Bindery Operator - $40.62/hr (Ottawa Based)

Internal Job Title: Bookbinder

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Job Location: 975 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa ON

Work Model: Onsite

Position Summary

As a Bookbinder in our Bindery Department, you will be responsible for setting up and operating industrial equipment to produce quality finished products. Working in a fast-paced, unionized environment, you will contribute to the development of secure documents crucial for border security, currency protection, and government revenue generation. Success in this role contributes to CBN’s global leadership in providing custom solutions for governments worldwide.

What We Can Offer You

• Compensation: We seek long term relationships with our employees and recognize and reward them with a competitive total compensation package that includes:  
  • An industry leading defined contribution pension plan with company matching contributions (up to 5%) and payment of service fees, 
  • Best-in-class health, medical and life insurance benefits;  
  • Access to virtual and telehealth services and apps; and
  • Very progressive fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits to support all definitions of family.  
• Career: As a knowledge-based organization we will provide you with a wealth of learning opportunities and challenging work that will grow your knowledge, skills and abilities. At CBN, we encourage and empower our employees to chart their own career path, putting you in control of your future.   
• Culture: Personal character is the foundation of our culture. CBN’s 7 Core Principles shape and guide our behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. Equity, diversity and inclusivity are important to us as an organization, and we are committed to fostering and developing a work environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. 

What You Will Do

A Bookbinder is responsible for setting up and operating industrial bindery equipment to produce quality finished products and will perform the following:

• Set-up and operate bookbinding equipment related to cutting, collating, folding, stitching, and stamping.
• Adjust machinery to ensure efficient operation and quality finishing is maintained.
• Review job orders to determine production time and quantities required.
• Various other duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge and Experience

Candidates must have one of the following:

• A Bookbinder certification; or
• Previously completed a Bookbinder apprenticeship; or
• 4+ years of current and relevant experience working as a Bookbinder or Bindery Operator.

Technology

• Current and relevant bindery experience on machines such as:
  • Cutter
  • Saddle Stitcher
  • Perfect Binder
  • Collator
  • Industrial Knives
  • Hot Stamper, embossing, or debossing
• Additional experience with the following would be beneficial:
  • Foil stamping
  • Electronic chip inlay
  • Laser cutting
  • Lamination
• Excellent mechanical and mathematic skills

Soft Skills and Characteristics

• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills (verbal and written)

Mandatory Requirements

• Ability to perform physical activities associated with the position, such as standing, walking, bending, lifting/lowering up to 75lbs
• Ability to work all shift schedules including days, nights, evenings, and overtime as required

Security Clearance Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) clearance

CBN designs and develops industry leading solutions for the following domains: Border Security, Civil Identity, Driver Identification and Vehicle Information, Currency and Excise Control, and Lottery and Charitable Gaming. To learn more, visit www.cbnco.com.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited is committed to achieving a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We encourage applications from women, visible minorities, people with disabilities and Aboriginal people. Canadian Bank Note Company Limited is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.  

If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.