Painter Jobs in Ottawa

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The Last Painting Job in Ottawa You’ll Ever Apply To.

When we claim this to be the best painting job in Ottawa, you might be thinking “Sure, I’ve heard that one before…”.

And I get it.

From my experience, painting careers in Ottawa are a struggle. 

It’s often the Painter who is continually underpaid, undervalued, mistreated, and overworked by his or her company (and not the other way around)! 

If you’ve had an experience like this in an Ottawa painting job (or any other job for that matter), then you know what I am talking about. 

But I want you to know that not every company, business owner, or manager operates in this way. 

There are people, leaders, and employees who genuinely care about the success of each other - both individually, and as a collective team. 

These companies are full of people with a special type of spirit to them. They are proud to show up to work each day, they enjoy their working hours surrounded by positive co-workers and customers, and they embrace the opportunities they are given to grow and develop as a painter (and as a person). But most importantly of all, they feel a sense of purpose, dignity, and fulfillment knowing that their daily contributions to the company will help grow the business, and create more incredible employment opportunities to the painters who’ve been left behind.

At All Pro, we call this spirit the  “People-First'' approach. Our mission is to continuously raise the bar for what it means to create a meaningful work environment for painters. As a part of the All Pro team, you’ll reach a new level of satisfaction in your painting career that you won’t find anywhere else. 

Start your application today, and if you meet our requirements we’re excited to meet you on the other side.

Apply today and don’t wait! Whether you are looking to start a new painting job now, or at a later date, we always accept new applications and even have a waitlist system.

A Painting Career in Ottawa Built on Core Values

Building an amazing painting career in Ottawa starts with being part of a work environment that is rooted in a collectively shared set of core values. Each and everyone of our team members lives values each day, and pushes each other to be the best version of ourselves.

Entrepreneur's Mindset

We lead with extreme ownership and expect the same from our teammates. We’re unafraid to challenge the status quo. We bias for action and trust in data. We’re comfortable with being uncomfortable; this is where growth happens. 

Champion’s Mentality

We have sheer grit and operate with tenacity. We’re courageously ambitious and embrace the challenge. We strive to be the best; the power of a growth mindset enables us to accomplish amazing things. 

People & Team First

We build open and honest relationships through communication. We actively give feedback and appreciate receiving it. We invest in each other and respect everyone. 

Servant’s Heart

We live by the Golden Rule. We problem solve with others in mind -- from customers, to our painting team. We’re ‘no ego’ doers. We’re empathetic leaders and listeners. 

Benefits of Working With All Pro Painters

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Full-time Hours
(all-year round)

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5-Day Work Week
(Mon-Fri)

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Health & Dental Benefits
(Coming)

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Industry-leading compensation of $20 to $30 hour
(depending on experience)

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Professional development & career growth opportunities

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A fun, respectful, & hard working culture

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Apprentice Painter

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Job Leader

Safety: All employees are required to always conduct themselves in a safe manner to ensure the safety of their customers and themselves

Scope of Responsibility: As delegated by crew/job leader. Efficiently carry out paint related duties in a professional, workmanlike manner. To carry out tasks, within the time frame, prescribed by the crew/job leader and/or field supervisor. Help Painters and crew leaders with various tasks throughout the day. Will uphold the “All Pro Painters Promise” and execute the All Pro Painters Mission Statement. 

Duties and Responsibilities: Arrive to the job in time to start work prior to 8:00 a.m. daily, unless otherwise specified by crew leader or supervisor.

  • Must posses the capabilities to learn how to move and use ladders and power equipment (i.e. sanders, sprayers, 32’ ladders, etc.).
  • Must have an understanding of preparation procedures (i.e. sanding, caulking, sealing, etc.).
  • Must show an ability to learn all painting functions, i.e. paint windows, doors, soffits, fascia, shutters, walls, trim, ceilings etc.
  • It is also the apprentices’ responsibility to help trainees learn how to carry out the following duties and responsibilities efficiently.

Set-Up Job Site Daily:

  • Drop out areas to be painted - drop, tape, plastic
  • Set up ladders - ask foreman where he wants them

Maintain overall jobsite appearance

  • Maintain On-Site Shop Area
  • Ask crew leader/ master painter where shop is to be located.
  • Drop out area and keep shop neat throughout the day
  • Clean-up paint chips and dispose of properly
  • Shake out drops in designated areas
  • Clean up site before lunch
  • Clean up job site at end of day

Help Prep for Painting

  • Scrape
  • Sand
  • Caulk
  • Prime

Basic Elements of Painting

  • Brush
  • Rol
  • 9” Rolle
  • Mini-roller

Perform all of the above tasks with proficiency as described in the learning checklist.

