Painter's Helper

Banff, AB, Canada

Job Description

Painter's Helper
aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus - artists, leaders, and thinkers - to unleash their creative potential.
We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as "Minihrpa" (translated in Stoney Nakoda as "the waterfalls") and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Iyarhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) - comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations - as well as the Tsuut'ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.
The Opportunity
The Physical Facilities team at Banff Centre is key to keeping our campus and facilities looking their best and operating smoothly. We're looking for a Painter's Helper to assist painters with the preparation, patching, and painting/staining of all exterior/interior surfaces including wood, plaster, drywall, concrete, brick, etc.
Roles and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Facilities Maintenance, below are some key accountabilities:

  • Prepare and clean up each assigned area upon completion of the job.
  • Assist with applying coatings by brush, roller and spray to surfaces of wood, metal, brick, concrete, plaster, stucco and stone for decorative and protective purposes.
  • Protect all items in the area of each job assignment that don't require painting.
  • Perform surface preparation on new and existing surfaces.
  • Competently and proficiently use hand tools, power equipment and precision-built machinery safely as required.
  • Perform assigned tasks in accordance with safety, quality, environmental and production standards required by industry.
  • Assist in setting up scaffolding.
  • Assist the Painter(s) during the job and perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualification and Educational Requirements
  • At least three years of related experience working with a painter
  • Expertise in painting with a brush, a roller, and spraying equipment
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong team player and attention to detail
  • Capable of working in physically demanding work including confined spaces, high temperatures, and loud noises
  • Able to perform strenuous physical work
  • Required to be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Class 5 Alberta driver's license
  • Skill with a variety of hand and power tools
Special Requirements
  • Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends.
Employment Terms &
  • In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, salaried support staff position, subject to a 6 month probation period.
  • The annual salary for this position is between $36,289.50 and $38,103.00, depending on experience, based on working 37.5 hours per week.
  • The successful candidate will have access to a range of benefits through Alberta Blue Cross and will be eligible to participate in our defined benefit pension plan.
  • Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
  • Transitional staff housing options (based on availability)
  • Professional development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health care spending account (on terms 5 months or greater - if applicable)
  • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
  • Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate - first month free for new staff!
Application Process
  • We are accepting applications for the Painter's Helper position until a suitable candidate has been found.
  • Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
  • Visa requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2743844
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $36,290-38,103 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Banff, AB, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned