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 Historical Wood Restoration Technician ensures workstations are clean and safe and supports all wood shop activities.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES & DUTIES

1. Repair and fabricate heritage wood windows and doors.

2. Assist in all wood shop duties.

3. Follow heritage restoration guidelines and procedures.

4. Other responsibilities and duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Completion of the Heritage Carpentry and Joinery Diploma or related program is an asset.

Other Experience or Training:

• Experience in historic wood restoration is an asset.
  
• Minimum (3) years experience within the heritage restoration or construction industries
  
• Experience using woodshop machinery and tools.
  
• Experience in using basic hand tools.
  
• Experience reading and analyzing technical /construction drawings.
  
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation Health & Safety is a strong asset

Technical Skills:

• Must be able to read technical drawings.
  

Other Qualifications:

Strong communication skills, written and verbal, in English.

• Ability to communicates in French is an asset.
• Must be reliable, punctual, highly organized.
• Ability to follow heritage restoration guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment.
  
• Able to assist in all wood shop duties.
  
• Works in an organized, methodical, and effective manner.
  
• Able to follow instruction and work well independently and as part of a team.
  

Ability to think on feet / problem solve.

Proactive and works well under pressure with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Understands and respects Health and Safety at the workplace.
  
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record.
  
• Able to lift 50 lbs./22.7 kg without difficulty.
  
• Able and willing to work flexible work hours, 8-hour shifts, primarily days.
  
• Able to work outside of Ottawa.
  
• Available for overtime, when required.
  
• Occasional travel within Canada may be required.
• Must be able to obtain a PWGSC security clearance, which includes passing a criminal records check.
• Must be clean-shaven to be able to wear a fitted respirator up to eight hours per day.

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.