Restoration Craftsman

Role Responsibilities

The Conservation and Maintenance Worker reports to the Restoration Foreman and performs restoration, maintenance, and new construction on heritage properties in the ministry's portfolio. This position performs a variety of contemporary and traditional trades and crafts in the development and maintenance of these properties to ensure their preservation and performs three vital roles: 

• Assists in Project Planning: 
  • On assigned projects, consults with the Restoration Foreman to determine the broad requirements for the assigned project then assists to organize the various tools, equipment and manpower necessary to perform the assigned task.
     
• Performs Historic Restoration:
  • Performs modern and traditional carpentry and crafts in the restoration and maintenance of historic structures and their landscapes.
  • Uses various traditional tools such as broad axes, scoring axes, slicks, chisels and hand planes to accurately duplicate replacement logs to replace deteriorated original ones.
  • Uses contemporary trade skills such as carpentry, painting, window and lock repair in the restoration and maintenance of historic buildings.
  • Mixes and applies historic plaster finishes to match the original and maintains such finishes as required.
  • Applies and maintains thatch on historic building roofs.
• Performs Cyclical Preventative Maintenance: 
  • Is involved in cyclical and preventative maintenance tasks at various remote sites throughout the province.
  • Performs ground maintenance and snow removal at various remote sites throughout the province.
  • Travels to these sites and performs these duties as required.
  • Informs Restoration Foreman of any deficiencies that may need to be addressed in the future.

Please click on this link https://mydocs.wfd.alberta.ca/media/j4lob3tp/jd-66829-restoration-craftsman.pdf  to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

• Creative Problem Solving: 
  • Is open to new ideas and breaks problems down to identify solutions:
  • Breaks down problems into small parts
  • Constructively questions and challenges the norm
  • Open to other’s perspectives and aware of own
  • Contributes ideas for improving processes, and adapts existing practice to address problems
     
• Build Collaborative Environments
  • Works in an open honest manner with colleagues:
  • Creates sharing opportunities
  • Actively shares, accepts and listens to others
  • Recognizes conflict, respects and discusses opinions openly
  • Supports group even to learn from mistakes
  • Recognizes differing interpretations
     
• Drive for Results
  • Actively sets goals and remains open to advice on reaching them:
  • Sets goals and prioritizes work
  • Identifies and corrects areas for improvement
  • Suggests actions; asks for advice when lacking information or multiples priorities
  • Operates within APS value system

Qualifications

Some high school education, related training and 2 years related experience. Equivalencies will be considered.

• Journeyman carpenter trade certification is preferred.
• Ability to travel to different sites within Alberta is required.
• Valid driver license is required.
• Exposure to traditional crafts and historic building maintenance practices is an asset
• Physically able to perform the manual duties found in the position assignment.
• An understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
• The skills necessary to be competent in carpentry, log working, thatching, plastering and painting.
• The experience necessary to make recommendations regarding time and cost saving measures.
• Familiar with the Alberta building code
• Familiarity with a wide range of modern tools and historic tools and equipment including broad axes, adzes, all traditional and power tools used in -carpentry.
• Familiarity with the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

• This is one permanent position 
• Hours of work: 40 hours/week. 

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - About the Alberta Public Service | Alberta.ca

• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca

• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits

• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive

• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement

• Leadership and mentorship programs