Water Damage Technician Lead – Winnipeg

On Side Restoration Services Ltd.; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health coverage

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Group RRSP with company matching DPSP

Life and disability insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

On Side Restoration Services Ltd. is seeking a Lead Water Damage Technician in Winnipeg, Manitoba to guide a team, perform hands-on restoration, and ensure safety and high-quality outcomes after water events.

The role requires coordinating drying operations and skilled debris removal in residential and commercial settings. The position supports a 24/7 on-call rotation, with opportunities for advancement and comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience in a restoration or field service team.
• IICRC Water Damage Restoration certification preferred.
• Knowledge of structural drying procedures and multi-unit assessments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team, ensuring efficient workflow.
• Hands-on work on the tools with emphasis on safety and quality.
• Perform demolition of affected structures and materials.
• Set up and monitor drying equipment.
• Clean and restore areas impacted by water disasters.
• Complete restoration tasks and assist with emergency mitigation as needed.

Skills

Leadership

IICRC cert preferred

English communication

Tools

Drying equipment operation

Job description

Ever felt like you’re drowning in stress? Water damage in a home or business is one of the most stressful events our clients might ever experience.

Lead Water Damage Technicians at On Side do the work to evaporate water-related stress, bringing calm, order and dryness to all!
Understanding the urgency of the situation and working with customers in a caring, calm and empathetic manner are paramount to the success of a Lead WDTs day!
Working as a team, WDTs mop up the mess to ensure everything is shipshape and ready to get back to the pre-disaster state.

This posting reflects an existing vacancy.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $21-$27/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

• Team guidance and mentorship: Leading by example, coaching team members, and ensuring efficient workflow
• Hands-on proficiency: Working directly on the tools while maintaining high standards of safety and quality
• 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

What You Bring

• Leadership abilities and experience leading a team
• IICRC for Professional Water Damage Restoration certification (preferred)
• Knowledge of structural drying procedures and ability to perform multi-unit assessments in accordance with IICRC guidelines
• Technical expertise: Experienced with all drying tools (air movers, negative air machines, pressurized drying systems, floor drying systems, dehumidifiers)
• Tech-savvy: Comfortable using apps and software for documentation and reporting
• Problem-solving under pressure: Quickly assessing challenges and implementing practical solutions
• Willingness to follow all company safety requirements including wearing full PPE as required: Full face masks require clean shave (if applicable)
• Organized and punctual: Strong time management and tool readiness
• Physically fit (heavy lifting, crouching, bending, standing, reaching, maneuvering in small spaces)
• 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’llcontribute to a workplace where people come together to bringorderto 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.