Asbestos Technicians

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.