Lead Remediation Technician - Restoration

ServiceMaster Restore of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; 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 Remediation Technician to take ownership of water, fire, and property-damage projects and to lead a responsive crew. You’ll drive quality workmanship and safety on site from start to finish.

You will perform demolition, drying, cleaning, and restoration tasks, monitor progress with psychrometric readings, protect contents, and maintain thorough job documentation while supporting on-call emergency response.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restoration industry experience.
• Experience leading or mentoring a team.
• Current IICRC WRT certification.
• Construction and demolition knowledge.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift 50 lbs.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Leading crews on emergency mitigation and restoration projects.
• Performing demolition, drying, cleaning, and restoration activities.
• Monitoring drying progress and recording psychrometric readings.
• Protecting and packing out customer contents when required.
• Ensuring work is completed safely, professionally, and efficiently.
• Communicating with customers and team members throughout the project.
• Maintaining accurate job documentation.
• Participating in an on-call rotation to support emergency response operations.

Skills

Restoration experience

Team leadership

IICRC WRT certification

Construction knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Willingness to travel

Tools

Encircle restoration software

Job description

Benefits:

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

Lead Remediation Technician

Water, Fire & Emergency Restoration

Help People Through Some of Their Toughest Days

When a home floods, a fire damages a business, or a family faces unexpected property damage, they need more than equipment and demolition. They need people they can trust.

At ServiceMaster Restore Winnipeg, we help families and businesses recover when disaster strikes. We restore more than buildings. We restore safety, comfort, and peace of mind.

We're looking for a Lead Remediation Technician who takes pride in their work, enjoys leading others, and wants to be part of a company that's growing and investing in its people.

If you're looking for a place where your experience is valued, your leadership matters, and your career can continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Lead Remediation Technician, you'll take ownership of projects and lead crews responding to water, fire, and property damage losses.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading crews on emergency mitigation and restoration projects
• Performing demolition, drying, cleaning, and restoration activities
• Monitoring drying progress and recording psychrometric readings
• Protecting and packing out customer contents when required
• Ensuring work is completed safely, professionally, and efficiently
• Communicating with customers and team members throughout the project
• Maintaining accurate job documentation
• Participating in an on-call rotation to support emergency response operations

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of restoration industry experience
• Experience leading or mentoring a team
• Current IICRC WRT certification
• Construction and demolition knowledge
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver's licence
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift 50 lbs
• Willingness to travel when required

Assets That Will Set You Apart

• Additional IICRC certifications (AMRT, ASD, FSRT, OCT, CCT)
• Experience with mould and asbestos remediation
• Construction or trade 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
• Hourly premiums for working with hazardous materials
• Company-paid benefits for qualifying employees
• Ongoing technical and leadership training
• Opportunities to earn additional certifications and expand your expertise
• Consistent work with one of Manitoba's leading restoration companies
• A clear career path with opportunities to advance into Senior Lead Technician, Estimating, Project Management, Environmental Operations, and other leadership roles

Why Join ServiceMaster Restore Winnipeg?

We're building a team of people who care about doing great work, supporting one another, and continuously improving.

As our company grows, we're committed to creating opportunities for our people to grow with us. We believe in promoting from within, investing in training, and helping great technicians become great leaders.

If you're looking for more than just another job, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.