Bindery Operator (Bookbinder)

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a leader and trusted provider of secure document and adjacent enterprise-level system solutions across the following domains: border security, civil identity, driver licence/identification and vehicle information, excise control, currency, lotteries and charitable gaming.

Our Corporate Philosophy and 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. We seek long-term relationships with our employees and offer a competitive compensation package that includes health, medical and life insurance benefits and a defined contribution pension plan with company matching.

Internal Job Title: Bookbinder
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Location: 975 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa ON
Work Model: On-site

Job Status: Existing Vacancy

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

A Bindery Operator (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.

Mandatory Requirements

• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Fluent in English (speak, read, write)
• Able to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) security clearance
• 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
  • High likelihood that this will be a night shift position (3 nights on/4 nights off)
    • 7.5% wage premium for night shift

Candidates must have:

• 3+ years of relevant experience working in a bindery environment.

Equipment and Soft Skills

• Relevant bindery experience on machines such as:
  • Cutter
  • Saddle Stitcher
  • Perfect Binder
  • Collator
  • Hot Stamper, embossing, or debossing
• Additional experience with the following would be beneficial:
  • Foil stamping
  • Laser cutting
  • Lamination
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Well developed analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.