthening Ontario, together
Seasonal Programs Assistant
About the role
- Back to search results
Apply By: Friday, February 20, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Seasonal Programs Assistant
Job ID:
240989
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ontario Heritage Trust
Division:
Heritage Programs and Operations Branch, Public Education and Community Development Unit
City:
Dresden
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary seasonal annually recurring contract, up to 42 weeks each year
Job code:
02924 - Museum Assistant 2
Salary:
$1,132.66 - $1,318.97 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Bring History to Life – Join Us as a Seasonal Program Assistant!
Be part of preserving and sharing Ontario's rich heritage as a Seasonal Programs Assistant. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys connecting with people, telling stories, and working collaboratively in a dynamic environment. Bring your strong communication, research, and organizational skills to support engaging programs and help create memorable experiences for visitors of all ages. If you're passionate about history and eager to grow in a team-oriented setting, this opportunity offers meaningful work with lasting impact.
About the job
In this role, you will:
-
Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of educational, interpretive, and virtual programs
-
Lead guided tours for public groups, schools, and VIPs, both on-site and virtually
-
Assist with organizing and staffing special events and community outreach activities
-
Conduct research to support new program ideas, exhibits, and digital content
-
Help train, schedule, and support volunteers and student staff
-
Complete administrative tasks like document prep, budget tracking, and cash reconciliation
-
Greet visitors and assist with general site operations, including basic maintenance and occasional travel
Work Locations:
We have two exciting opportunities available:
-
Join us at Fulford Place (March through December), a beautiful historic site in downtown Brockville (287 King Street East, Brockville, ON K6V 1E1).
-
Or be part of the team at the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History (January through October), a significant cultural landmark in Dresden, Chatham-Kent (29251 Freedom Road, Dresden, ON N0P 1M0).
Choose the location that inspires you and help bring Ontario's heritage to life!
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
Class G Drivers License
Program and tour delivery
you have:
-
ability to support educational programs, tours, or public events
you are:
- confident in speaking to groups and engaging diverse audiences, both in person and virtually
- willing to assist with special events and community outreach initiatives
Communication and research skills
you have:
- strong verbal and written communication skills
- ability to research topics and create clear, engaging program content
- interest in history, culture, education, or museum work
Organizational and administrative skills
you have:
-
strong organization and time management to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
you are:
- comfortable using basic office software (e.g., word, excel) for planning and documentation
- able to manage routine administrative duties like record keeping and cash handling
Teamwork and collaboration
you are:
- able to work well as part of a team with staff, volunteers, and students
- capable of providing guidance or informal training to others
- professional and welcoming when interacting with the public and partners
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
Additional information:
Apply by:
Friday, February 20, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, Z2/R2, Dresden, West Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Schedule 3-A
Category:
Customer and Client Services
Posted on:
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Note:
- The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities within the next eighteen months following the closing date of the job ad posting.
- E-HT-230334/25(2)
How to apply:
-
You must apply online.
-
Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
-
Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
-
Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
-
OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
-
If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
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.
Strengthening Ontario, together