Les Maisons Transitionnelles O3 On Our Own (O3) is a non-profit community organization in NDG that offers support services and subsidized housing to young parents (16 to 30 years old) and their children (0 to 5 years old). Each family can stay at O3 for up to 5 years, during which time they work on personal goals and attend group programming, with the goal of thriving independently within the community after they leave O3.

We are hiring a Summer Building Maintenance Assistant to support day-to-day upkeep of our multi-building apartments and office space. The role combines hands-on maintenance, light construction work, and grounds work with organization and resident-facing tasks. Work is completed on-site in collaboration with the Building Manager, with guidance and training provided. This is a Canada Summer Jobs Position so candidates must be under 30 years old.

JOB TASKS:
Ongoing interior and exterior maintenance and repairs:

• Lawn care and yard maintenance
• Cleaning grounds, helping tidy up after garbage day.
• Cleaning the stairs
• Indoor painting, caulking, plastering
• Basic carpentry projects (measuring, cutting, fastening)
• Loading/unloading supplies and tools
• Moving materials (e.g., lifting up to ~30 kg such as cement bags)
• Organizing tools and supply storage
• Using Notion to track tasks and maintenance tickets

Major Summer Building Projects:

• Exterior painting of steel railings and stairs, including surface prep
• Assisting in construction of an outdoor sun shade and playground site prep
• Other projects as they arise

REQUIREMENTS:
Skills & Qualifications:

• Comfortable using hand tools and basic power tools (e.g., drill; saws/nailers are an asset)
• Ability to lift and carry heavy materials (up to ~30 kg)
• Reliable and punctual; shows up as scheduled
• Able to work independently and collaborate with others
• Strong problem-solving: can take a list of tasks and determine next steps using judgment
• Comfortable taking ownership of tasks while knowing when to ask for clarification
• Organized and detail-oriented; able to maintain clean and functional work/storage areas
• Comfortable working safely around children (ages 1–9)
• Basic computer literacy

Assets:

• Experience with painting prep/finishing and surface repair
• Basic plumbing or electrical knowledge
• Experience/ comfort working on ladders (up to ~8 feet)
• Interest in database design and ticket management systems
• Familiarity with Home Assistant or basic programming
• Drivers license

POSITION DETAILS:
Type: 30-35 hours a week, 8 week contract
Start date: ~June 1, somewhat flexible on start date
Language: The language of the workplace is primarily English so basic English is required.
Compensation: $25–$30/hour (based on experience)
Location and schedule: On-site (NDG, Montréal), Monday-Friday daytimes, semi-flexible schedule (ability to start early or work later depending on preference and tasks)

Eligibility (Canada Summer Jobs):

• Must be between 15 and 30 years of age
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada and be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee

Applications will be accepted until May 13th, 2026.

Please email your C.V. and cover letter detailing relevant hands-on experience and skills and availability, to building@o3onourown.com. Only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

O3 encourages applications from parents, women, Black people, Indigenous people, and people of colour. We aim to hire people who reflect the population we serve.