Restoration Shop Technician - Cardston, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Cardston, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Information:

Job Requisition ID: 44725

Ministry:
Arts, Culture and Status of Women

Location:
Cardston, Alberta

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
August 15, 2023

Classification:
Information and Creative Technical Services 4

About Us:

Why join us?

Role:

The Heritage Division is seeking a skilled individual to provide professional technical services in the Remington Carriage Museum Restoration Shop.

The position is responsible for the preservation of heritage skills and trades associated with the carriage industry of the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries including wheelwright, blacksmith and coach builder, through an active program of research, learning, practicing and disseminating these intangible cultural assets.

The Technician will professionally care for Alberta's cultural property related to horse-drawn transportation, including horse-drawn agricultural and commercial artifacts.

Working with the Supervisor, Restorative Services, the Restoration Shop Technician provides expertise in the applied processes of repair and restoration and in the analysis of technical information as it pertains to horse-drawn vehicles and their components, the manufacturing processes used to make them and the carriage industry as a whole.

This position provides education opportunities and technical information to peers, special interest groups and the general public, through various forms of communication and interaction.

The Technician strives to provide the best possible visitor experience at the Restoration Shop for the betterment and wider appreciation of the Remington Carriage Museum, its' sister facilities in the Heritage Division and general tourism in Alberta.

Qualifications:

Requires a Journeyman's Certificate or above and a minimum of four years of experience in one or more of the trades related to carriage restoration including, but not limited to: cabinetmaker; joiner; carpenter; millwright; machinist; welder; automotive mechanic; auto body technician; auto/marine painter; shipwright.

Equivalencies may be considered.

A superior knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in additional skills such as woodworking, boat building, metal fabrication/restoration (steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, bronze and copper), welding (MIG, TIG, Oxy/Acetylene), antique automotive mechanical systems, mechanical assemblies, electrical systems (AC/DC), sheet metal fabrication, fiberglass fabrication and repair, automotive body repair, artistic airbrushing and pin striping, automotive, residential and commercial upholstery, blacksmithing (both artistic and productive) and automotive or industrial spray painting.

A superior knowledge of specialized restoration and preservation equipment and techniques.

Exceptional trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.

Must be able to clearly convey in oral and written forms the skills involved in carriage restoration.

Ability to organize and operate in an efficient manner.

Must be able to interact with the visiting public in a knowledgeable and congenial manner.

Requires sufficient analytical, research and report writing skills supported by a degree of computer literacy.

Must have a valid Alberta driver's license, class 5 or above, and provide a driver's abstract.

Working knowledge of securing and transporting large artifacts.

Must be able to lift objects weighing 20 to 30 kilograms.

Ability to safely operate site equipment (machinery, tools, order picker, dual-wheeled one and two ton trucks with stock and custom trailers).

Experience working with horses or driving carriages an asset.

Requires St.

John's or Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate, WHIMIS training, "Fall Arrest" training and a working knowledge of good Occupational Health and Safety practices.

APS Competencies:

Agility
Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Drive for Results

Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
Develop Self and Others
A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the longterm capability of yourself and others.

Build Collaborative Environments

Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes

Develop Networks

Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Systems Thinking

The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and interrelated environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside