Furniture Upholsterer

**Language requirements: Bilingual**

**About the role**:
The House of Commons' Trades Services is currently looking to staff the following positions: Furniture Upholsterer (OSG-G) and Furniture Upholsterer Apprentice (OSG-I).

**About the role for the position of Furniture Upholsterer**:
The Furniture Upholsterer is responsible for the provision of upholstery services aimed at conserving heritage pieces and antiques while also providing services to the House’s clientele: Administration, Library of Parliament and MP’s for custom furniture upholstery, including soft seating repairs, rebuilding, restyling and designing, restoring heritage and high grade premium furniture and furnishings, and asset preservation. You will also assist as required (i.e. special events in the Chamber) in providing acoustical padding for doors.

**About the role for the position of Furniture Upholsterer Apprentice**:
The Furniture Upholsterer Apprentice is assisting in the provision of upholstery services and in the upholstery of heritage pieces and antiques. You are expected to learn the various specialized techniques, materials and tools used in the delivery of upholstery services to clients of the Parliamentary Precinct.

The House of Commons' Trades Services is currently looking to staff the following positions: Furniture Upholsterer (OSG-G) and Furniture Upholsterer Apprentice (OSG-I).

**Qualifications**

**For the Apprentice position**:
**Education**:

- Certificate of Qualification as an Upholsterer obtained through a community or vocational college, OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

**Experience**:

- Basic experience in furniture upholstering;
- Experience in the use of various materials, equipment and tools.

**For the Furniture Upholsterer position**:
**Education**:

- Post-secondary education certification in upholstery combined with practical experience OR acceptable combination of relevant education, training and experience.

**Experience**:

- Vast experience using power and pneumatic tools and of all specialized and ancestral tools such as: webbing and spring stretchers, mallet, ripping chisel, knives, foam cutters, spring cutters, clinch-it tool, large variety of specialized needles etc;

**Top Reasons to Join the Trades Services team**

By joining this team, you will have the unique chance to contribute to the preservation and maintenance of the furniture by working with heritage and antiques pieces of the prestigious parliamentary buildings. You will have access to a variety of tools and materials that will make the job challenging and fulfilling. As an apprentice, you will have access to specialized training, workshops, or mentorship that can enhance your expertise in upholstery and related fields. Working at Parliament as a furniture upholsterer can provide opportunities for professional growth and skill development. Being a part of its workforce can offer a sense of pride and accomplishment.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Work-life balance /35-hour workweek
- 4 weeks’ vacation (minimum)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: $43,140.00-$67,636.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)