Labourer

Please Note: If you are a current Portage Power employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

At Portage Power, we have the power to transform the future.

As the largest municipally-owned producer of green power in Ontario, our work produces enough clean, renewable energy to power 110,000 homes annually. That focus on environmental responsibility unites us and powers our work.

We are looking for trailblazers and innovators to join us as we build an energy future that will keep our City and our planet green for generations to come. 

Are you ready to make a difference in our community?

JOB SUMMARY:

The Labourer is responsible for safe and general maintenance and housekeeping of the dam and generation facilities, and all other odd jobs as required. The Labourer is also  responsible to perform additional duties/responsibilities in order to maintain normal operations, as required. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential responsibilities of the job include but are not necessarily restricted to the following:

• Maintain all inside and outside areas as required (e.g. cleaning, landscaping, snow removal, minor repairs, etc.)

• Run errands as required

• Assist contractors as required

• Perform routine safety inspections

• Assist with lock-outs as required

• Report all incidents and deficiencies to Management and call for assistance as required

• Ensure that all tools and materials used for duties are kept in proper and safe working order and are returned to their proper storage location after use

• Lubricate essential components of the equipment as needed

• Comply with all rules for personnel safety and work in a safe manner so as not to risk the safety of any person or to damage any piece of equipment

• Operate the hoists in a careful manner, as required, so their normal operation function is fully maintained, and immediately report any defects to the Operator which may impair the proper and safe operation of the hoists

• Respond to emergency situations and conditions

• Assist with the transportation of fuel and perform fuel checks 

• Correct any minor defects that can be remedied using non-tradesman skills and the tools available, otherwise, refer all corrections to Management

• Maintain the working area in the offices, locker room, boiler room, electrical room, diesel room, etc. ensuring they are clean and tidy

• Paint building and equipment

• Change light bulbs

• Perform other handyman duties or all other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma

• Technical school diploma, preferably in the electrical or mechanical fields considered an asset

• Relevant experience considered an asset

• Valid Ontario or Quebec driver’s license considered an asset

• Valid Fall Prevention certificate considered an asset

• Valid Lift Truck driver certificate considered an asset

• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate considered an asset

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• English is essential, both oral and written

• Bilingual (English and French) considered an asset

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The terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Chaudière Services Inc. and UNIFOR Local 73.

Portage Power offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, details of the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Portage Power may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.

Location:

Ottawa, ON

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and the applicable union. This posting is to establish a candidate pool for future opportunities. Candidates selected for the pool may be contacted for current or future vacancies as they arise.

Pay Range Minimum:

$35.15

Pay Range Maximum:

$35.15

Posting End date (if applicable):

July 25, 2026

Portage Power is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.