Apply By: Friday, November 6, :59 pm EST

Temporary contract for up to 6 months with possible extension

Job code:

$26.98 - $29.90 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Put your skills to the test as you provide critical help in ensuring our facilities are safe and maintained.

Build your career in Canada's capital. Located in the vibrant city of Ottawa, the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC) offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while living in a community known for its diverse neighborhoods, rich culture, excellent amenities, and access to year-round recreation. Whether you enjoy urban living, outdoor adventures, or a strong sense of community, Ottawa provides an exceptional quality of life and career opportunities in the heart of Eastern Ontario.

About the job

Working as part of a small maintenance team at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre, you will enjoy a variety of tasks as well as a flexible work schedule. In this role you can expect to:

- Escort and help skilled tradespeople while they perform a variety of maintenance, renovation and repair tasks
- Perform general maintenance and building upkeep duties such as changing light bulbs, painting, etc.
- Operate and maintain various pumps/burners, water softeners, kitchen and grounds equipment

Please note:

- This position requires you to work on an monthly on-call schedule.

Mandatory requirements

- You are certified in one of the skilled trades as recognized by the Ontario Government, or you have equivalent experience
- You have a current First Aid and Heartsaver certificate, or the ability to obtain these before hire




- You have a valid Ontario Class "G" drivers license

Skilled Trades Knowledge and Experience

You can:

- perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks (e.g. painting, carpentry, welding, lock repair)
- operate and maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning and fire systems, as well as instrumentation and control systems
- interpret, organize and complete blueprints, schematics, specification diagrams and drawings

Legislative Knowledge

You can:

- interpret and apply relevant legislation, municipal by-laws and codes, and provincial building codes
- obtain and apply correctional facility security requirements (i.e., lockouts, tagouts and elevated work procedures)
- understand and apply the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety Act, and institutional security practices and procedures to recognize workplace hazards and security breaches, and ensure prompt corrective action

Communication Skills

You can:

- discuss work projects with others and ensure work is completed on time
- complete reports on assigned projects and maintain accurate logs
- access information about warranty and service agreements
- prepare reports and respond to inquiries

Computer Skills





- You are able to use computer applications and automated systems

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

Our managers foster a supportive and cooperative environment through open communication, an open-door policy, and regular feedback. They emphasize inclusivity, respect, and shared goals, empowering team members

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