General Tradesperson

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Status: ​Regular Full Time

Working Conditions: ​On-Site

Education Level: Grade 10, or equivalent

Location: ​Kapuskasing, ON 
Number of Position(s): 1

Travel: Yes – 30%

Deadline to Apply: ​​June 5, 2024

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow. 

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history. 

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job. 

ACCOMMODATIONS 

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JOB OVERVIEW 

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for dynamic, strategic and results driven professional to join our team in the role of General Tradesperson in Kapuskasing. 

Reporting to the Trades Management Supervisor, this position is primarily responsible for performing basic trades operations, janitorial and custodial work.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

Responsibilities are consistent with training and experience for performing basic trades operations. In accordance with prescribed safety procedures and regulations, performs routine service trades duties. Accountable for the health, safety and well being of self and others, in accordance with procedures and standards. Assist in performing routine tasks involving, erecting, dismantling, reassembling, moving, loading and unloading, and servicing, various fixtures, materials, structures, furniture, buildings, hardware, equipment, and vehicles. Carry out housekeeping and janitorial tasks. Perform snow removal and ground maintenance. Operate any vehicle or combination of vehicle and trailer up to the level trained. Operates portable, hand- and power-driven tools and equipment. Includes duplicators and micro printers. Perform work protection code (WPC) activities up to the level trained.

EDUCATION 

Grade 10, or equivalent

QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of maintenance/janitorial or custodial experience, ideally in an industrial environment Must have at least one year of janitorial experience Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work inside or outside (in all types of weather) Able to work alone or as a collaborative team player Ability to work occasional nights Good judgment and problem-solving skills Positive, professional and enthusiastic demeanor Must have a valid G license Ability to stand for long periods of time Heavy equipment experience and licenses would be an asset Ability to work in a physically demanding environment (ability to lift up to 50lbs)

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct. 

What Makes a Career at OPG Different? 

As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, we’re building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy. At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change:

Safety – it’s our business Integrity – always lead with integrity 
Excellence – never satisfied with good enough
Inclusion – working together for powerful outcomes 
Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility 

Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you: 

Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide 

Long-term career growth and development opportunities 

Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors. 

Our promise to you: 

We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.  A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.  Opportunities to stretch and develop.  Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.  Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.  We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion. 

APPLICATION PROCESS 

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