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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: $26-$32/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

• 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

• Previous industry experience as a Water Damage Technician
• Mechanical aptitude— you can look at something and just know how it works
• Demolition experience- careful, mindful, good 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!
• A safety-first mindset
• Valid driver’s license & clean drivers abstract
• 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 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.

On Side Restoration welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

**Your application is always reviewed by real people. We don’t use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Application question(s):

• What do you bring from your past work experience (restoration and/or construction) that will help you succeed in this role?
• Please tell us your hand and/or power tools as well as demolition experience.
• Do you have a valid (or expired) IICRC certificate?
• Restoration work requires documentation and tracking throughout your workday. Are you comfortable operating a phone to navigate through applications and record information as instructed?
• Restoration work can be dirty. Flooded basements and sewer backups are the norm. Are you able and willing to work in these conditions?
• Our team operates on a rotating after-hours emergency on-call schedule (compensated with premium and overtime rates). How would this fit into your current routine, and are there any specific constraints or concerns we should be aware of regarding your ability to respond to after-hours calls?
• Regularly driving company vehicles is a key part of this role. How would you describe your current driving record and overall comfort behind the wheel?
• This position can be physically demanding and requires a person to bend, crouch, reach, kneel, etc. Heavy lifting (50lbs) is also a job requirement. Are you comfortable with this?

Licence/Certification:

• Canadian Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person