Position Summary

When water strikes, we fight back!
At On Side, our Water Damage Technicians are the calm in the storm—literally. From burst pipes to sewer surprises, you’ll be the first responder who turns chaos into clean, dry order. You’ll work hands-on to remove water, set up drying equipment, and help restore homes and businesses to their pre‑disaster state. Empathy and urgency are key, you’re not just fixing spaces, you’re helping people through one of their most stressful moments.

This posting reflects an existing vacancy.

Compensation

Salary Range: $22-$25/hour
Overtime opportunities (where applicable)
On-call premium and overtime paid for rotating coverage
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

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

2 years industry experience as a Water Damage Technician
Mechanical aptitude— you can look at something and just know how it works
Demolition experience- careful, mindful, positive housekeeping
Detail oriented and curious and able to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic who takes initiative and gets the job done
Organized with a good sense of time— you’re rarely late and know where all your tools are
Physically fit— water damage can, at times, include heavy lifting and getting into (and out of) tight places




Tech savviness (capability to learn applications and computer programs as required)
Interest in cross training in Remediation, Contents Cleaning, Emergency, and helping all teams
Willing to wear the PPE that is provided for the job, including being clean shaven (if applicable) for half and full-face masks
Positive attitude and willingness to learn—we’re prepared to teach the right candidate everything they need to succeed
Reliable, dependable, and consistently brings their best effort to every job
Friendly and enjoys working in a team!
Able to successfully satisfy On Side’s criminal record check requirements
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 customerfocus — 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. Wedon’tuse artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role.

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📌 Water Damage Technician-Whitby (Ontario)
🏢 On Side Restoration Services
📍 Ontario