Restoration technicians are the first responders on-site. They execute emergency cleanup, mitigation, and demolition to stabilize properties and prevent secondary damage (like mold growth).

Key Responsibilities:

- Emergency Response: Perform water extraction, sewage cleanup, fire and soot removal, and storm board-ups.
- Equipment Setup: Deploy and monitor air movers, industrial dehumidifiers, and air scrubbers.
- Demo & Prep: Remove wet or unsalvageable materials (such as drywall, insulation, or flooring) and prep job sites.
- Testing & Tracking: Take daily moisture and humidity readings using specialized meters.
- Inventory & Maintenance: Load and organize company vehicles and keep equipment clean and functional.
- Abatement: Asbestos abatement and removal.

Qualifications:

- Minimum 2 years of relevant hands-on experience in water damage restoration, mitigation, or related property restoration activities in residential and/or commercial settings
- Knowledge of mitigation techniques to prevent further property damage and support effective recovery.
- Ability to identify and manage environmental concerns on job sites.
- Area of specialization: Asbestos abatement and removal.
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with team members, supervisors, and clients.
- Attention to detail, ability to follow safety protocols, and willingness to work in diverse conditions (e.g., wet, dusty, confined spaces).
- Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort using restoration tools and equipment.
- Valid driver's licence required. Vehicle supplied by employer
- Previous experience in restoration, construction,



or a related field is an asset; relevant training or certifications in restoration or safety (e.g., WHMIS, first aid)

Employment Details

- Employment type: Permanent, full-time
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Vacancies: 1
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required.

Job Responsibilities

- Load, unload and transport construction materials.
- Perform pre-operational inspection.
- Assist in demolishing buildings.
- Clean and pile salvaged materials.
- Perform routine maintenance work.
- Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants.
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites.
- Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction.
- Perform on-site servicing and repair.

Work workplace:

- Outdoors, at heights, underground, confined spaces
- Noisy, dangerous, dusty, cold/refrigerated and hot environments

Physical requirements:

- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines

Security requirements:

- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)

Pay: $37.50 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- Do you have at least 2 years of relevant work experience?

Experience:
- Restoration: 2 years (required)

Language:
- English (required)

Licence/Certification:
- drivers licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

📌 Disaster Restoration Technician (Ottawa)
🏢 HMRS
📍 Ottawa