restoration technician

technician

carpenter

construction project manager

restoration project manager

Saskatoon Fire & Flood

Every day started with a briefing about who was assigned what job and what equipment would be required. This job proved to be very physically demanding and also required you to plan out your day and assign tasks in the most efficient manner possible. I learned a great deal about safe handling of chemicals, customer interaction, as well as how to operate equipment, for example, a truck mount which is essentially a giant pressure washer and vacuum that allows for easier cleaning of our job sites. I felt like the opinions and voices of the employees were respected by management and there was decent communication between the ranks of the business. Because most of the restoration technicians were all trying to move up the ranks of the business it created a competitive atmosphere that pushed you to be better at your job. However, this also led to conflict when certain employees felt like they were not getting the recognition they reserved or when others seemed to get praise many viewed they did not earn. Overall, it was an enjoyable, but difficult place to work. The job required lots of travelling around not just Saskatoon, but all of Saskatchewan so there were some long days that seemed unproductive as you spent half the day travelling to and from the destination. Learning how to operate the equipment and getting to interact with the home owners was the part of the job I found most enjoyable.

The day always starts at the shop where you'll be assigned to a job site, which vary from houses to commercial buildings or even working at the shop. At these job sites your task may include processing contents, demolition, extraction, or equipment setup/pickup. You may be dealing with hazardous materials in some job sites where you'll need to wear a respirator and proper PPE gear (bonus pay). One key lesson I learned from a specific manager is due diligence. Some jobs take a several hours and some can last months. Job site locations can be anywhere in Saskatoon or several hours out. In rare cases, you'll be given the opportunity to stay overnight at a different town. There will be an on-call schedule that everyone (fulltime employees only during my time there) must participate in. Size of the job site will dictate the number of people working with you.

The age group varies, but everyone is generally approachable and friendly. 'grandpa' has impressive patience and excellent work ethic. Management is knowledgeable on nearly every job but some things can be overlooked. The pay  and benefits are acceptable for the work done but occasional overtime and the on-call schedule will help you gain more. There was apparently company events held during holidays but was stopped ever since Covid began. May have been restarted... 

Also I really like the company logo

Needs better communication between management, leads and seconds as well could use some organization. Training for all staff for everything as soon as they are hired so they know how to do their job correctly and not cause delays with having to go back and fix all their mistakes. Hire people who care about their job instead of it just being a safe place and a pay check for people to do whatever they want, not bother learning anything or caring especially when it comes to customers content. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Where u get treated like family 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No stress good company to work for

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Environment is good it’s amazing to wrk with the people from all over 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Work get the job abit laughers there but in of the day we keep each other safe

Industry can be difficult as typical work is after something went wrong. The customers can have very different experiences with an insurance claim. Insurance companies are making many changes currently. 
People at Saskatoon Fire and Flood care about each other and their customers.

Got hired by Saskatoon fire and flood 2 months ago and so far the journey has been amazingly superb. All the guys are really pleased to help each other and work together.. Brennen has always been on top of his game whether it's safety,  any concern or idea .. Thanks again Saskatoon fire and flood for giving me the opportunity to work with you and expand my experience and expertise.. 

Employees aren't properly trained, customers aren't treated with respect. Management acts like teenagers and employees don't address concerns face to face, it is a backstabbing environment and they keep employees who are willing to put up with their s***. Management does not check in with you during training because they don't care and will fire you any chance they get.

Typical day 7:00-4:30

A very good place to work. 
The atmosphere is very friendly.

Sometimes is hectic but to be expected in the construction/insurance industry. The most enjoyable part of the job is helping people get their homes back in shape.



Definitely the best part of being with fire & flood is everyone that I get to work with. The people here are friendly and helpful, and management is approachable and open-minded. It’s a positive, healthy workplace that actually lives up to the idea of “team.”

They don't give you evaluations, they don't appreciate hard working employees and the work environment was pretty petty with the Leads talking about employees behind their backs and not to their faces.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Restoration technician 4 salaries reported	$19.88 per hour
Technician 3 salaries reported	$19.00 per hour
Carpenter 5 salaries reported	$32.10 per hour
Construction project manager 4 salaries reported	$80,175 per year
Restoration project manager 1 salary reported	$68,400 per year

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