About Heritage Grade

Heritage Grade, a division of Asbex Ltd., is one of Canadas leading heritage restoration companies. Since 1994, Heritage Grade has been a leader in the restoration and conservation of heritage buildings and monuments throughout Canada. From Parliament Hill in Ottawa to Confederation Hall in PEI, Heritage Grade has restored many of the most iconic and historically significant buildings and monuments in North America.

Why Heritage Grade?

You will have the opportunity to be part of a team working on some of the most challenging and high-profile restoration projects in Canada. You will be in a highly collaborative work environment that will challenge you to come up with innovative solutions on projects that are important to all Canadians. Your work will be important and memorable. You will have the satisfaction of knowing that millions of people will see your work and be awed by its beauty.

Our Company and Projects:

• Are collegial and collaborative
• Are never boring: every project, every day is something different

In addition, we provide great learning and career advancement opportunities.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Painter prepares and paints walls and other surfaces found in heritage buildings, statues, etc. at the customer sites or in our Ottawa workshop using their excellent knowledge of painting material and solid knowledge of commercial and/or construction painting techniques.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES & DUTIES

1. Read blueprints/instructions and examine surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary
2. Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint, etc.
3. Paint exterior wood windows and frames for commercial projects
4. Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material (e.g., plaster)
5. Mix paint and other materials to prepare the right color or texture
6. Paint surfaces according to instructions with various tools
7. Apply varnish and other finishes

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High school diploma and successful completion of an apprenticeship.

Other Experience or Training:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Painter.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of painting material and how to select, mix and apply them
• Solid knowledge of commercial and/or construction painting techniques

Other Qualifications:

• Experience in painting exterior wood windows and frames for commercial projects
• Aptitude in using appropriate tools (brushes, caulking guns, etc.)
• Conscientious with great attention to detail
• Able to follow instructions and work well independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of job site safety rules and regulations (Occupational Health and Safety)
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Must be reliable, punctual, highly organized
• Must be willing to travel
• Available for overtime, when required
• Must be clean-shaven to be able to wear a fitted respirator up to eight hours per day.

• Adaptable to last-minute schedule changes.
• Willingness to complete tasks under tight deadlines
• Able to obtain Public Works Secret Level security clearance, including fingerprinting and a criminal record check (mandatory).

If you have the passion, skills and experience that Heritage Grade is seeking, we are exited to hear from you. Please apply online. Heritage Grade, a subsidiary of Asbex Ltd., is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates.

Asbex is committed to providing accommodations forapplicantswith disabilitiesduring all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Thank you to all applicants in advance. We will be in contact only with those selected for an interview.

Heritage Grade and Asbex Environmental Contractors, Divisions of Asbex Ltd. focus their efforts on the growth and development of Indigenous People in the construction industry and encourage Indigenous People to self-identify when applying to any job opportunities so we may support them.