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Job Description – Junior Goldsmith

Please send cover letter and resume to:
he***@***********en.ca

Summary

Dorothée Rosen, designee goldsmith is looking to fill one 30hr/week position of junior goldsmith in our jewellery design studio in Halifax, which has been steadily growing for 20 years. All pieces are designed, made and finished onsite. We sell through galleries in Canada and the US, as well as at art markets, online, and directly from the studio. We work in a joyous and inclusive atmosphere of handcrafting all pieces on site, where respect and kindness reign along with a constant and gentle striving for excellence.

We are seeking a mature, independent, responsible and trustworthy employee, who must have a desire toward perfections and a great attitude towards challenges. Candidates must be positive, committed to excellence and be an excellent communicator. Because there is a lot of training involved, candidates with a desire to remain with the company for years to come will be given preference.

Tasks & Duties

The candidate will be fabricating and assembling handmade pieces of jewellery (gold, silver, and some copper) on-site. They will be employed by a trained and experienced jewellery designer and goldsmith, who has been hand crafting all pieces on site for 20 years.  The position offers an excellent, challenging and creative work environment with a team atmosphere.  We specialize in making jewellery of gold or silver, with and without precious or semi-precious gems. 

This new team member will perform some or all of the following duties: fabricate jewellery of precious metals: forming, forging, sawing, soldering, filing, sanding, polishing.  They will also help with other parts of running a small goldsmithing studio: processing online orders, packaging and shipping jewellery, inventory management, as well as tool maintenance

This new team member will work closely with the goldsmith owner in the creation of new designs. They will acquire a lot of knowledge about running a small Canadian business, including all legal reporting requirements.

Open communication about any and all difficulty the employee encounters must be brought to the employer without delay. Open communication is vital for this collaborative environment.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of general jewellery bench tasks, an understanding of precious metals properties, and proficiency in precious metal piercing and soldering will be required.  This knowledge must have been acquired through college or tradeschool, or a minimum 2 year apprenticeship.  Proficiency in CAD design software will be an absolute asset. 

Environment

With this position, we are looking to expand our team to include a skilled and open minded individual who will meet our high standards of excellence and who wishes to expand their training and knowledge in this field. Much training in bench jeweller activities and entrepreneurship will be provided on the job by an employer who loves to pass on knowledge.  The individual is willing to work in a cheerful collaborative environment. They are willing to communicate openly. This is a career that offers excellent growth potential to the individual. Applicants must be legally allowed to work in Canada, and are expected to work in our small, fully equipped, insured Halifax studio. 

Compensation and Hours

Compensation will be on an hourly basis, with a starting salary of $20/hr. This position is for 30 hrs/week, unpaid breaks (30 min lunch plus 30 additional minutes throughout the day), with paid stat. holidays, 1.5 x pay for work on holidays, 4% vacation pay, 2 weeks vacation, and source deductions. 

Please send cover letter and resume to:
he***@***********en.ca