Join the O’Brien Family of Professionals

In 1963, Hubert O’Brien, and his brother George, founded O’Brien Lifting Solutions. They built the business on the foundation of hard work, persistence, and exceptional service. The strong values that the O’Brien brothers practised in the early years – those of integrity and passion for their work – continue to drive the business today.

We are proud to deliver top-quality products, 24/7 emergency service, and personalized customer care, all based on our philosophy of treating employees and customers like family.

If you are looking for a challenging, rewarding career in a family-oriented culture, where character, empathy, and integrity are core values, please apply to any of our open positions by sending your cover letter and resume to hr@obrienls.ca.

Current Openings

Prerequisites:

  • Accounting Designation Preferred, but not required
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong leadership skills

Duties and Responsibilities

As the Accounting Controller, your duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to),

  • Responsible for the financial reporting of the Company including all of its divisions across Canada
  • Issuing Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP by the deadlines established
  • Financial Analysis, including cost analysis, cost / benefit analysis and continually assessing cost
    savings opportunities
  • Review Agreements and Contracts to ensure the Company’s exposure, areas of risk and key
    points are highlighted and addressed
  • Ensure all company charge-out rates (and associated costs) are current
  • Prepare Annual Financial Budgets for all divisions in Canada (Sales, Capital Expenditure, Cost,
    etc)
  • Work with the Department Managers and your direct report to Prepare Sales Forecasts for all divisions in Canada
  • Prepare periodic Agent Sales and Commission Reports
  • Ensure Accounts Receivable Aging is current
  • Ensure KPI are met or on track and responsible for reporting these
  • Periodic Reporting Requirements (Sales Analysis, Non-Productive Labour, Weekly Variance
    Report, Shop / Install Labour Overage Report)
  • Run Weekly Sales Reports (backlog, outstanding quotes, new orders)
  • Primary point of contact with external IT company
    • Responsible for on-boarding and off-boarding of staff (new hires and departures)
  • Create and generate Jet Reports as required from time to time.
  • Assist with providing financial support for the annual SRED claim
  • Manage the Capital Request process
  • Maintain banking relationships and ensure reporting compliance
  • Review and Approve all Expense Reports
  • Oversee the Company’s transaction processing systems:
    • Identify weaknesses and inefficiencies in the Company’s existing systems and processes
      and make formal recommendations for improvement.
  • Oversee Foreign Contracts and update Company Foreign exchange rates on a regular basis
  • Lead the implementation of future ERP upgrade and any other software applications / additions
  • Other responsibilities, as required from time to time

This position will report to the Chief Executive Officer of O’Brien Lifting Solutions Inc.

  • Quote deficiency repairs from PM inspections
  • Source out materials for deficiency quotes
  • Quote follow up repairs from service calls
  • Source out material for follow up repairs from service calls
  • Keep inspection reminder spreadsheet updated
  • Send out reminders to customers on upcoming inspections
  • Quote Inspections as required
  • Assist with technical support for service break downs with technicians
  • Assist with spare part orders when requested
  • Keep spreadsheet updated of shop teardowns and breakdowns
  • Quote shop breakdowns / evaluations
  • Other duties as required

Please apply to hr@obrienls.ca if you are interested.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $28.00-$44.00 per hour

Job description

We are seeking a resourceful and self-motivated individual to join our dynamic team as a Crane Technicians at our Burlington and London ON, locations.

Competitive Compensation Package

O’Brien offers a competitive wage and group benefits package where premiums are 100% company paid.

Competitive Retirement Program

O’Brien will match your RRSP contributions, up to 4% of your earnings. The % will increase with years of service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
  • Determine the extent of repair required
  • Respond to after hour service calls / on call
  • Ensure O’Brien’s and customer’s safety policies and procedures are followed at all times.
  • Resolve emergency breakdown situations
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
  • Test repaired equipment for proper performance
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
  • Complete inspection reports and daily timesheets
  • Other duties as required

Qualifications:

  • 2- 3 year’s experience in servicing overhead cranes
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license

Please apply to any of our open positions by sending your cover letter and resume to hr@obrienls.ca

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $22.00-$35.00 per hour

Job description

We are currently seeking resourceful and self-motivated individuals to join our dynamic team of Overhead Door/Dock technicians.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Travel by vehicle to job sites daily and utilize expertise to determine the extent of repairs required.
  • Inspect and complete repairs of door or dock equipment as per work order.
  • Able to work after regular business hours in order to respond to service calls.
  • Remain current on door and dock industry products and services.
  • Accurately complete daily timesheets and inspection reports.
  • Ensure O’Brien’s and customer’s safety policies and procedures are followed at all times.
  • Resolve emergency breakdown situations promptly and professionally.
  • Provide excellent customer service at all times.
  • Desire to further develop mechanical skills and learn new techniques to work more efficiently.
  • Communicate with Manager if a problem occurs or the scope of work changes.
  • Help maintain and upkeep inventory on company truck and have knowledge and understanding of parts.
  • Must be able to work in fast pace environments without sacrificing safety and quality.
  • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts.
  • Test repaired equipment for proper performance.
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work.
  • Other duties as required.

Job Type / Category

  • Labour & Speciality Trade
  • Work primarily in an industrial setting
  • Travel required
  • Overtime as required
  • May be exposed to construction sites
  • Weekend work may be required

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience working with overhead door and dock equipment is an asset
  • A valid CWB welding certificate is an asset
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Ability to safely lift 100lbs

Competitive Compensation Package

O’Brien offers a competitive wage and group benefits package where premiums are 100% company paid.

Competitive Retirement Program

O’Brien will match your RRSP contributions, up to 4% of your earnings. The % will increase with years of service.

Please apply to any of our open positions by sending your cover letter and resume to hr@obrienls.ca

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and delegate tasks to the plant employees.
  • Meet and communicate with Shop Foreman daily for updates and planning.
  • Fit and weld large industrial lifting equipment
  • Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment
  • Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
  • Machine, mill and drill product as required
  • Assist in mechanical assembly of related technologies
  • Ensure O’Brien’s safety policies and procedures are always followed
  • Complete daily time entry
  • Works independently as well as in a team environment
  • Able to be a team player
  • Utilizes problem solving skills
  • Communicates with different internal departments
  • Working in fast paced environment
  • Work well under pressure
  • Monitor parts usage and report on any material issues
  • Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance and repair technology
  • Other duties as required

Requirements:

  •  Proven experience as a Welder Fitter
  • Demonstrated ability to operate material handling equipment
  • Attention to detail in all areas of work
  • Positive team attitude. Willingness to learn
  • Must be able to work well independently as well as a member of a team
  • Fast paced environment – must be able to work well under pressure
  • Able to read blueprints and engineering drawings

Working Conditions:

  •  Working in a Plant Manufacturing environment

Competitive Compensation Package 

O’Brien offers a competitive wage and group benefits package where premiums are 100% company paid.

Competitive Retirement Program

O’Brien will match your RRSP contributions, up to 4% of your earnings. The % will increase with years of service.

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees/visitors must wear a mask, undergo temperature check as well as frequently cleaning of high-traffic areas.

Please apply to any of our open positions by sending your cover letter and resume to hr@obrienls.ca