Emergency Services Technician

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. 

The Canstar Group of Companies

The Canstar Group of Companies is comprised of four subsidiary companies; Canstar, ABK, NorHaz and Universal. Canstar, founded in 1985, is a leading Western Canadian full-service restoration provider with 6 branches across the British Columbia Lower Mainland and Alberta. Canstar offers a complete range of building and contents restoration services, including repairing fire, water, and storm damage.  ABK Restoration has been an integral part of the Okanagan insurance restoration community for over 20 years, particularly serving Kelowna, Kamloops, Penticton, and Summerland. Norhaz Solutions is a full-service hazardous materials removal company and operates out of all Canstar/ABK/Universal offices. From industrial and mining projects through to strata and residential claims, Norhaz removes hazardous materials of all kinds, in any size project. Universal operates out of four offices in Northern BC; Terrace, Smithers, Price George & Quesnel. With 19 years of local ownership, Universal combines in-depth local knowledge with the expertise and resources to deliver top-tier restoration and abatement services for claims of any scale. The Group proudly provides property restoration services to the insurance industry, stratas, schools, government, health care facilities, and more. With 14 offices, 150 vehicles, and over 350 restoration professionals, Canstar Group stands as the singular comprehensive solution for all restoration requirements within British Columbia and Alberta.

Position Overview

As an Emergency Services Technician, you will be making a difference in people’s lives by helping restore their homes after they have experienced a fire or flood. For an Emergency Services Technician, 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 Canstar’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:

• Fire and Flood restoration and/or demolition experience is an asset. We are always looking for experienced technicians and leads. 
• No experience required for junior technicians. We will train you in demolition and restoration if you are looking for a new career. 
• 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.
• A driver’s license and personal vehicle to attend on call sites is a must (mileage is reimbursed).
• 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 URS…

• Competitive compensation 
• Extended health and dental benefits for you and your family 
• Flexible hours and work from home opportunities 
• Great company culture and career advancement opportunities
• Industry-related Tuition Reimbursement (50% - 100% of tuition costs!)