Are you an experienced restoration professional ready to lead projects and mentor a team? First General is looking for a Lead Mitigation Technician to join our growing restoration team. In this role, you'll lead emergency response and environmental mitigation projects, helping homeowners and businesses recover from water, fire, mold, asbestos, and other property damage.

Join our dynamic team as a Lead Mitigation Technician and take charge of restoring and protecting properties affected by water, fire, mold, or other damages. In this vital role, you will lead mitigation projects from start to finish, ensuring high-quality service delivery while supervising a team of technicians. Your expertise will help clients recover quickly and confidently, making a tangible difference in their lives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop leadership skills within a fast-paced, rewarding environment dedicated to excellence and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do

As a Lead Mitigation Technician, you'll oversee mitigation projects from start to finish while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and supervise mitigation crews on residential and commercial projects
- Coordinate staff, equipment, vehicles, and materials for emergency response
- Conduct site assessments and help determine project scope
- Perform and oversee water extraction, demolition, mold remediation, contents handling, and cleaning
- Set up, monitor, and adjust drying and environmental control equipment
- Complete moisture readings, documentation, photos, and job reports
- Train and mentor technicians on restoration procedures and safety practices
- Communicate with clients and provide project updates
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites
- Ensure compliance with IICRC standards and company safety protocols
- Participate in an after-hours emergency on-call rotation

What We're Looking For

- Minimum 2 years of restoration industry experience




- IICRC Water Restoration and Fire Restoration certifications required
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driver's abstract
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and perform physical work
- Criminal Record Check
- CSTS and WHMIS certification
- Leadership or crew supervision experience
- Experience with mitigation, demolition, restoration, or construction
- Additional IICRC certifications (AMRT, ASD, TCST, OCT, Asbestos) are considered an asset
- Standard First Aid is an asset

Skills & Qualifications

- Strong leadership and team-building abilities
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Knowledge of IICRC standards and restoration best practices
- Experience with moisture mapping, drying equipment, and psychrometrics
- Comfortable using Microsoft 365 and restoration software platforms
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail

This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to lead impactful projects in the mitigation industry. We value hands-on experience with construction or restoration work combined with leadership qualities that inspire teamwork. Join us to make a difference—helping clients recover faster while advancing your career in a supportive environment committed to your growth.

If you're a motivated restoration professional who takes pride in leading teams, solving problems, and helping customers through challenging situations, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Indeed or our Careers page.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $24.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- In office parking

Application question(s):

- What's your personal email address we can reach you at?

Experience:

- Construction: 1 year (preferred)
- Restoration: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Location:

- Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1W5 (required)

Work Location: In person

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