Join the Paul Davis Ottawa and Lanark Restoration Dream Team – Mitigation Technician
REPORTS TO: Field Mitigation Supervisor
LOCATION: Ottawa, ON, Canada
Are You Ready to Make a Real Difference?
As a Mitigation Technician, you’ll be on the front lines of emergency response, helping property owners recover from water, fire, mold, and other damage-related disasters.
At Paul Davis Ottawa & Lanark, we don’t just restore buildings—we restore lives. We are looking for driven, passionate, and skilled individuals to join our team of Mitigation Technicians. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, want to grow your career, and enjoy helping people recover from disasters, we want to hear from you!
Why Paul Davis?
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Impactful Work – Help homeowners and businesses rebuild after disasters, making a tangible difference every single day.
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Career Growth & Development – We invest in our team with paid training, certifications, and leadership development opportunities to help you advance.
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Supportive Team Culture – Work in an environment where your contributions matter, and your growth is celebrated.
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Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Enjoy industry-leading pay, health & dental benefits, and performance-based incentives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assess and determine the class, category, and origin of water damage.
- Utilize drying equipment and position it according to IICRC guidelines.
- Take moisture readings, create maps, and maintain records.
- Determine when the affected area is dry and safe for further work.
- Build and maintain containment as required.
- Decide on the placement of containment and negative pressure.
- Identify asbestos and mold risks, following IICRC safety protocols.
- Represent Paul Davis with professionalism, honesty, and integrity.
- Participate in on-call rotation as needed.
- Climb ladders and lift up to 75 pounds as required.
- Work safely in confined spaces and around various approved chemicals.
- Follow safety procedures, including the correct use of PPE when needed.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
- Ability to use and maintain hand, power, and truck-mounted tools.
- Ability to develop, learn, and apply operating and work procedures.
- Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to follow both written and oral instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members, contractors, and clients.
- Ability to meet predetermined deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Physical ability to safely move and relocate heavy objects.
- Ability to work flexible hours or shifts as needed.
- Strong team player, able to collaborate with employees, contractors/vendors, and the public.
- Ability to identify and report hazards and apply safe work methods.
Qualifications and Requirements:
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Industry Experience – At least 1+ year of restoration/mitigation experience.
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Certifications (or willingness to obtain): Water Restoration (WRT), Fire & Smoke (FSRT), Applied Structural Drying (ASD), Asbestos Worker, or Applied Microbial Remediation (AMRT).
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Strong Work Ethic & Adaptability – The ability to work in fast-paced, unpredictable situations.
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Attention to Detail & Problem-Solving Skills – Critical thinking and a solutions-oriented mindset.
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Physical Stamina – Ability to lift 75+ lbs, work in confined spaces, climb ladders, and handle physical labor.
- Valid Ontario G Driver’s License & Clean Driving Record.
- Ability to Pass a Police Background Check.
Mitigation Technicians must hold or be working towards 2-4 certifications as part of their career development.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive Pay, Overtime and On-Call Bonuses
- Career Pathway to Crew Chief & Leadership Roles
- Paid Certifications & Industry Training
- Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits
- Referral program.
- Fun & Supportive Work Culture
At Paul Davis Ottawa
Paul Davis is an industry leader in property damage restoration, offering a dynamic work environment where your contributions matter. At Paul Davis Ottawa, we are committed to continuous improvement and providing career development opportunities. Our company thrives on teamwork, customer service, and leadership.
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
