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Location

Thunder Bay, ON | Canada

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Job description

Fort William Historical Park (FWHP) seeks an experienced Farmer to provide hands-on farming and gardening.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual who has a passion for history and loves to spend time outdoors. You will have an opportunity to be part of a living history program portraying early 19th century farm activities.

PLEASE NOTE: This position may require you to work during non-business hours, and on holidays and weekends.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the  OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the  OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's  Human Rights Code . Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As a Farmer, you will:

• care for large and small farm animals (e.g., cattle, pigs, sheep and chickens), and inspect animals for injury and illness
• perform gardening functions (e.g., prepare soil, plant seeds, apply fertilizer, select vegetables)
• support the living history program delivery and participate in historical dramatizations
• provide technical direction and training to students
• operate farm equipment, machinery and power tools
• prepare weekly reports and monitor inventory records

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You must have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario.

Farming skills:

• You have farming skills in general animal husbandry (feeding, grooming, health maintenance) for cattle, pigs, sheep and chickens.
• You can perform heritage dairy operations (hand milking, cream separation and butter making).
• You can operate farm equipment, machinery, and manual and power tools.

Gardening skills:

• You have practical gardening skills to plant, grow and harvest a mixed vegetable garden.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You can interact with visitors and participate in interpretive demonstrations and educational workshops.
• You can provide technical direction and training to students.

Problem-solving and evaluative skills:

• You can provide input into the development of new and innovative farming programs.
• You can review quality of work performed by students.
• You can prepare reports and monitor inventory.

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Job tags

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Salary

$22.92 - $24.75 per hour