KOTT inc.
Why you want to work here
There’s a little KOTT in the majority of new homes built in Ottawa. Whether it’s our lumber, trusses, floors, stairs, roof, exterior cladding or all of the above, our team takes pride in knowing they helped those homes get built.
Who we are
We are one of Ontario’s largest suppliers of products for residential construction: pre-fab components, lumber, building materials, roofing, siding and stone.
What we make
We design and build pre-engineered roof trusses, pre-fab wall and floor panels and custom stair and railing systems.
Our top customers
Our customers are Ottawa’s largest homebuilders, renovators, general contractors and other construction professionals.
Our workplace culture
Five core values guide the way we run our business, and we place a high priority on employee fit with them: teamwork, accountability, safety, growth and positivity.
Career advancement
Our large range of job types presents opportunities for employees to take on more, try new things and move up or across.
Fun stuff
Twice a year we open the KOTT Store. It’s a chance for employees to get great branded clothing – KOTT pays half!
our values
We believe in giving back to the community we work and live in. KOTT donates corporately, and also gives $100/year/employee for employee-chosen initiatives.
Meet the team
Position: Railing Installation Coordinator
Name: Karli O'Brien
Age: 25
Years at company: 5
What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job?
I’m the point person for coordinating railing system installations. I work with the people who design and produce our railing systems, and coordinate the installations on our customers' job sites. Every day is different!
How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?
Before joining KOTT, I worked in customer service and admin. I spent my first three years here assembling trusses, then moved to the order desk dealing with customers, and recently became the railing installation coordinator.
What is the best part about your job?
It’s fast-paced and never boring! I love a challenge, and I get lots of opportunities in this job to troubleshoot. It’s really satisfying when I know I’ve solved a problem for a customer.
“With a huge range of job types, there’s no ‘typical’ career path here. Our core value, ‘Reach for More,’ is about growth and personal development; whether moving up, to a new team, or taking on new responsibilities
within your job.”
The job
Requirements
Most KOTT manufacturing jobs require experience working with your hands, and with power tools. Carpentry or framing experience is an asset, as is the ability to read plans. The work is physical; the ability to lift, and to stand for long periods is required.
Skills
All of our production jobs require team players with a strong work ethic. Being quality- and detail-oriented is important.
Perks
Dental benefits
Drug benefits
Eye-care benefits
Casual dress code
Free parking
Life insurance
Gym memberships
Employee recognition rewards
Hiring referral bonus
Employee and family assistance program
Discounts on third party products and services