General Construction Worker

OTT Properties & Development Group, a member company of OTT Financial Group, is a fast-growing developer converting OTT's vast land reserves in Ontario into commercial, residential, and industrial properties.

OTT Financial Group is the parent organization of a group of financial services and investment companies. We leverage cutting-edge fintech innovations to bring excellent financial advice and best-in-class wealth management to our customers and business partners. Empowering 10,000+ merchants and hundreds of thousands of individual clients across Canada, we are the home to a wealth of expertise in forex and securities trading, mobile and cross-border payment, and investment fund management.

We are looking to hire an experienced General Construction Worker. As a General Construction Worker, your main task is to assist with major maintenance work, ensuring our buildings remain safe and functional, and participate in any construction projects that may be undertaken by the company.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Extended Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• Vacation Leave
• Centrally located modern and spacious offices close to Eglinton and Leslie
• Free use of onsite Gym and Sports Facilities, and regular Company Social Events
• Learning and Professional Development Support
• A chance to work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and high performing team.
• Community involvement through the annual Terry Fox Run
• Tremendous opportunities for Growth and Development

How you will contribute:

• Assist with various construction projects including new office and residential buildings and renovations.
• Framing walls, decks, steps & landings
• Interior finishing, including drywall, trim, and flooring.
• Skirting Installation
• Exterior envelope and weatherproofing
• Operate and maintain carpentry tools and equipment.
• Operate light equipment (Bobcats, forklifts, etc.)
• Install exterior and interior doors.
• Replace windows and doors, working with both metal and wood frames.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures as outlined on the job site.
• Take direction from supervisors and work collaboratively with other team members.
• Establishes, monitors, and carries out preventative maintenance procedures and schedules for buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Ensures building and equipment meets all functioning requirement, safety, security and fire regulations and policies, makes recommendations for major repairs and purchases to Manager.
• Performs carpentry, electrical, painting, mechanical and plumbing maintenance, applying paint and other finishes, repairing drywall, disassembling and reassembling equipment, repairing or replacing plumbing fixtures, and applying finish materials.
• Transports equipment, furniture and supplies manually and/or using aides such as dollies and carts. Operates a motor vehicle to pick up and move goods and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum 2 years of construction experience
• Must have hands on experience in carpentry and interior work
• Experience in concrete and exterior work is a plus.
• Ability to install flooring materials.
• Experience replacing windows and doors, working with both metal and wood.
• Strong work ethic and a commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possesses a strong environmental, health, and safety mindset.
• Strong client-service orientation along with a high sense of urgency
• Must be able and willing to work shifts, be available for on-call/standby and emergency callouts as they arise.
• Must strictly adhere to Health and Safety policies including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Physically fit, Able to regularly lift items up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma plus trades training and/or certification or licensing is an asset.
• Hold a valid driver's license with clean abstract.

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OTT Financial Group is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where all employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee can realize their potential. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation, if required, and will work with you to meet your needs. We appreciate all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.