About Heritage Grade

Heritage Grade, a division of Asbex Ltd., is one of Canada's leading heritage restoration companies. Since 1994, Heritage Grade has been a leader in the restoration and conservation of heritage buildings and monuments throughout Canada. From Parliament Hill in Ottawa to Confederation Hall in PEI, Heritage Grade has restored many of the most iconic and historically significant buildings and monuments in North America.

Why Heritage Grade?

You will have the opportunity to be part of a team working on some of the most challenging and high-profile restoration projects in Canada. You will be in a highly collaborative work environment that will challenge you to come up with innovative solutions on projects that are important to all Canadians. Your work will be important and memorable. You will have the satisfaction of knowing that millions of people will see your work and be awed by its beauty.

Our Company and Projects:

• Are collegial and collaborative
• Are never boring: every project, every day is something different

In addition, we provide great learning and career advancement opportunities

POSITION SUMMARY

The Traditional Plasterer specializes in applying, maintaining and/or restoring traditional lime plaster or similar materials, on interior and exterior walls with wire lath, wood lath and gypsum board substrates, ceilings and building partitions of heritage buildings to produce plain or decorative surfaces using heritage materials and techniques at the customer sites. The Traditional Plasterer has expert knowledge of lime plaster, slaked lime, hydraulic lime and gypsum plasters (heritage) materials and solid knowledge of heritage plastering techniques. The work location of this position is in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES & DUTIES

1. Read blueprints/instructions and examine surfaces to determine the heritage methods to be used and amount of work necessary.
2. Plaster & render with lime-based plasters.
3. Maintain & repair existing renders.
4. Repair original ceiling and wall plaster in-situ using appropriate materials.
5. Patch repairs to original ceiling and wall plaster.
6. Analyze the original plaster.
7. Perform replacement & refurbishment work using traditional materials and techniques.
8. Provide assistance to other areas of restoration work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High school diploma and successful completion of an apprenticeship.

Other Experience or Training:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Plasterer.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience plastering heritage building interiors.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of plaster material and how to select, mix and apply them.
• Complete knowledge of heritage plaster materials and techniques.

Other Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a traditional plasterer
• A relevant trade qualification or extensive “on the job” experience
• Experience working with lime products.
• Experience working with Lathe and plaster structures.
• Experience working with plaster moulding.
• Previous experience in the Heritage sector is an advantage.
• A proven track record.
• The ability to follow instructions and to work on his/her own initiative or as part of a team.
• Great attention to detail.
• Able to manage workload and have work completed on time.
• Excellent awareness of site health and safety
• Relative trade card preferable.
• Aptitude in using appropriate tools (hawk and trowel, Darby, floats, joint rules, mixing machines, running moulds, silicone mixing equipment).
• Knowledge of job site safety rules and regulations (Occupational Health and Safety).
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Must be reliable, punctual, highly organized.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Available for overtime, when required.
• Must be clean-shaven to be able to wear a fitted respirator up to eight hours per day.

• Adaptable to last-minute schedule changes.
• Willingness to complete tasks under tight deadlines
• Able to obtain PWGSC security clearance, including fingerprinting and a criminal record check (mandatory), i.e., has not been convicted of a crime for which a pardon has not been granted.

Our Mission is to be Canada's premier choice for heritage restoration through our dedicated team of craftspeople, conservators, and artisans who have passionately preserved our nation's architectural legacy for over 30 years. Committed to building a sustainable future, we take pride in our role in rejuvenating our country's historical treasures for future generations. If you would like to join our team with the passion, skills and experience that we are seeking, we invite you to apply online.

Heritage Grade, a subsidiary of Asbex Ltd., is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates.

Note: Criminal record checks will be required of the successful candidate prior to hiring and is an ongoing requirement for Security Clearances.

Asbex is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Thank you to all applicants in advance. We will be in contact only with those selected for an interview.