Water Damage Technician - Post-Disaster

When water strikes, we strike back!

At On Side, our water damage technicians are the calm in the storm — literally. Whether it's a burst pipe or a sewer backup, you'll be the first responder to turn chaos into a clean, dry, and safe environment.

You'll work in the field to extract water, install drying equipment, and contribute to the restoration of residential and commercial properties after a disaster. Empathy and a sense of urgency are essential: you're not just restoring spaces, you're helping people through one of the most stressful times of their lives.

*(This posting reflects a currently vacant position)*

Compensation

• Salary scale: $20-$26/hour
• Paid overtime for rotating coverage
• Opportunities for overtime (where applicable)

Benefits

• Full collective health insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Collective REER with employer contributions (RPDB)
• Life and disability insurance
• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility

What You'll Do

• Perform demolition of affected structures and materials
• Install and monitor drying equipment
• Clean and restore areas damaged by water
• Complete required restoration work
• Participate in emergency interventions and mitigation measures as needed

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience in post-disaster work or transferable skills (demolition, interior finishing, etc.)
• IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician certification (an asset)
• Mechanical aptitude — you can look at an object and know how it works
• Attention to detail and curiosity
• Organized and have a good sense of time — you're rarely late and know where all your tools are
• Resourceful and solution-oriented; able to adapt to unexpected situations, use available resources, and solve problems safely and efficiently on-site or with clients
• High flexibility in scheduling; available to work outside regular hours, cover short-notice shifts, and work occasional evening or weekend shifts
• Good physical condition — water damage work sometimes requires lifting heavy loads and entering tight spaces (and getting out)
• Comfort with technology and quick learning of software
• Friendly and enjoy working in a team
• Safety-first mindset
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Clean criminal record

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• A workplace that values respect, integrity, generosity, excellence, and customer focus
• Opportunities to develop your career and learn from the best in the industry
• A culture that values teamwork, inclusion, and customer-focused service
• Note:

Disasters can happen at any time, which is why a rotating on-call schedule after regular hours, 24/7, is required. This means you'll work regular hours during the week and participate in a rotating on-call schedule outside regular hours.

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 put order in the chaos.

Make a real impact, do work that matters, and develop your career with us.

*Your application is always reviewed by real people. We do not use artificial intelligence to sort, evaluate, or select candidates for this position.*

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $20.00 to $26.00 per hour

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Extended Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Equal contribution to REER
• Company Events
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site Parking
• Casual Dress Code
• Prescreening Questions:
• Have you used manual and/or electrical tools before? Have you done any demolition work? Please describe your experience or level of comfort:
• Post-disaster work can be messy. Flooded basements and sewer backups are common. Are you able and willing to work in these conditions?
• This position may be physically demanding and require someone to bend, crouch, lie down, kneel, lift heavy objects, etc. Will this pose a problem?
• If you arrive at a job site and realize you're missing an essential tool or equipment, how do you react?
• The post-disaster restoration field operates 24/7. Are you comfortable with a variable schedule including evenings, weekends, and last-minute calls?
• What is your current status allowing you to work in Canada (work permit, permanent resident, or citizen)?

If you hold a work permit, what is its expiry date and do you plan to renew it soon?

• Tell us about your post-disaster experience or any other relevant experience. What skills have you developed and how would they help you succeed in this role?

Experience

• Post-disaster: 2 years (Desired)
• Licenses/Certifications:
• Canadian Driver's License (Required)
• Valid IICRC certification (or expired) (Desired)
• Location: On-site