Restoration Labourer

Pro-Claim Group • Duncanville, TX

5d • CA$20 - CA$25

About The Position

Downs Construction Ltd. is hiring a Restoration Labourer to support project management and flood teams in completing daily restoration work. The role provides hands-on learning across varied tasks, including clean demolition and minor flood technician work. Labourers take direction from staff and collaborate with coworkers, field teams, customers, and project management. The work includes preparing and protecting job sites, assisting with water extraction and drying, removing damaged materials, cleaning and disinfecting areas, and disposing of debris. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Requirements

• Hold a valid British Columbia driver's licence (N or Class 5).
• Participate in the on-call shift rotation.
• Be able to lift industrial fans weighing approximately 30–40 lbs.
• Be able to load and unload wheeled industrial dehumidifiers weighing 130–140 lbs.
• Pass a criminal record check and a driver's abstract check, subject to company approval.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Have collaborative, communicative, and strong listening skills.
• Provide great customer service.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Construction and/or restoration experience.
• IICRC WRT certification.

Responsibilities

• Remove construction materials and take direction from staff.
• Maintain a neat and orderly company vehicle, if assigned.
• Work collaboratively with applicable departments.
• Communicate with customers, field team members, project management team members, and coworkers.
• Complete necessary paperwork in detail using the Restorify project management app.
• Complete a daily timecard using ADP.
• Follow PPCR health and safety policies.
• Help prepare work areas, including protecting unaffected areas, moving contents, and cleaning debris.
• Help set up and transport flood-related equipment, including pumps, vacuums, hoses, and dehumidifiers, and follow instructions for proper placement.
• Assist with water extraction using proper equipment under the guidance of flood technicians.
• Remove damaged materials, including baseboards, door casings, drywall, insulation, and flooring.
• Detach bifold, interior, exterior, and sliding doors, including sliding doors with mirrors.
• Clean and disinfect areas to prevent mould growth, including wiping surfaces and applying antimicrobial treatments and specialized cleaning agents.
• Help set up and monitor drying equipment, such as dehumidifiers and air movers.
• Collect and dispose of debris generated on site.

Benefits

• Free extended health and dental benefits after completing a three-month probation period.
• Group Retirement Savings Plan with RRSP matching.
• $500 per year for each offered paramedical service, such as massage therapy, physiotherapy, or chiropractic care.
• $750 per year for mental health-related services, such as clinical psychologists or registered clinical counsellors.
• Health Care Spending Account contribution of $500 per year for single plans or $1,000 per year for family plans, to put toward extended health and dental benefits.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed