Job Description

Company Overview

URS is a Northern BC restoration company, and has recently become a member of the Canstar Group of Companies. With branches in Prince George, Smithers, Terrace, and Quesnel, URS focuses on helping people after experiencing a fire, flood, or other structural damage to their home or business.



We are a company that builds careers, with training initiatives like the Perfect File building skills that prepare you for the advancement opportunities that we are known for.



Lake days and BBQ's are some of the fun events that we believe makes the family environment at URS. We are also active in the community, using our talents to do charity builds, and donating part of each project to the BCSPCA.

Position Overview

As a General Labour, you will be making a difference in people's lives by helping restore their homes after they have experienced a fire or flood. For a General Labour, no day is the same and you will be on different sites every day. This position has a lot of overtime potential and is great for people who are looking to bulk their pay cheque! We are looking for people who are skilled in or are looking to learn: demolition, fire restoration, flood drying and restoration.

Duties and Responsibilities...

Complete paperwork ie, Site Safety Assessments, Work Authorizations, Demo Work Order, and Psychometry Interpret HMI reports Monitor job sites and document drying Use meters to identify wet areas Complete water extraction, setting up and monitoring drying and dehumidifying equipment, creating drying plans based on IICRC guidelines. Support 3-step bio wash Mark-out non-restorable materials for removal Controlled demolition, removal of damaged materials like drywall, flooring, and finishing's Operate and maintain a truck mount Use injectidry and other specialty equipment Disengage and cut seams in affected carpent Perform emergency carpet clean Assist with removal of door hardware/fixtures Set up and remove scaffolding Assist with board-ups
Health and Safety

Ensure that self and others adhere to Universal's health and safety practices and procedures Ensure good housekeeping is kept to perform work safely and efficiently Understand safety policies and protocols Ensure that self and others on site are wearing all required PPE, when required

Who we are looking for:

Trades/ construction experience is an asset. Fire and Flood restoration and/or demolition experience is an asset willing and able to do emergencies and related documentation. . A driver's license to attend on call sites is a must. The physical ability to bend, reach, lift 50 pounds safely and repeatedly and stand throughout your shift. An eagerness to bulk your paycheck with overtime hours as we are a 24/7 emergency services company, and all positions will have a component of on-call work on a rotational basis. A great attitude and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done and serve our customers. We have a fun and hard-working team and are looking for someone with the skills to complement them. The ability to wear personal protective equipment to keep you safe on site, including a respirator. Facial hair that will allow you to wear a respirator safely is limited to a clean shave, a moustache and/or a small goatee. We enter people's homes and drive company vehicles, so a clean criminal record as it relates to work and a drivers abstract with only minor infractions is required.


Working Conditions:

Must be flexible to work overtime, evenings, and weekends on occasion. On-call shifts as required

Perks of working for Canstar...

Competitive compensation RRSP Extended health and dental benefits for you and your family Great company culture and career advancement opportunities Room for advancement * Paid training