General Information on the Position

SUMMER STUDENT POSITION-PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Full-Time Opportunity (35 hours/week)

The Children’s Aid Society (CAS) of Ottawa is committed to protecting the children and youth of our community from abuse and neglect. We work in collaboration with community partners to ensure their well-being and to strengthen the capacity of families and the communities in which they live.

Our Property Management team is currently hiring one (1) Summer Student for the summer months to support the Facilities team in maintaining safe, efficient, and well-functioning buildings and grounds.

We welcome applications from racialized groups, First Nation, Inuit or Métis persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression or from members of equity deserving groups. The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO) is dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live in and serve. The Society encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role is ideal for a student interested in trades, engineering, construction, or facility operations who is eager to gain hands-on experience with day-to-day building maintenance tasks, such as:

• Assist with routine building maintenance tasks such as minor repairs, painting, patching, and basic carpentry.

• Support the troubleshooting of building systems (e.g., lighting, doors, plumbing fixtures) under supervision.

• Help maintain building equipment by performing basic cleaning, lubrication, or inspections as directed.

• Conduct daily inspections of common areas, mechanical rooms, and outdoor spaces to identify maintenance needs.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance shops, tools, and storage rooms.

• Assist with setting up rooms, moving furniture, and supporting workplace reconfigurations.

• Help with outdoor maintenance such as lawn care, watering, weeding, sweeping walkways, and waste removal.

• Support seasonal tasks (e.g., exterior cleaning, painting, minor landscaping).

• Follow all safety procedures, wear proper PPE, and report hazards promptly.

• Maintain accurate logs of tasks completed using provided checklists or digital systems.

• Support inventory management for tools, materials, and supplies.

• Other tasks that the Building Maintenance Technician performs on a daily basis.

REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program and returning to school in the fall.

• Interest in maintenance, trades, or facilities operations (no prior experience required training provided).

• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, bending, and working outdoors.

• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn hands-on skills.

• Strong work ethic, reliability, and comfort working both independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication skills and commitment to safety.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, staff and community professionals.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to respond to competing demands.

• Valid Driver’s License and access or ownership to a vehicle is an asset.

• Satisfactory Police Record Check is required upon hire.

• Ladder Safety Training required upon hire.

• Bilingualism (English & French) is an asset; all languages are an asset.

• Experience with hand tools or basic repair tasks is an asset.

• Coursework or personal interest in skilled trades (e.g., electrical, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing) is an asset.

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HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, the maintenance technician hours are from 7:00 am till 3:30 pm. + flexibility to work variable hours when required.

We offer a competitive salary rate of $19.24 per hour plus an additional 6% in lieu of insurable benefits and 5% of vacation pay. All successful candidates will benefit from an innovative training program, quality supervision and recognition of contributions.

Interested candidates are requested to submit an online application by selecting apply below. Please indicate in your application the current year of your program of study and your anticipated completion date.

We thank all applicants for their interests in the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa, but we will only contact those selected for an interview.

The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa is committed to removing systemic barriers in support of moving towards more equitable hiring practices. CASO takes pride in the fact that our workforce is comprised of a diverse group of employees and serve a diverse population of clients. We are committed to anti-racism and anti-oppression. Increasing diversity is vital to provide the best possible service to the children, youth and families in our community. It is therefore important that we commit to providing a healthy work environment free of oppression for all staff. The Society recognizes the inherent dignity and worth of every employee and is committed to providing equal rights and opportunities without discrimination.

CASO is committed to a candidate selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. In order to ensure candidates are assessed in a fair and equitable manner, accommodations will be provided to prospective employees in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.