Painter's Helper

Painter's Helper

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity 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 Îyârhe 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 an experienced painter to assist with requests for patching, finishing, and maintaining all surfaces including wood, plaster, drywall, concrete, brick, etc.

Specific Accountabilities

• Painting and staining buildings, as well as mixing colors, taping, sanding, finishing drywall material and finishing/refinishing new or old wood furniture
• Applying coatings by brush, roller and spray to surfaces of wood, metal, brick, concrete, plaster, stucco and stone for decorative and protective purposes. Work will be maintaining both interior and exterior surfaces.
• Applying wall coverings to surfaces.
• Setting up scaffolding.
• Performing surface preparation on new and existing surfaces.
• Be competent and proficient in the safe use of hand tools, power equipment and precision-built machinery.
• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with safety, quality, environmental and production standards required by industry.
• Ensures that proper health and safety documents are obtained for all hazardous goods purchased.

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• Must have a minimum of three years' painting experience.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and to work on ladders, scaffolds, etc.
• Must be comfortable working from heights and have strong manual dexterity
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Demonstrated track record of effective problem solving
• Able to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Strong team player
• Valid Alberta Driver's License.

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 & Benefits

• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, permanent, salaried support staff position, subject to a 6-month probationary period.
• This position has an annual salary between $37,206.00 and $39,058.50 per year depending on experience. This position works 37.5 hours per week.
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
  • Transitional staff housing options (Based on availability)
  • Alberta Blue Cross health benefits
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts (at Maclab Bistro and Vistas)
  • Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new members! (includes pool, climbing wall and gym.)
  • Professional development
  • Free or reduced admission to select Banff Centre performance and events.

Application Process

• We are accepting applications for this 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.