  • Provide your own transportation to and from the jobsite.
  • Be available in terms of scheduling hours. Be on time!
  • Bring your lunch. Don't expect anyone to go out and get your lunch
  • Be reliable, present good work ethic, high integrity and drug free
  • Clean presentable appearance expected at all times
  • Maintain dress code according to the standards that All Pro Painters customers expect; i.e. appearance. Must wear clean All Pro Painters shirt, white painter’s pants, khaki pants or shorts. No cutoffs or tank tops
  • Attend all safety and training seminars
  • Good technical skills in terms of using hand & power tools
  • Have tools with you. Keep track of your tools. They are your responsibility! If you need any tools ask the crew leader. Return all borrowed tools to the rightful owners

It’s your responsibility to keep busy throughout the day. When you need something else to do, ask your crew leader or supervisor.

Professional Painter

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Basic Function: to participate in all activities related to the accomplishment of specific jobs.Must be able to perform all duties noted in Painter’s Job Description and attend all safety and general meetings. Will uphold the All Pro Promise and the All Pro Painters Mission Statement.

Organizational Relationships: reports to Crew/Job Leader and Field Supervisor. Helps to supervise Apprentices and Trainees.

Safety: All employees are required to conduct themselves in a safe manner at all times to insure the safety of their customers and themselves. Painter must have clear understanding of job-site safety. The painter is responsible for the safety and performance of every man on the crew in the absence of a Crew Leader and/or Lead painter.

Scope of Responsibility: as delegated by Crew Leader or Field Supervisor. Efficiently carry out paint related duties in a professional, workmanlike manner. Ensure that all duties are completed within the time frame prescribed by the Crew Leader and/or Field Supervisor, and job sheets.

Duties and Responsibilities: Arrive to the job in time to start work prior to 8:00 a.m. daily, unless otherwise specified by Crew Leader or Supervisor.

  1. Maintain a high level of cleanliness & organization
  2. Possess knowledge of products
  3. Maintain a full set of production tools
  4. Have the ability to move and use ladders and power equipment (i.e. sanders, sprayers, ladders up to 32’, etc.)
  5. Have a clear understanding of preparation procedures (i.e. sanding, caulking, sealing, etc.)
  6. Be able to perform all painting functions, i.e. paint windows, doors, soffits, fascia, shutters, etc.
  7. The painter is to monitor attendance, appearance, language, proper use of equipment for your self and other crew members in the absence of a crew leader and/or master painter. 
  8. It is the painter’s responsibility to help foreman train all Trainees and Apprentices according to the All Pro Painters Standards and Procedures
  9. Deal with customers’ questions and concerns on the job-site in absence of Crew leader and/or Lead Painter.

All must be completed in a competent, timely manner with minimal supervision.

  • Provide your own transportation to and from the worksite. Be ready at pick-up time, if you are late you are on your own to get to the job
  • Be available in terms of scheduling hours. Be on time!
  • Bring your lunch. Don’t expect anyone to go out and get your lunch
  • Be reliable, present good work ethic, high integrity and drug free
  • Clean presentable appearance expected at all times
  • Maintain dress code according to the standards that All Pro Painters customers expect; i.e. appearance. Must wear clean All Pro Painters shirt, white painter’s pants, khaki pants or shorts. No cutoffs or tank tops
  • Attend all safety and training seminars
  • Good technical skills in terms of using hand & power tools
  • Have tools with you. Keep track of your tools. They are your responsibility! If you need any tools ask the foreman. Return all borrowed tools to the rightful owners

It’s your responsibility to keep busy throughout the day. When you need something else to do, ask your crew leader or supervisor.

Best of luck in your application! 

Get to know our Professional Ottawa Painters

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Borys Maznyi

Borys acquired All Pro Painters in 2020, having been inspired from working and running several local Ottawa ventures. He is proud to lead a team of talented painters with his Living Wage Pledge.

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Khalil Al Dawahra

In his ninth year at All Pro Painters, Khalil joined the team in 2015 after emigrating to Canada, having formerly been a trades painter in Syria.

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Dean Moskaluk

A 29-year veteran at All Pro Painters, Dean takes pride in having trained and mentored multiple painters who have gone on to own their own successful painting businesses.