Disaster Recovery Technicians
Job description
These individuals restore property or buildings damaged in a disaster (fire, flood, contamination, etc.). They work at the site of the disaster and in workshops (for furniture restoration).
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Climatic conditions
- Hazardous chemical
- Biological agents
- Odours
- Nontoxic dust
- Humidity
- Uncontrolled ambient temperature
- Fire, steam, hot surfaces
Main tasks
- Assess the condition of damaged surfaces.
- Restore the premises and assets to their original condition following the company’s restoration protocols.
- Choose the disposal methods that are the least harmful to the environment.
- Pack damaged items and load them into a vehicle.
- Interview those affected and record the information obtained.
- Specify the nature of the damage to the site and property.
Training and requirements
Formation
No specific training
Also required
- Certificate of training in general health and safety on construction sites.
Sometimes required
- Training from the Certification Institute for Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC) in carpet cleaning is sometimes required.
- A Class 5 driver's licence is usually required.
WAP
This occupation is targeted by a Workplace Apprenticeship Program
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Data collection
- Active listening
Abilities
- Oral comprehension
- Core strength
- Static muscle power
- Near vision
- Manual dexterity
- Physical flexibility in extension
Knowledge and attributes
- Capacity to establish and maintain interpersonal relations
- Diplomacy
- Capacity to adapt
- Knowledge of customer and personalized services
- Capacity to work in a team
- Rigour
- Respect standards and regulations
- Assiduity and punctuality
- Sense of observation
- Knowledge of buildings and construction
Interests
- Draft, communicate, and inform
- Work in transportation and maintenance
- Make, build, install
- Work manually
- Assist and advise
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Conventional
- People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.
Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)
Specialized cleaners (CNP 65311)
Skill type
Sales and service
Last update: January 29, 2026
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