Sawmill Operator

City of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-time permanent position for the City of Ottawa at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, responsible for maintaining historic machinery, assisting with museum programs, and ensuring operational safety during events. Candidates should have a good balance of technical and interpersonal skills, with experience in heritage equipment required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating historic mills and agricultural machinery.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and operate standard tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair historic sawmill and machinery.
• Assist with museum event preparations and care for livestock.
• Operate modern woodworking equipment and handle minor projects.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Completion of Grade 10

Tools

Historic agricultural machinery

Standard woodworking tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 18157
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Service: Community Rec, Culture & Sport Services
Branch:Cultural & Heritage Prog & Spaces Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 22.75 hours per week,Wednesday to Sunday with occasional evening shifts
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $54,130.44 - $63,330.54 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 2940 Old Montreal Road
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services
Application Close:04/07/2025

JOB SUMMARY

Cultural and Heritage Programs is responsible for multi-disciplinary arts centres, heritage and museum facilities and structures, the delivery of arts, heritage and museum public programming and events, volunteer program development, audience development, and exhibits and research.

You are responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and repair of historic early 1900’s working sawmill, shingle mill, and pump factory; assisting with the care of the museum livestock, agricultural fields, and gardens; assisting with museum event preparations; and undertaking minor woodworking projects and repairs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 10

Minimum of 2 years of experience operating and maintaining historic early 1900 saw and shingle mills and heritage agricultural machinery and equipment.

Experience with standard modern woodworking equipment and power tools.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates Valid Ontario unrestricted Gclass driver’slicence(or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated Chainsaw Operator Safety training certificate Cutter-Skidder Operator training certificate is an asset TSSA Regulated Fuels Safety certificate (natural gas, propane and/or alternate fuel) TSSA Steam Traction (Boiler) Operator certificate is an asset KNOWLEDGE

• Historical and technical knowledge of early 1900 saw and shingle mill trades
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Courses in woodworking, early 1900 diesel/gasoline engine maintenance
• Experience in operating heritage agricultural machinery and equipment including tractors

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to operate and maintain historic mills and other heritage agricultural and machinery equipment of the early 1900’s
• Ability to operate and maintain modern standard tools/equipment including chainsaw, bench & table saws, drills, sanders, welding and soldering equipment, lawn mower, and like equipment
• Ability to perform minor equipment repairs
• Manual dexterity & accuracy in use of standard tools/equipment and historical saw and shingle mill equipment
• Familiarity with the care of farm animals and the maintenance of gardens
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to relate to museum visitors, volunteers and staff, and train seasonal staff and volunteers
• Comfortable wearing & working in period costume
• Good physical condition
• Must be willing to work specific shifts including weekends and evenings

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement:Designated Bilingual – specific level of language proficiency: French: oral, reading, writing English: oral, reading, writing Candidates who do not meet language requirements will be required to participate in training.
• Police Record Check:The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.
• You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [e-mail].