Painter

Ontario Northland; North Bay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Painters to join their dynamic team in North Bay. This role involves applying protective and decorative coatings to various surfaces, ensuring high-quality finishes on vehicles and rail stock. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in auto body repair, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to safety. The organization values diversity and offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan and paid time off. If you're passionate about your craft and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Defined benefit pension plan

Paid vacation

Paid personal leave days

Discounted transportation services

Qualifications

• 8 years of practical experience or a relevant apprenticeship.
• Ability to work in a safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently plans and applies coatings to vehicles and rail stock.
• Prepares surfaces by sanding and masking work areas.
• Works from blueprints and construction specifications.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Planning Skills

Safety Consciousness

Teamwork

Education

Certificate of Qualification 310B Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer

Secondary School Diploma / GED

Job description

POSITION: Painter (2 positions available)
REPORTS TO: Supervisor RRC
DEPARTMENT: Remanufacturing and Repair Centre
LOCATION: North Bay
REFERENCE: 390-48-26
RATE OF PAY: $39.75/hr

WHO WE ARE:
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1000 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations. We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:
The Painter is responsible for tending and operating machines or using brushes and spray equipment to apply paint, enamel, lacquer, or other non-metallic protective and decorative coatings to surfaces of various products.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completely and independently plans, lays out, applies liquid stripper, paint, body filler including fiberglass, decals, sealant in relation to painting vehicles, rail rolling stock, or furnishings for rolling stock including steel boarding cars, locomotives and large motorized track machines.
• Paint tools, welding screens, portable wagons and equipment that belong to the bus and rail maintenance shops.
• Prepares surface for painting by sanding and masking the work areas
• Painters must know how to treat different surfaces, such as steel, plastic and aluminum to achieve durable, attractive finishes.
• Works from blueprints, sketches, manufacturer’s patterns and construction specifications.
• Adapts to new methods, processes, material and equipment, and all other work generally recognized as Painter’s work

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certificate of Qualification 310B Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer and served an apprenticeship program or Secondary School Diploma/ General Educational Development (GED) equivalent with eight years of practical and general experience
• Available for shift work
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written)
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious environment and Committed to Company Health and Safety
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

CLOSING DATE: May 16, 2025 no later than 11:59 p.m. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number. Visit our career website to apply: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers

At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.

Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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