Asbestos & Environmental Technician
Paul Davis Restoration Ottawa & Lanark
Reports to: Mitigation Manager
Make a Difference Every Day
At Paul Davis, we restore homes, businesses, and peace of mind after disasters. Whether responding to a flooded basement, fire damage, mold contamination, or asbestos concerns, our team is there when people need us most.
We're looking for an experienced, safety-focused Asbestos & Environmental Technician who takes pride in quality workmanship, works well under pressure, and wants to build a long-term career with an industry leader.
What You'll Do
As part of our Mitigation Services team, you will:
- Perform asbestos abatement in accordance with Ontario regulations and company procedures.
- Complete mould remediation and lead-safe work practices.
- Perform water damage mitigation, emergency response, demolition, and structural drying.
- Build containments and maintain negative air environments.
- Install and monitor drying equipment.
- Complete emergency board-ups and tarping when required.
- Document work using photos, moisture readings, and mobile technology.
- Communicate professionally with homeowners, tenants, adjusters, and project managers.
- Ensure every project is completed safely, efficiently, and to IICRC and Paul Davis standards.
What We're Looking For
Required
- Previous asbestos abatement experience
- Knowledge of Ontario asbestos regulations
- Valid driver's licence with a clean driving record
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Comfortable working in PPE including respirators
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation
- Ability to work overtime and after-hours emergency calls
Preferred
- Worker or Supervisor Asbestos Certification
- IICRC Water Restoration Technician (WRT)
- Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT)
- Trauma Scene or Biohazard experience
- Confined Space or Working at Heights certification
- First Aid / CPR
Don't meet every qualification? We still encourage you to apply.
Compensation & Benefits
We believe in rewarding great people.
Compensation
- Competitive hourly wage based on experience
- Additional $3/hour premium while performing asbestos abatement
- Paid overtime
- On-call compensation
- Performance and advancement opportunities
Benefits
- Employer-paid health and dental benefits (85% employer / 15% employee)
- Company vehicle during working hours
- Company iPhone
- Company uniforms and PPE
- Paid training and certification renewals
- IICRC Certification opportunities
- Paul Davis University training
- Career advancement into:
- Lead Technician
- Environmental Supervisor
- Project Manager
- Mitigation Manager
Why Join Paul Davis?
At Paul Davis, we invest in our people.
You'll work alongside experienced restoration professionals using modern equipment while receiving ongoing technical and leadership training.
Our culture is built around:
- Deliver What You Promise
- Respect the Individual
- Have Pride in What You Do
- Practice Continuous Improvement
Our Vision:
To provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need.
Our Mission:
To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best-in-Class results.
The Right Candidate
You're someone who:
- Works safely without compromise.
- Takes ownership of every project.
- Enjoys physical, hands-on work.
- Wants to learn and continuously improve.
- Thrives in a team environment.
- Understands that every job is someone's home or business.
You take pride in restoring more than buildings—you help restore people's lives.
Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.
We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do.
Our Vision:
To Provide Extraordinary Care While Serving People In Their Time Of Need.
Our Values:
Deliver What You Promise
Respect The Individual
Have Pride In What You Do
Practice Continuous Improvement
Our Mission:
To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results