Water Damage Technician – Flood/Fire Restoration

On Side Restoration Services Ltd.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health coverage

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

RRSP with company matching DPSP

Life and disability insurance

Advancement opportunities

Overtime opportunities

On-call premium

Job summary

On Side Restoration Services Ltd. is seeking Water Damage Technicians to respond to water events, from burst pipes to sewer issues. You will remove water, set up drying equipment, and help restore homes and businesses to pre-disaster conditions, acting as a calm, empathetic first responder for clients in stressful situations.

The role emphasizes hands-on restoration, documentation, and collaboration across teams, with on‑call rotation and advancement opportunities within a growth‑driven company.

Qualifications

• Water Damage Restoration or Demolition experience preferred.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift 50 lbs.
• Strong safety awareness and PPE compliance.
• Good time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal English communication.
• Valid driver's license with clean abstract.

Responsibilities

• Perform demolition of affected structures and materials.
• Set up and monitor drying equipment.
• Clean and restore areas impacted by water-related disasters.
• Complete restoration tasks.
• Support emergency mitigation efforts as needed.
• Documentation and tracking throughout the workday including digital uploads.

Skills

Water Damage Restoration

Demolition experience

Mechanical aptitude

Physical fitness

Safety mindset

Time management

Teamwork

English communication

Job description

Position Summary

When water strikes, we fight back!
At On Side, our Water Damage Technicians are the calm in the storm—literally. From burst pipes to sewer surprises, you’ll be the first responder who turns chaos into clean, dry order.

You’ll work hands-on to remove water, set up drying equipment, and help restore homes and businesses to their pre-disaster state. Empathy and urgency are key, you’re not just fixing spaces, you’re helping people through one of their most stressful moments.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $26-$31 /hour
• Overtime opportunities (where applicable)
• 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

• Perform demolition of affected structures and materials
• Set up and monitor drying equipment
• Clean and restore areas impacted by water-related disasters
• Complete restoration tasks
• Support emergency mitigation efforts as needed
• Documentation and tracking throughout your work day including digital uploads

What You Bring

• Technical & Industry Experience: Water Damage Restoration or Demolition experience (an asset); mindfulness with careful demo and good housekeeping practices.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Intuitive understanding of how equipment and systems work.
• Physical & Safety Readiness: Physically fit (capable of lifting 50 lbs and maneuvering tight spaces), committed to a safety-first mindset, and willing to wear required PPE (including remaining clean-shaven for half/full-face respirator masks, if applicable).
• Work Ethic & Self-Management: Highly organized, reliable, punctually on time, accurate tool tracking, and able to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive & Initiative: Self-motivated with a strong work ethic—takes initiative, gets the job done, and consistently brings best effort.
• Teamwork & Adaptability: Friendly, positive attitude, tech-savvy (able to learn job‑specific apps/programs), and enthusiastic about learning and cross‑training across Remediation, Contents Cleaning, Emergency, and other teams.
• Communication Skills: Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Licensing & Compliance: Valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract, and able to pass On Side’s criminal record check requirements.

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.