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!
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.
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.
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 HOCCareers-CarrieresCDC@parl.gc.ca.
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.
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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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The House of Commons Administration provides Members of Parliament with services, infrastructure and advice to help them carry out their work on Parliament Hill and in their constituencies.
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L’Administration de la Chambre des communes fournit aux députés les services, l’infrastructure et les conseils dont ils ont besoin pour accomplir leur travail sur la Colline du Parlement et dans leur circonscription. Entre autres activités, l’Administration produit les publications quotidiennes de la Chambre des communes, fournit aux députés la connectivité technologique nécessaire et s’assure que la Cité parlementaire est sécuritaire et convenablement outillée pour permettre la tenue de différentes activités. Pour consulter toutes les possibilités d’emploi actuelles ou ajouter votre nom à la banque de CV, parcourez le Portail carrières de la Chambre des communes.
