Cabinetmaker Apprentice

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 value 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 Apprentice position. 

The Cabinetmaker Apprentice is responsible for assisting in the construction, repair, and restoration of furniture in the shop and on site, and learning the various techniques related to the delivery of services to clients of the Parliamentary Precinct. 

This position requires extensive physical efforts and therefore, the candidates must successfully pass a pre-placement medical / physical fitness assessment. 

Top Reasons to Join Trades Services team 

By joining this team, you'll work directly with heritage and antique pieces, equipped with a diverse range of tools and materials that ensure both challenge and fulfillment in your tasks. 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.  

• Training and development opportunities.
• Work-life balance /35-hour workweek
• 4 weeks’ vacation (minimum)

Education :

• Certificate in woodworking or related fields as cabinet and furniture construction obtained through a community or vocational college, OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Experiences :

• Good interpersonal skills, adept at establishing relationships with all involved parties;
• Basic experience in woodworking, cabinetmaking and carpentry;
• Experience in the use of various equipment and tools;
• Experience in the application of health and safety measures.

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 [email protected] .

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. 

We invite you to save a copy of the notice of job opportunity. Once the closing date has passed, these documents will no longer be available.

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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