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. We value diversity in all its forms and recognize that everyone has valuable contributions to make and the potential for individual growth. 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. 
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. Training and development opportunities.
~ Refinisher certificate or diploma in refinishing OR an acceptable combination of education, training, and relevant experience in the furniture refinishing field. 

Experience in furniture refinishing, surface finish restoration and repair; 
Experience in colour matching, touch up techniques; 
Experience utilizing various types of furniture refinishing products 

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. 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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