Join the Paul Davis Ottawa & Lanark Team – Crew Chief

Reports To: Mitigation Manager
Location: Ottawa, ON

Paul Davis Ottawa & Lanark is looking for an experienced Crew Chief to join our emergency restoration team.

As a Crew Chief, you’ll lead emergency restoration crews responding to water, fire, mold, and other property losses across residential and commercial properties. You’ll set the standard for safety, quality, customer service, and job-site performance while helping customers recover when they need us most.

What You’ll Do

Lead emergency restoration crews and coordinate day-to-day job-site activities.
Respond to water, fire, mold, and other emergency losses.
Serve as a key point of contact for customers throughout the mitigation process.
Train, mentor, and support technicians and crew members.
Ensure work meets company, industry, safety, and IICRC standards.
Complete equipment setup, monitoring, debris removal, site preparation, and other hands-on mitigation work.
Maintain equipment, vehicles, inventory, and job-site cleanliness.
Document work accurately and communicate job progress to management.
Help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and with an exceptional customer experience.

What We’re Looking For

2–3+ years of restoration/mitigation experience.
Minimum 2 IICRC certifications or equivalent industry experience with a willingness to obtain additional certifications.
Previous leadership or crew-management experience.
Strong knowledge of restoration equipment, drying processes, and emergency mitigation.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead and remain calm in fast-paced emergency situations.
Valid Ontario G-Class Driver’s Licence with a clean driving record.
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and perform physically demanding work.
Flexibility to participate in on-call and emergency response rotations.

Preferred Certifications

Water Restoration Technician (WRT)
Applied Structural Drying (ASD)
Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT)
Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT)
Asbestos Worker/Supervisor

Why Paul Davis?

Competitive pay
Overtime and on-call bonuses
Comprehensive health and dental benefits
Paid certifications and industry training
Career development and advancement opportunities
Pathway to Senior Crew Chief and other leadership roles
Employee referral program
Supportive, team-focused work environment

At Paul Davis, our work goes beyond repairing buildings. We help homeowners and businesses recover after unexpected property damage. We’re looking for people who take pride in their work, care about customers, support their teammates, and want to build a career in the restoration industry.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and join the Paul Davis Ottawa & Lanark team.

Compensation: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.

We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do.

Our Vision:

To Provide Extraordinary Care While Serving People In Their Time Of Need.

Our Values:

Deliver What You Promise

Respect The Individual

Have Pride In What You Do

Practice Continuous Improvement

Our Mission:

To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results

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