Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Looking for Maintenance Carpenter at Midland, ON Full Time

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Huronia Historical Parks seek a motivated, skilled tradesperson with strong carpentry knowledge and experience to provide carpentry and general maintenance services. You will have an opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and conservation at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, a reconstruction of the 1639-1649 Jesuit Mission and earliest permanent European settlement in Ontario.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• Repair, replace and/or construct new historical and modern wooden structures
• Work with and provide advice and technical direction to summer maintenance students, trade contractors and licensed partners
• Operate vehicles/equipment such as tractors, trucks, ATV’s, leaf blowers, line trimmers, lawn mowers, chain saws, and snow blowers.
• Perform additional duties such as: drywall repairs, maintenance of mechanical

equipment and tools, basic welding, masonry work, grounds keeping, basic plumbing, washroom repairs, roof repairs, waste removal, housekeeping and general maintenance

Please Note: This position requires holiday, weekend and/or evening work for special events and programming and attending and participating in meetings and training as required

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You have a Valid Class “G” Driver’s License

Technical Knowledge and Expertise:

• You have demonstrated knowledge of relevant by-laws and codes in order to ensure the safety of structures and determining work methods.
• You have experience using blueprints, sketches and plans in order to ensure the proper layout and measurements of structures.
• You have experience estimating labour and material requirements to build, modify and replace structures.
• You have working knowledge of relevant sections of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Carpentry and Repair Skills:

• You have experience using carpentry-related techniques, equipment and tools used to determine the proper methods of building, altering and replacing structures and maintaining and repairing carpentry installations.
• You have knowledge of woodworking techniques and conservation practices associated with reproduction and period furnishings.
• You have experience applying safe practices in the use and maintenance of tools.
• You can assess and recommend method of repairs needed for structures, and maintaining tools and equipment.
• You can build and modify carpentry, boat building and structural installations.
• You can perform minor mechanical repairs to tractors, lawn mowers and small machinery.

Communication Skills:

• You have proven oral communication skills to discuss in detail new installations, extensive repairs and work plans.
• You have written communication skills to prepare sketches and plans regarding replacement of structures and methods of construction.
• You have interpersonal skills to explain carpentry techniques to the public when working on the historic site.

Agricultural Experience:

• You have experience planting, cultivating and harvesting vegetables, herbs and flowers from modern and historic gardens.
• You can provide general care to animals on the historic site.

Computer Skills

• You can operate computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, email and the internet to complete daily tasks.

Additional Information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.

  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual’s employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

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