This posting reflects an existing vacancy.

Position Summary

Ever felt like you’re drowning in stress? Water damage in a home or business is one of the most stressful events our clients might ever experience.

Lead Water Damage Technicians at On Side do the work to evaporate water-related stress, bringing calm, order and dryness to all!

Understanding the urgency of the situation and working with customers in a caring, calm and empathetic manner are paramount to the success of a Lead WDTs day!

Working as a team, WDTs mop up the mess to ensure everything is shipshape and ready to get back to the pre-disaster state.

Compensation

- Salary Range: $21-$27/hour
- Overtime opportunities (where applicable)
- On-call premium and overtime paid for rotating coverage

Benefits

- Extended health coverage (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Group RRSP, with company matching DPSP
- Life and disability insurance
- Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility

What You’ll Do

- Team guidance and mentorship: Leading by example, coaching team members, and ensuring efficient workflow
- Hands-on proficiency: Working directly on the tools while maintaining high standards of safety and quality
- Perform demolition of affected structures and materials
- Set up and monitor drying equipment
- Clean and restore areas impacted by water-related disasters
- Complete restoration tasks
- Support emergency mitigation efforts as needed

What You Bring

- Leadership abilities and experience leading a team
- IICRC for Professional Water Damage Restoration certification (preferred)
- Knowledge of structural drying procedures and ability to perform multi-unit assessments in accordance with IICRC guidelines
- Technical expertise: Experienced with all drying tools (air movers,



negative air machines, pressurized drying systems, floor drying systems, dehumidifiers)
- Tech-savvy: Comfortable using apps and software for documentation and reporting
- Problem-solving under pressure: Quickly assessing challenges and implementing practical solutions
- Willingness to follow all company safety requirements including wearing full PPE as required: Full face masks require clean shave (if applicable)
- Organized and punctual: Strong time management and tool readiness
- Physically fit (heavy lifting, crouching, bending, standing, reaching, maneuvering in small spaces)
- A safety-first mindset
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal

Why You’ll Love Working Here

- A workplace that values respect, integrity, generosity, excellence and being customer driven
- Opportunities to grow your career and learn from the best in the industry
- A culture that celebrates teamwork, inclusion, and customer-driven service

Of Note:

- Disasters can strike at any time so a rotating schedule of 24/7 after hours on-call work is a requirement. Meaning you’ll work regular weekday hours and participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule.

At On Side, everything starts with people. We live our values — respect, integrity, generosity, excellence, and customer focus — in everything we do. Join a team that helps families, businesses,



and communities rebuild when it matters most. You’ll contribute to a workplace where people come together to bring order to chaos. Make a real impact, do work that matters, and grow your career with us. *Your application is always reviewed by real people. We don’t use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $21.00-$27.00 per hour

Perks

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- Please tell us about your experience in leading teams.
- Describe a time you had to motivate your colleagues.
- Please tell us about your experience in post-disaster reconstruction/restoration. What roles have you had that will make you an effective Water Damage lead?
- Do you consider yourself to be tech savvy? Restoration work requires documentation and tracking throughout your workday. Do you have computer, phone, and/or tablet/iPad experience and are comfortable using various computer programs?
- Tell us why you would be the best fit for this job.
- Do you have experience with drying tools (air movers, negative air machines, pressurized drying systems, floor drying systems, dehumidifiers)? If yes, describe your experience.
- This position can be physically demanding and requires a person to bend, crouch, reach, kneel, etc. Heavy lifting is also a job requirement. Do you have any restrictions?
- Do you have a valid (or expired) IICRC certificates?

Licence/Certification:
- Canadian Driver's License (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Lead, Water Damage Technician (Flood/Fire Restoration) (Winnipeg)
🏢 On Side Restoration
📍 Winnipeg