Job Description

Be the calm after the storm. Join a passionate team that helps people rebuild their lives after disaster strikes. As a Cleaner / Packer, you'll play a hands-on role in restoring personal and commercial belongings with precision, empathy, and care.

Key Responsibilities

Pack, catalog, and clean contents from disaster-affected areas Use Encircle Restoration Software for inventory Perform pre/post-construction and structural cleaning Clean fabrics, textiles, and various surfaces Cross training in demolition and water emergencies

What You Bring

Positive attitude and strong work ethic Good organizational and communication skills Physically fit, capable of heavy lifting and safety-conscious Tech-savvy (comfortable using apps/software) Valid driver's license and clean abstract Clear criminal record English proficiency, written and spoken

Preferred Experience

Experience in hospitality, professional cleaning, moving services, or textile care is considered an asset and can contribute to success in this role. Strong customer service skills required.

Of Note

Disasters can strike at any time so a rotating schedule of 24/7 after hours on-call work is a requirement.

What's in it for you?

We're an established company in a growing industry and we need awesome people! We WANT you to be fulfilled by your work, we WANT you to enjoy the people you work with and we WANT to provide you with learning and advancement opportunities. We also love that we're able to provide an employee assistance program, RRSP matching and a comprehensive health plan which includes extended medical (ex. chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, vision) dental, long-term disability (LTD) and life insurance. At On Side we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Get on our side!

Both major weather disasters and minor accidents involving water, fire, and more happen every day, and in our industry, this is how we keep busy, restoring properties 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Mother Nature usually doesn't wait for an invitation, but we're in the business of dealing with party crashers, and we've done it for over 40 years!

We have branches from Victoria, BC to St. John's, Newfoundland and (almost) everywhere in between. Our fantastic team of over 2,000 employees stretches far and wide across Canada, and we're growing--YOU could be the next great addition!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match Vision care
Application question(s):

Are you organized and can clearly list contents that you have packed? Restoration work requires documentation and tracking throughout your workday. Do you have computer and/or tablet/iPad experience? Are you comfortable navigating and using applications for photos and recording information while on site? Are you interested in growing with the company and opportunities for advancement? This position will consist of active learning and evolving and working towards building a career. Are you physically fit? Can you lift 35lbs and walk upstairs when required? Are you capable of repetitive heavy lifting? Moving furniture and boxes are the norm in this position so being physically capable is a requirement. Restoration work can be dirty. Flooded basements and sewer backups are the norm. Are you able and willing to work in these conditions? Are you able to work independently or part of a team? Do you have a preference? If you have a preference, please tell us why. Are you able to work a Rotating On-Call Schedule?
This is additional to scheduled daytime hours. We are disaster relief so there is an Emergency On-Call requirement for all employees. Premium is paid.

Are you a good communicator? This job requires in-depth discussions with homeowners and co-workers. Being patient, clear and calm is a must: especially when a homeowner is in distress.
Please describe your capability and attitude when dealing with all people:

Are you able to work later than scheduled when required?
A job sometimes requires an additional hour or two of overtime to be fully complete. Being available to work a bit extra to get the job done is helpful (vs returning the next day for a quick finish). Overtime is paid.

Tell us about your cleaning and packing experience and why you would be the best person for this job.
Experience:

Packing (contents in a home): 1 year (preferred) Residential Cleaning: 1 year (preferred) Demolition: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Canadian Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person