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Bindery Operator (Bookbinder)

@ Canadian Bank Note Company

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Ottawa, Ontario

$43.73/hrOn-siteFull-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Canadian Bank Note Company is hiring a full-time Bindery Operator in Ottawa to set up and run industrial bookbinding equipment. The work covers cutting, collating, folding, stitching and stamping, with 3 years of bindery experience required. The role is likely a night shift (3 nights on, 4 off) with a 7.5% night premium and a Government of Canada Secret clearance.

Pay:

Up to $43.73 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Set up and operate bookbinding equipment for cutting, collating, folding, stitching and stamping
  • Adjust machinery to keep efficient operation and quality finishing
  • Review job orders to determine production time and quantities
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements summary:

  • 3+ years relevant experience in a bindery environment
  • Experience on cutters, saddle stitchers, perfect binders, collators and hot stampers
  • Secret (Level II) security clearance obtainable and maintainable
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and stand or walk for long periods
  • Willingness to work days, nights, evenings and overtime

Tools & skills

CutterSaddle stitcherPerfect binderCollatorHot stamperEmbossing machineDebossing machineLaser cutter

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceLife insuranceRetirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-07-06
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, evening, overtime, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 75 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyWomen, Racialized people, People with disabilities, Indigenous peoples
Security clearanceSecret
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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Canadian Bank Note Company

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Full company description

Originally established in 1897 to supply security printed products to the Government of Canada, Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited (CBN) continues to provide goods and services in Canada including: currency; passports and ePassports; driver license and identification cards; biometric solutions; postage stamps; permanent resident cards; visas; and vital statistics documents. Over the last twenty years, CBN has developed a core competency in software development and systems integration. We employ hundreds of technologists in the development and deployment of highly complex, secure identification solutions. These solutions have been proven in many successful deployments globally within the identity management and travel application market segments. Our team of highly specialized and experienced technology personnel is backed by equally talented support resources and an organization dedicated to client satisfaction. CBN's vision is to make the world a safer place in which to live and do business in by being the technological leader in the supply of solutions aimed at preventing the fraud associated with issuing and using secure documents and related systems

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Reported office locations
  • 145 Richmond Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 1A1, CA
  • 975 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4W5, CA
  • 18 Auriga Dr, Ottawa, Ontario K2E 7T9, CA
Business categories
  • Information Services
  • Financial Services
Other recorded names
  • Canadian Bank Note Company
  • Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited
Specialties
  • Lottery Systems
  • Identification Systems
  • Payment Systems
  • and Shareholder Services
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Reported total investment
0

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Originally established in 1897 to supply security printed products to the Government of Canada, Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited (CBN) continues to provide goods and services in Canada including: currency; passports and ePassports; driver license and identification cards; biometric solutions; postage stamps; permanent resident cards; visas; and vital statistics documents. Over the last twenty years, CBN has…

FieldValue
IndustryIT Services and IT Consulting
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1897
SpecialtiesLottery SystemsIdentification SystemsPayment Systemsand Shareholder Services
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Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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)

Additional Information

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.

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