Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden Construction Co. Ltd. (2384331 Ontario Inc.) is seeking 25

  Ancient Chinese Wood Construction Artisan Carpenters for a two-year project:

  Required Skills:

  · must have expertise in ancient “Dougong” mortise and Tenon joinery techniques to inspect, remediate and/or re-create pre-constructed rosewood timber components, to re-fit and re-assemble piece by piece showcase authentic Tang dynasty style reconstructed replica temple structures.

  · includes the skills of working on timber frames and decorative roof & ceiling (lattice ceiling constructed of interwoven/layered wooden strips joined to the beams) with intricate ornamentation and elaborate wooden cupolas/coffers to accurate dimensions.

  · read and interpret historical design blue prints and utilize authentic hand tool techniques without the use of wood glues, screws, nails, or any metal fasteners of any kind.

  · methodology includes creating/re-fitting a series of slices and dovetails connecting disparate structural elements, fastening crossbeams with vertical posts and columns.

  · includes application of wood preservation compounds and lengthening - combining two beams end to end into a long one without sacrificing strength. This type of joinery was applied largely to construction of ancient royal buildings and temples in China – all joints are functional, beautiful, and invisible. This methodology is an intricate system of cutting and connecting elements into the wood, requiring precision, to not just perfectly fit together but to lock together, and to support weight without breaking, and to safely bear loads and stay that way soundly for centuries, as the original historic structures have done.

  · must be able to work cooperatively with contemporary construction trades and supervisors to ensure historical authenticity while meeting modern building code requirements

  Experiences:

  · at least two years’ experience in ancient Chinese dougong mortise and tenon joinery techniques specific to Tang dynasty style reconstruction.

  · on-site experience in applying the above-mentioned skills in building Chinese temple

  Remuneration:

  · Hourly rate is $25.38/hour for 40 hours per week, plus medical insurance benefits and 10 days paid annual vacation.

  · Accommodation near to the construction site, meals and travel between sites is provided by employer at no charge. Work is on location at a rural site near Peterborough, Ontario (708 Ski Hill Rd. RR38, Cavan Moneghan, ON L0A 1A0).

  Apply by e-mail only to: hr@chamshantemple.org

  加拿大佛教会湛山精舍正在建设“加国五台山”工程。旗下五台山工程公司(2384331 Ontario Inc.) 预招募25名唐代中国风格木结构建筑木工。

  要求懂得唐代“斗拱”榫卯细工技术，会使用手工工具完成斗拱、柱子及房梁拼装。具备两年以上中国仿唐风格古建筑修复或施工经验。会读图纸，手工灵巧，配合木工主管完成工作。

  本工作旨在建设当前五台山工程中的特定大殿，预计开工日期2022年4月，合同期为2年。项目地点位于安省彼得堡。详细地址为：708 Ski Hill Rd. RR38, Cavan Monaghan, ON L0A 1A0

  每小时工资为C$ 25.38加元，每周工作40小时，外加医疗保险和10天带薪年假。我们提供免费住宿、膳食，以及宿舍和施工场地之间的交通及翻译服务。

  欢迎通过电子邮件申请: hr@chamshantemple.org