Porter

Internal Job Title: Porter
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: 145 Richmond Road and 975 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Work Model: On-site

Work Hours: Shift – 37.5 hrs/week

Job Status: Future Opportunity

Position Summary

As a Porter in our Building Services department, you'll maintain a clean and organized environment across all CBN facilities. Your role will involve performing general cleaning activities and moving materials within production areas. This position is ideal for motivated self-starters looking to advance to skilled trade positions within the company. 

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning activities such as sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, scrubbing, mopping, polishing floors, cleaning windows, removing garbage, collecting recycling, and stocking supplies. 
• Maintain the entire building, including administrative rooms, meeting rooms, common areas, cafeterias, locker rooms, and washrooms. 
• Move materials (goods on pallets) within specified production areas using carts, pallet jacks, mobile hydraulic lifts, and forklifts. 
• Ensure departments are stocked with required materials and transport finished goods to designated areas. 
• Adapt to dynamic daily tasks based on production demands and building traffic. 
• Prepare meeting rooms and client visit areas. 
• Various other duties and responsibilities. 

Mandatory Requirements

• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Fluent in English (speak, read, write)
• Able to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) clearance
• Able to work all shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends)
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the job:
  • Continuous standing and walking (95% of shift) 
  • Bend, lift/lower, push/pull  
  • Lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis 
  • Climb up and down ladders 
  • Work in a moderate to loud environment (ear protection provided)

Minimum Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills
  • Effective communication, teamwork and collaboration
• Problem solving skills
• Growth mindset
• Adaptable
• Reliable
• Punctual

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Mechanical aptitude
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience using carts, pallet jacks, mobile hydraulic lifts, or forklifts

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our organization is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2+ individuals.

We are dedicated to removing barriers and fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects society and we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at recruitment@cbnco.com so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

AI Use in Recruitment Statement

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness in hiring, we disclose that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at certain stages of our recruitment process. These tools assist in tasks such as resume screening, candidate matching, and interview scheduling. All AI-assisted decisions are subject to human oversight to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws.

We are committed to the responsible, transparent, and accountable use of AI, in alignment with Ontario’s Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Directive and the requirements under the Working for Workers Four Act. This includes taking steps to mitigate bias, protect candidate privacy, and ensure that AI does not unfairly influence hiring outcomes.

If you have questions or concerns about how AI is used in our hiring process, please contact us at recruitment@cbnco.com .