General Labourer (Water Damage) – Kitchener

On Side Restoration Services Ltd.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health coverage

EAP

RRSP with company matching DPSP

Life and disability insurance

Advancement opportunities

24/7 on-call schedule

Job summary

On Side Restoration Services Ltd. is seeking Labourers to support water damage restoration across homes and businesses. The role involves assisting technicians, performing demolition, and setting up drying equipment. This entry point offers growth toward technician roles and includes on-call rotation.

Applicants should be physically fit, comfortable with tools, and eager to learn. A safety mindset and strong English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit with ability to lift and work in tight spaces.
• Comfort with using hand and power tools.
• Mechanical aptitude; ability to understand how things work.
• Interest in demolition and emergency mitigation tasks.
• Desire to train into a technician role.
• Willingness to learn applications and computer programs as required.
• Follow all safety rules and PPE requirements (including clean shave when full face masks are used).
• Strong teamwork and clear communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Clean and restore areas impacted by water-related disasters.
• Assist technicians with restoration tasks.
• Demonstrate demolition of affected structures and materials.
• Set up and monitor drying equipment.
• Support emergency mitigation efforts as needed.
• Heavy lifting when moving and rearranging household contents.

Skills

Physically fit

Hand and power tools

Mechanical aptitude

Demolition and mitigation

Willingness to train

Tech savviness

Safety mindset

Teamwork and communication

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Valid driver’s license

English communication

Job description

Position Summary

Labourers at On Side are important team members who help rebuild and restore damaged property, anywhere and anytime disaster strikes. Willing to learn, eager to being taught and full of ambition, the Labourer knows they’re going places in life and this is the first stop on the way to success!

Water damage in a home or business is one of the most stressful events our clients might ever experience. At On Side, Water Damage Technicians (WDTs) go wherever a burst pipe, blocked drain, sewer backup or other water-related disaster calls.

Working directly with the Water Damage Technicians, learning the ropes, this position is the steppingstone to becoming a Tech!

Compensation

• Salary Range: $21-$24/hour
• Overtime opportunities (regularly)
• 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

• Clean and restore areas impacted by water-related disasters
• Assist technicians with restoration tasks
• Perform demolition of affected structures and materials
• Set up and monitor drying equipment
• Support emergency mitigation efforts as needed
• Heavy lifting when moving and re arranging household contents

What You Bring

• Physically fit— water damage can, at times, include heavy lifting and getting into (and out of) tight places
• Understanding and experience using hand and power tools
• Mechanical aptitude— you can look at something and just know how it works
• Interest in demolition and emergency mitigation
• Desire to train into a technician role
• Tech savviness (capability to learn applications and computer programs as required)
• Willingness to follow all company safety requirements including wearing full PPE as required: Full face masks require clean shave (if applicable)
• Curious nature, always want to know how things happen
• Strong people, teamwork and communication skills
• Attention to detail, ability to follow directions
• A safety mindset
• Valid driver’s licence, clean drivers abstract and a clean criminal record (we do check)
• 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 OnSide, 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.