Refinisher (Furniture)

2 weeks ago

Ottawa ON, Canada House of Commons of Canada Chambre des communes du Canada Full time

The House of Commons Administration delivers outstanding services to Members of Parliament and their employees in support of parliamentary democracy. Our success is made possible by our talented and dedicated workforce. We value diversity in all its forms and recognize that everyone has valuable contributions to make and the potential for individual growth. If you dream of joining an organization that is small enough for you to be noticed, but big enough to provide you with a meaningful career, then we want to hear from you
Job Description

The House of Commons’ Parliamentary Precinct Operations is currently looking to staff the Refinisher (Furniture) position.

You will be responsible for refinishing furniture and applying stains, sealers, fillers, lacquers and other refinishing and restoration products on new and used furniture of the House of Commons, including heritage pieces. Duties include evaluating the condition and conservation value of furnishings of specific rooms of the House of Commons and inventoried furniture as well as providing on-site touch ups to meet the maintenance requirements of the House of Commons.

Top Reasons to Join Trades Services Team

By joining this team, you'll work directly with heritage and antique workpieces, equipped with a diverse range of tools and materials that will allow you to challenge yourself and thrive in your tasks. You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive team where creativity and camaraderie are celebrated. This role goes beyond traditional refurbishment - it's an opportunity to work on historically significant elements. In our family-like atmosphere, you'll have the opportunity to fully express your creativity while mastering a specialized trade, making each project a blend of innovation and tradition. Employment at Parliament not only opens doors to professional growth and skill enhancement, it also fosters a deep sense of pride and accomplishment as a valued member of our workforce.

  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Work-life balance /35-hour workweek
  • 4 weeks’ vacation (minimum)
Qualifications

Education :

  • Refinisher certificate or diploma in refinishing OR an acceptable combination of education, training, and relevant experience in the furniture refinishing field.

Experience :

  • Experience in furniture refinishing, surface finish restoration and repair;

  • Experience in colour matching, touch up techniques;

  • Experience utilizing various types of furniture refinishing products
Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Recruitment and Selection Services at hoccareers-carrierescdc@parl.gc.ca.

Each bilingual position is assigned a linguistic profile that identifies the level of second language proficiency for reading comprehension, written expression and oral interaction required. The profile for this position is --A. Consideration may be given to candidates with other linguistic profiles.

We invite you to save a copy of the notice of job opportunity. Once the closing date has passed, these documents will no longer be available.

Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies for this role or for other similar and/or related roles on an indeterminate and/or fixed term basis.

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To learn about our hiring process, visit Eligibility and Selection.

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