Reconstruction Technician

Company Overview

Canstar is a Canadian restoration company, owned and operated since we opened in 1985. We have branches both in BC and in AB. Canstar focuses on helping people after experiencing a fire, flood, or other structural trauma to their home/business.

We love taking part in community events and are pleased to help our furry friends by sponsoring the BCSPCA. We pride ourselves as being the best in the restoration industry by providing excellent service, prioritizing safety, and delivering a very high level of quality work to our customers.

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

A Reconstruction Technician Level 1 or 2 is responsible for helping those who have been affected by fire or flood damage by rebuilding and restoring areas of homes back to their original state. Our reconstruction team is looking for individuals who are skilled in or looking to apprentice or cross train in any of the following: drywall, painting, ceiling texture & installation or carpentry. We hire employees that are new to the trades and train them in to be valuable and versatile employees that can perform a wide array of tasks. As employees develop we offer them further training so they are continuously developing in the below areas.

Duties and Responsibilities…

General

• Set up site protection
• Loading and unloading of materials on site

Carpentry

• Assis with measuring, cutting and installing baseboards and casings
• Install cove base molding
• Assist with installing door hardware and bathroom accessories
• Install pre-hung doors
• Prepare materials for wall framing/floor joists
• Assist with sub-floor installation
• Assist with column/beam installation
• Assist with steel stud installation
• Assist with siding
• Assist with fencing

Drywall

• Assist with hanging, taping and sanding drywall
• Minor repairs (patch, ready to paint, texture)
• Cut and install drywall
• Install corner bead
• Denshield drywall application

Paint

• Caulk, fill base and trim
• Brush and spray base and casing
• Assist with spray

Documentation

• Consistently submit accurate documentation
• Ensure timely updated pictures are submitted
• Able to complete SSA
• Able to read and interpret HMI Reports

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:

A personable and well-organized individual who pays attention to detail and has excellent data entry skills. Someone who has a professional manner and is able to interact with employers and vendors daily. Experienced in working in a fast- paced environment. Other important attributes of a future Canstar Reconstruction Technician are:

• The physical ability to bend, reach, lift 50 pounds safely and repeatedly and stand throughout your shift
• A driver’s license and personal truck/cargo van/minivan or vehicle large enough to transport 4x8 sheets of drywall and to attend jobsites is a must (generous monthly vehicle allowance is provided)
• 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
• The ability to wear personal protective equipment to keep you safe on site, including a respirator.
• We enter people’s homes, so a clean criminal record as it relates to work and a driver’s abstract with only minor infractions is required

Working Conditions:

• Travel within the Lower Mainland to visit Canstar branches and client offices is required (includes eastern Fraser Valley and Squamish-Pemberton Valley)
• Must be flexible to work overtime, evenings, and weekends on occasion

Perks of working for Canstar…

• 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!)