Join us at Ottawa Community Housing, where we are more than a home to about 33,000 tenants across approximately 15,000 homes. As Ottawa's largest social and affordable housing provider, ranking second largest in Ontario and fourth largest in Canada, we're committed to enhancing tenant well-being through partnerships with local service providers and support agencies.
At OCH, diversity and equal opportunities are at the core of our workplace culture. We strive to mirror the vibrant communities of our city and have been honoured as the National Capital Region's Top Employer every year since 2018.
Together, we're transforming tenants' lives by “providing more than a home, because we care”.
What we offer:
Joining OCH means making a meaningful difference every day. We provide opportunities to positively impact your community in multiple ways. Recognizing that our employees are the cornerstone of our organization, we offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, flexible work options, professional development opportunities, health and wellness programs, and more.
What we seek:
OCH is looking for a resourceful Maintenance Worker 3 to assist our tenants regarding any of their maintenance needs. Reporting to the Manager, Tenant Experience, the Maintenance Worker 3 will help to repair, and upkeep occupied and vacant units, as well as common areas and grounds.
Maintenance Worker with OCH:
Providing high quality, affordable solutions to our tenants is our organization’s mission. As the maintenance worker you will be the key to making this mission a success. You will deliver change and create a positive impact in our tenant’s lives everyday and no two days will be the same. You will be the reason that our tenants can live comfortably in their homes knowing that their problems will be solved.
As a Maintenance Worker, some of the things you will do include:
Complete repairs and improvements to OCH properties (interior and exterior)
Repair or replace electrical hardware (i.e., smoke detectors, switches,



and doorbells.)
Install or repair plumbing fixtures
Clean up of vacant units and yard
Maintain and test emergency lighting systems, fire extinguishers and other emergency tools
Represent OCH in a positive manner
As a Maintenance Worker, you can look forward to:
Unique and ever-changing work tasks every new day
A supportive team
Using your knowledge and skills to create a positive change in communities
What you bring:
Education & Experience:
A typical candidate will have the following qualifications and experience. Exceptional candidates with different qualifications will be considered at the discretion of the employer if demonstrated experience, knowledge, and ability warrant.
Completion of Grade 10
Oral fluency, reading and writing abilities in English
Relevant training in building maintenance
Minimum of two (2) years experience in construction or building maintenance
Working knowledge of applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation
Working knowledge of hand and power tools
Skills and abilities :
Ability to overcome social and cultural barriers to communication
Ability to follow protocols while performing maintenance tasks
Possess physical and technical capabilities to perform related duties
Ability to speak French or additional languages commonly used by OCHC tenants is an asset
Ability to effectively manage and address the needs of individuals with diverse socio-economical challenges
Competent at using electronic devices such as smartphones and/or tablets
Work conditions :
This is permanent part time position on the after-hours team.
Other requirements:
Satisfactory Criminal Records Check
Possess a valid Class “G” driver’s license or equivalent
Additional Information:
Affiliation: CUPE 503
Salary: $33.67 to $38.85
OCH is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please notify Human Resources and we will work with you to jointly address your needs.
Build your future. Inspire change. Make an impact.

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📌 Maintenance Worker 3 (Quebec City)
🏢 Ottawa Community Housing
📍 Quebec City