Purchasing Officer (Temporary)
Fonction publique de l'Ontario, Midland, TX, United States
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
$1,130.16 - $1,356.08 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Join our team at the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming seeks an experienced professional to lead procurement activities to support day‑to‑day operations at three historic tourist attractions. In this role, you'll help ensure the timely purchase of goods, services, and equipment that keep Huronia Historical Park (HHP) sites operating and open to the public. HHP consists of three historic attractions (Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, Discovery Harbour, and Nancy Island).
Apply today and make history come alive!
About the job
Huronia Historical Parks (HHP) operates three of Ontario's leading cultural tourism destinations, Sainte Marie among the Hurons, Discovery Harbour, and Nancy Island, spanning three communities across Southern Georgian Bay and offering a diverse portfolio of experiences beyond traditional heritage interpretation.
Across its sites, HHP manages heritage assets, expansive parkland and outdoor recreation spaces, retail operations, rentals, overnight accommodations, and a growing network of private sector partners delivering theatre, food services, and specialized programming. This integrated mix of attractions, amenities, and commercial partnerships positions HHP as a dynamic multi‑site operator that drives tourism, supports regional economic development, and delivers high quality, market‑responsive visitor experiences.
In this role, you will:
Prepare and process procurement documents in line with government policies and procedures.
Research suppliers, request quotes or proposals, and evaluate bids for goods and services.
Review and process purchase requisitions, purchasing card transactions, and related records.
Coordinate fleet vehicles and maintain asset and inventory records.
Provide administrative and financial support, including correspondence and backup for accounts payable.
Information session: On Thursday April 23rd at 12pm the hiring manager will host an information session. Attendance is optional and will have no impact on hiring decisions.
What you bring to the team
Procurement Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of procurement policies and processes, including tenders, requests for proposals, and requests for quotations.
Experience in purchasing a wide range of goods and services.
Ability to develop evaluation criteria, assess bids, and manage and reconcile purchasing card transactions.
Experience preparing complex procurement documents, contracts, and legal agreements.
Knowledge of asset management practices, including maintaining asset inventories.
Analytical and Organizational Skills
Review and analyze quotes, proposals, and tenders, identify issues, and make recommendations.
Manage multiple procurement activities and meet tight deadlines.
Communication and Customer Service Skills
Prepare clear and accurate procurement documents.
Respond to vendor inquiries and work effectively with staff and stakeholders.
Participate in and support meetings.
Computer and Mathematical Skills
Use computer systems to track purchase orders and prepare procurement documents and spreadsheets.
Evaluate pricing to ensure the best value for money and reconcile financial records.
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 might just 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
What we offer
The individual is expected to be on‑site five days a week. HHP sites are open seven days a week during peak season and sporadically throughout the off‑season. The role also requires weekend, evening, and night work based on operational needs.
The Nancy Island Historic Site located in Wasaga Beach is a nationally significant location commemorating the War of 1812 and the heroic battle of HMS Nancy. This site offers immersive historical experiences, including costumed interpreters, hands‑on demonstrations, and a replica 19th‑century lighthouse with stunning views of Wasaga Beach.
Sainte-Marie among the Hurons in Midland (1639‑1649) is a reconstruction of the 17th‑century headquarters of the French Jesuit mission to the Huron people. It was the first European community in Ontario and home to six of the eight North American Jesuit martyrs.
Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene represents the period from 1817 to 1856 when the Royal Navy and the British Army maintained a naval dockyard and military garrison at this strategic defense station on Georgian Bay. Discovery Harbour is the home of replica vessels and the King's Wharf Theatre offers professional summer theatre.
Additional information
1 English Temporary, duration up to 15 months, 16164 Hwy 12, Midland, Central Region, Criminal Record Check
About security checks: A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out‑of‑country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in. Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures, including short‑term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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.
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. The 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.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
$1,130.16 - $1,356.08 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Join our team at the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming seeks an experienced professional to lead procurement activities to support day‑to‑day operations at three historic tourist attractions. In this role, you'll help ensure the timely purchase of goods, services, and equipment that keep Huronia Historical Park (HHP) sites operating and open to the public. HHP consists of three historic attractions (Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, Discovery Harbour, and Nancy Island).
Apply today and make history come alive!
About the job
Huronia Historical Parks (HHP) operates three of Ontario's leading cultural tourism destinations, Sainte Marie among the Hurons, Discovery Harbour, and Nancy Island, spanning three communities across Southern Georgian Bay and offering a diverse portfolio of experiences beyond traditional heritage interpretation.
Across its sites, HHP manages heritage assets, expansive parkland and outdoor recreation spaces, retail operations, rentals, overnight accommodations, and a growing network of private sector partners delivering theatre, food services, and specialized programming. This integrated mix of attractions, amenities, and commercial partnerships positions HHP as a dynamic multi‑site operator that drives tourism, supports regional economic development, and delivers high quality, market‑responsive visitor experiences.
In this role, you will:
Prepare and process procurement documents in line with government policies and procedures.
Research suppliers, request quotes or proposals, and evaluate bids for goods and services.
Review and process purchase requisitions, purchasing card transactions, and related records.
Coordinate fleet vehicles and maintain asset and inventory records.
Provide administrative and financial support, including correspondence and backup for accounts payable.
Information session: On Thursday April 23rd at 12pm the hiring manager will host an information session. Attendance is optional and will have no impact on hiring decisions.
What you bring to the team
Procurement Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of procurement policies and processes, including tenders, requests for proposals, and requests for quotations.
Experience in purchasing a wide range of goods and services.
Ability to develop evaluation criteria, assess bids, and manage and reconcile purchasing card transactions.
Experience preparing complex procurement documents, contracts, and legal agreements.
Knowledge of asset management practices, including maintaining asset inventories.
Analytical and Organizational Skills
Review and analyze quotes, proposals, and tenders, identify issues, and make recommendations.
Manage multiple procurement activities and meet tight deadlines.
Communication and Customer Service Skills
Prepare clear and accurate procurement documents.
Respond to vendor inquiries and work effectively with staff and stakeholders.
Participate in and support meetings.
Computer and Mathematical Skills
Use computer systems to track purchase orders and prepare procurement documents and spreadsheets.
Evaluate pricing to ensure the best value for money and reconcile financial records.
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 might just 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
What we offer
The individual is expected to be on‑site five days a week. HHP sites are open seven days a week during peak season and sporadically throughout the off‑season. The role also requires weekend, evening, and night work based on operational needs.
The Nancy Island Historic Site located in Wasaga Beach is a nationally significant location commemorating the War of 1812 and the heroic battle of HMS Nancy. This site offers immersive historical experiences, including costumed interpreters, hands‑on demonstrations, and a replica 19th‑century lighthouse with stunning views of Wasaga Beach.
Sainte-Marie among the Hurons in Midland (1639‑1649) is a reconstruction of the 17th‑century headquarters of the French Jesuit mission to the Huron people. It was the first European community in Ontario and home to six of the eight North American Jesuit martyrs.
Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene represents the period from 1817 to 1856 when the Royal Navy and the British Army maintained a naval dockyard and military garrison at this strategic defense station on Georgian Bay. Discovery Harbour is the home of replica vessels and the King's Wharf Theatre offers professional summer theatre.
Additional information
1 English Temporary, duration up to 15 months, 16164 Hwy 12, Midland, Central Region, Criminal Record Check
About security checks: A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out‑of‑country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in. Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures, including short‑term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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.
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. The 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.
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