Upper Canada Village is seeking a Historical Transportation and Livery Specialist. Full-time permanent position located near Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada.
Full job posting and application information can be found at
https://web.parks.on.ca:4338/careers/
Historical Transportation and Livery Specialist
COMPETITION No:2025-SLPC-1921
CLASSIFICATION:Agricultural Worker 4
COMPENSATION GROUP:OPSEU - Operational & Maintenance
SALARY RANGE:$1,068.41 - $1,199.42 per week
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT:Start Date: September 2025
Regular full-time
HOURS OF WORK:36.25 hours per week
DIVISION:Upper Canada Village
LOCATION:Upper Canada Village, 11 km east of Morrisburg
POSTING DATE:July 16, 2025
CLOSING DATE: August 13, 2025
LANGUAGE OF POSITION: English
AREA OF SEARCH:Open
WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO DO IN THIS ROLE?
You will:
•Act as a leader for various teams working at Cook’s Tavern (Taverne Cook) Livery and Ross Farm (Ferme des Ross), with the Tow Scow (Quai de chaland), the winter barn and support Alight at Night Programming
•Interpret and portray the role of an 1860’s Livery Worker
•Oversee and direct the animal husbandry program associated with Cook’s Tavern Livery
•Support Upper Canada Village programming and guest relations initiatives
•Act to ensure the safety of visitors and staff and to protect the resources of the site
•Embody the SLPC’s equity, diversity and inclusion principles while interacting with staff and guests.
HOW DO I QUALIFY?
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
You have:
•Working knowledge of practical farming operations and livestock care, including farriering
•Knowledge of historical interpretation techniques, methods, and goals
•Good understanding of the social, economic and political environment of the 1860’s, including the historical context of all activities of the unit
•The ability to observe evidence of illness in livestock and research treatment options
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
You have:
•Strong oral communication skills to provide information to the public and train staff working in the unit
•Written communication skills to maintain records for the unit and relay messages to staff, the public and vendors
JUDGMENT, ORGANIZATIONAL AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS:
You have:
•The ability to monitor and evaluate public programming goals, expectations and deliverables
LEADERSHIP, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH SKILLS:
You have:
•The ability to undertake research and to direct and instruct staff about the operations of mid-nineteenth century farms
•The ability to act as a team leader and motivate, organize, train, monitor and evaluate staff in the completion of their duties
OTHER SKILLS:
You have:
•The ability to perform farm work, both indoors and outdoors, such as driving a tractor, operating barn equipment and farm implements
•Excellent horse driving and horse training skills related to single, double and four horse hitches
WHY WORK FOR THE ST. LAWRENCE PARKS COMMISSION?
•Belong to one of the largest employers in Ontario, the Ontario Public Service, and open the door to a diverse range of career opportunities throughout the province
•Supportive team environment
•Staff discounts
•Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
•Excellent pension and benefit plans
HOW TO APPLY:
1.Please apply online, https://www.parks.on.ca/about/careers/.
2.Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages.
3.Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed above. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job.
4.OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
5.Every external candidate must identify their prior employment in the Ontario Public Service including positions, dates of employment and any re-employment restrictions.
REMEMBER: THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 11:59 PM ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025.
WE THANK ALL CANDIDATES FOR APPLYING, BUT ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR FURTHER SCREENING OR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is committed to employment equity. We welcome 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. The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We will make appropriate accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. To obtain a copy of this posting in an alternative format or to request any accommodation please contact us directly through Human Resources at 1-800-437-2233, ext. 1401. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be addressed confidentiall
