Lead Environmental Technician - Restoration

ServiceMaster Restore®; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

ServiceMaster Restore Winnipeg is seeking a Lead Environmental Technician to head mould, asbestos and environmental remediation projects. You will establish containments, monitor negative air systems, and guide field crews to complete work safely and to industry standards.

This role offers on-call rotation, advancement opportunities into senior leadership roles, ongoing training, and a competitive wage with benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of environmental remediation or restoration experience.
• Experience leading field crews.
• Strong knowledge of mould remediation, asbestos abatement, and site safety.
• Current IICRC certification (AMRT, WRT, or equivalent).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to wear full PPE and respiratory protection.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift 50 lbs.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• As Lead Environmental Technician, you will head remediation projects and ensure work is completed safely, professionally, and in line with industry standards.
• Responsibilities include: Leading mould, asbestos, and environmental remediation projects; establishing and maintaining containments and environmental controls; setting up and monitoring negative air systems; performing remediation and selective demolition; ensuring safety compliance; training and guiding field crews; completing site documentation and reporting; supporting water, fire, and emergency restoration projects as needed; and participating in on-call rotation for emergency response.

Skills

Environmental remediation

Leadership

Mould remediation

Asbestos abatement

Site safety

IICRC-certified

Driver's license

PPE & respirator use

Physical stamina

Travel willingness

Tools

Encircle restoration software

Job description

Benefits

• Training & development
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

Lead Environmental Technician Mould, Asbestos & Environmental Remediation

Protect People. Lead Important Work. Build a Career.

Environmental remediation is about more than removing mould or asbestos.

It's about making homes safer, helping families move forward, and protecting the health of the people who live and work in the spaces we restore.

At ServiceMaster Restore Winnipeg, we take that responsibility seriously.

We're looking for a Lead Environmental Technician who is passionate about quality work, enjoys leading teams, and wants to play an important role in a growing company.

What You'll Do

As a Lead Environmental Technician, you'll lead remediation projects and help ensure work is completed safely, professionally, and in compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading mould, asbestos, and environmental remediation projects
• Establishing and maintaining containments and environmental controls
• Setting up and monitoring negative air systems
• Performing remediation and selective demolition activities
• Ensuring compliance with safety procedures and environmental regulations
• Training, guiding, and supporting field crews
• Completing site documentation and reporting
• Leading and supporting water, fire, and emergency restoration projects as operational needs require
• Participating in an on-call rotation to support emergency response operations

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of environmental remediation or restoration experience
• Experience leading field crews
• Strong knowledge of mould remediation, asbestos abatement, and site safety
• Current IICRC certification (AMRT, WRT, or equivalent)
• Valid driver's licence
• Ability to wear full PPE and respiratory protection when required
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift 50 lbs
• Willingness to travel when required

Assets That Will Set You Apart

• Additional IICRC certifications
• Formal asbestos abatement training
• Experience with air monitoring and environmental controls
• Construction or demolition experience
• Experience with restoration software such as Encircle
• First Aid certification

What You'll Get

• $25-$30/hour based on experience, certifications, and demonstrated leadership capability
• Premium pay when performing qualifying environmental remediation work requiring full PPE and respiratory protection
• Company-paid benefits for qualifying employees
• Ongoing technical, leadership, and certification training
• Diverse work across environmental, water, fire, commercial, and catastrophic loss projects
• A clear career path with opportunities to advance into Senior Lead Technician, Environmental Operations Leadership, Estimating, Project Management, and other leadership positions

Why Join ServiceMaster Restore Winnipeg?

We believe great technicians deserve opportunities to become great leaders.

As our company continues to grow, we're investing in our people, expanding our capabilities, and creating opportunities for advancement. You'll gain experience across multiple service lines, develop valuable technical expertise, and play a key role in helping our customers recover from some of their most challenging situations.