Remediation Technician Lead – Kitchener

On Side Restoration; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restoration company in Waterloo is seeking a Lead Remediation Technician to oversee remediation services for asbestos and mould. The role involves leading a team, ensuring safety on site, and effective communication with clients and project partners. Candidates must have the Type 3 Asbestos certification and strong teamwork skills. This position offers competitive pay, learning opportunities, and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Employee assistance program

RRSP matching

Comprehensive health plan

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English both written and spoken.
• Valid driver's licence and clean criminal record required.
• Experience with heavy lifting and working in tight spaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the remediation team.
• Ensure safe work areas from asbestos and mould.
• Communicate effectively with clients and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Physical fitness

Education

Type 3 Asbestos ticket / (AAW) certification

IICRC certificate

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Compensation

$27 – $32 / hour (full-time / permanent)

The Job – Lead Remediation Technician

When disasters happen, Remediation Technicians at On Side are truly on ‘your side’. Asbestos and mould can pop-up anywhere and requires special knowledge and experience to deal with. Lead Remediation Technicians can direct the Remediation team while performing remediation services and protecting the health and safety of workers and clients.

The Lead on this team reports to the Operations Manager and helps with the day-to-day on-site direction of the team. Leading communications with Project Managers, Adjusters and trades, communication skills are a necessary requirement of the job.

Lead Remediation Technicians are responsible for :

• Type 3 asbestos abatement
• Leading and providing direction to the team
• Communicating with cross-functional teams and clients
• Ensuring a safe work area from asbestos by knowing how to remove and remediate potential dangers from the work site
• Identifying and disposing of asbestos contaminated materials
• Identifying and disposing of mould contaminated materials
• Demolition
• Building containments

What you bring :

• Type 3 Asbestos ticket / (AAW) certification (Must have)
• Physically fit— remediation can, at times, include heavy lifting and getting into (and out of) tight places
• Clean shaven (if applicable) for half and full mask fits
• Experience using hand and power tools
• You love people and have great communication skills
• An optimistic outlook and a real desire to help
• Organized with a good sense of time— you’re rarely late and know where all your tools are
• Friendly and enjoys working in a team!
• A safety-first mindset
• Valid driver’s licence and a clean criminal record (we do check)
• Ability to drive large fleet vehicles and park in residential areas
• Ability to communicate in English both written and spoken

Other stuff that will contribute to your success :

• IICRC certificate
• A background in demolition
• Construction experience

Of Note

Disasters can strike at any time so a rotating schedule of 24 / 7 after hours on-call work is a requirement.

What’s in it for you?

We’re an established company in a growing industry and we need awesome people! We WANT you to be fulfilled by your work, we WANT you to enjoy the people you work with and we WANT to provide you with learning and advancement opportunities. We also love that we’re able to provide an employee assistance program, RRSP matching and a comprehensive health plan which includes extended medical (ex. chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, vision) dental, long-term disability (LTD) and life insurance. At On Side we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.