Water Damage
Restoration Technician

About the Role

Restoration Canada is looking for an experienced Water Damage Restoration Technician to join our GTA team. You will respond rapidly to water, sewage, and fire-related emergencies, performing mitigation and demolition work to minimize damage and accelerate the drying process for residential and commercial properties.

This is an on-the-road position based in Gormley, ON, with standard hours of 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Additional hours may be required to complete daily tasks, along with monthly on-call rotations covering evenings and weekends.

Schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to emergency water, sewage, and fire-related damage calls
• Extract water from flood and fire-damaged structures
• Set up containment barriers and content protection systems
• Perform demolition: remove damaged carpet, hardwood, baseboard, cabinets, drywall, and laminate
• Handle contents precisely — assess salvageable vs. non-salvageable items
• Take accurate moisture readings and set up drying equipment for optimal drying time
• Deliver materials to and from restoration job sites
• Assist with commercial kitchen and hood cleaning projects
• Keep vehicle interior clean and ensure all required supplies are on board
• Maintain warehouse and equipment in an organized and clean condition
• Advise clients appropriately, qualify jobs, and build customer confidence
• Attend training meetings as determined by management

Requirements

• ✕ WRT certification required — Water Damage Restoration Technician (IICRC) is a must
• ✕ Valid driver's license in good standing — required
• ✕ Minimum 1 year of water restoration experience (recent)
• ✓ Ability to lift 50 lbs and work comfortably in tight or confined spaces
• ✓ High standard of personal grooming and professional appearance
• ✓ Reliable attendance and punctuality that meets company standards
• ✓ Strong interpersonal skills — ability to build good working relationships at all levels
• ★ Spanish language skills are an asset

Benefits