Porter

Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is seeking a Porter for our Building Services team in Ottawa. This permanent, on-site role supports production areas by cleaning, organizing, and moving materials.

You will operate carts and pallet jacks, work across shifts, and help set up meeting rooms. We value motivated, reliable self-starters seeking to grow into skilled trades.

Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Fluent in English (speak, read, write)
• Able to obtain Government of Canada Secret clearance (Level II)
• Able to work all shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends)
• Physical requirements: standing/walking for majority of shift; lift up to 50lbs; climb ladders; work in moderate to loud environment

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning activities (sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, scrubbing, mopping, polishing floors)
• Maintain building areas including administrative rooms, meeting rooms, common areas, cafeterias, locker rooms, washrooms
• Move materials (goods on pallets) using carts, pallet jacks, lifts, or forklifts
• Ensure departments are stocked with materials and transport finished goods
• Adapt to dynamic daily tasks based on production demands and building traffic
• Prepare meeting rooms and client visit areas
• Carry out varied other duties as needed

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Growth mindset

Adaptable

Reliable

Punctual

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift experience

Pallet jacks

Job description

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a leader and trusted provider of secure document and adjacent enterprise-level system solutions across the following domains: border security, civil identity, driver licence/identification and vehicle information, excise control, currency, lotteries and charitable gaming.

Our Corporate Philosophy and 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. We seek long-term relationships with our employees and offer a competitive compensation package that includes health, medical and life insurance benefits and a defined contribution pension plan with company matching.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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 [e-mail] 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 [e-mail].