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Cabinetmaker

House of Commons (Canada) / Chambre des communes (Canada)34 open roles

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Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Your applicationOpen nowCabinetmakerHouse of Commons (Canada) / Chambre des communes (Canada) · Ottawa, ON, Canada

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This job: posted 31 days ago

House of Commons (Canada) / Chambre des communes (Canada) median: 15 days open

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Company Description

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 leverage 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 Cabinetmaker position.

As a Cabinetmaker, you will use your expertise in woodworking to construct, repair, and restore furniture both in the shop and on site, delivering specialized services throughout the Parliamentary Precinct. You will play an important role in conserving and restoring heritage pieces, building custom furniture, and repairing furniture, woodwork, and architectural millwork. A key aspect of this position is your ability to perform wood carving and decorative restoration work, including the reproduction, repair, and restoration of carved details on heritage furniture and architectural features while preserving their historical integrity. You will also provide specialized woodworking services to Members of Parliament, House Administration, and the Library of Parliament, and contribute to special projects and events as required. To succeed in this role, you bring demonstrated experience in wood carving, along with the craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commitment needed to preserve historically significant assets in accordance with heritage conservation standards.

This position requires extensive physical efforts and therefore, the candidates must successfully pass a pre-placement medical / physical fitness assessment.

Top Reasons to Join the Trade 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 woodworking - 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. Employment at Parliament opens doors for professional advancement and skill enhancement, fostering 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 :

  • Post-secondary education in woodworking and a recognized cabinetmaking certification obtained through an apprenticeship program, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
  • Specialized knowledge, training, and technical expertise in wood carving.

Experiences :

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders;
  • Experience in woodworking and cabinetmaking, including the application of both contemporary and heritage restoration techniques;
  • Experience performing wood carving and restoration work;
  • Experience in the use of various equipment and tools;
  • Experience applying occupational health and safety standards, practices, and procedures in a workshop environment.

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 [email protected].

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.

Learn more about us! Visit Ourcommons.ca.

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

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