Cabinet Maker/Wood Worker/Finishing Technician

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Join the Ontario Science Centre as we implement a new strategic plan and prepare to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2019. As one of Canada's most visited cultural attractions and a world-renowned learning institution, we inspire passion for the human adventure of discovery. We hosts up to a million visitors each year, and offers hands-on experiences and insights into science and technology that help visitors of all ages understand and contribute to the world around us.

The Ontario Science Centre has a large fabrication unit where exhibit fabricators assist in design and development of exhibits that we then fabricate and sell to museums around the world.

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About the job

As an Exhibit fabricator:
• You will support a team in planning and building science exhibits
• You will set up /take down Ontario Science Centre and third party designed exhibits
• You may be asked to work on our international shows, which could involve travel abroad.
• You will work cooperatively alongside other departments and various other trades
• You will do interesting and creative work that will help to inspire our next generation of learners

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What you bring to the team

Technical Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive knowledge of woodworking principles, generally accepted trade practices, techniques and methods.
• Demonstrated woodwork experience in areas such as, the fabrication of exhibits, trade shows and other related construction.
• Ability to read blueprints and design sketches, develop woodworker calculations, as well as produce costings and estimates for builds.
• Experience working with a wide range of portable and hand woodworking tools, machinery joints, fasteners, finishing and trim.
• General knowledge of associated trades (e.g. metal, electrical, electronics, graphic production), in order to identify construction issues and provide resolutions.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with team members, designers, the metal and electronics/electric shops, as well as other staff involved in exhibit development and specific projects.
• Strong oral communication skills to effectively explain technical issues relating to construction problems, production techniques and material properties, providing sound recommendations to designers and manager.
• Interpersonal skills to occasionally liaise with suppliers and tactfully respond to clients and other staff.

Health and Safety

• Knowledge and experience of the safe operation, preventative maintenance and usage of woodworking machines, air powered/hand tools (e.g. hydraulic press, band saws, etc.), and finishes.
• Knowledge of tool and shop maintenance, best practices for safe wood working procedures and safe working environment.

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Additional information:

Note:

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• T-SC-130568/18(3)

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.