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Apply By: Monday, January 5, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Maintenance Carpenter

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Job ID:

236900

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming

Division:

Agency Relations and Accountability Division/Huronia Historical Parks

City:

Midland

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary (up to 15 months with the possibility of extension)

Job code:

93024 - Mtce Carpenter

Salary:

$1,178.40 - $1,278.40 Per week
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Help Preserve Ontario's Heritage for Future Generations

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Are you a skilled tradesperson with a passion for carpentry and craftsmanship? If so, join our team and help maintain and conserve Sainte-Marie among the Hurons--the earliest permanent European settlement in Ontario. In this unique role, you'll combine technical expertise with creativity, working on historical and modern structures while supporting the preservation of an iconic heritage site.

About the job

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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 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

What you bring to the team

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Mandatory requirements

You have a valid Class "G" Driver's Licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario
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Carpentry and repair skills

You have:

experience using carpentry-related techniques, equipment and tools used to determine the proper methods of building experience altering and replacing structures and maintaining and repairing carpentry installations knowledge of woodworking techniques and conservation practices associated with reproduction and period furnishings 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 build and modify carpentry, boat building and structural installations perform minor mechanical repairs to tractors, lawn mowers and small machinery
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Technical knowledge and expertise

You have:

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

You have:


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

You have the ability to assist with planting, cultivating and harvesting vegetables, herbs and flowers from modern and historic gardens You can provide general care to animals on the historic site
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Computer skills

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

Don't meet every qualification?

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If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.



Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.



Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Monday, January 5, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 15 months, 16164 Hwy 12, Midland, Central Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4.7

Category:

Maintenance and Trades

Posted on:

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Note:

About security checks:

A criminal or other federal offence record

does not automatically disqualify you

from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.

If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.

Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
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How to apply:

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You must apply online.

Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

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 matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

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