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

As an Electronics Processing Technician you will be responsible for dismantle, clean, repair and reassemble a customers home electronics and appliances either on site at a home or commercial building or in our in-house processing warehouse.

This role is primarily Monday to Friday with shifts from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, but may be called after hours for priority claims. This position also works in a loud environment with unsanitary contents. PPE may be required at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities

Contents

• Test and inspect electronics as required in the field and processing warehouse
• Disconnect and pack electronics and appliances for safe transportation and storage
• Photograph, take inventory, and note details of items in iCat
• Inspect and clean and disinfect electronics, utilizing wash stations as well as ozone and drying rooms, and remove all smoke and odor residue
• Communicate with lead on site for contents moveout time frame
• Communicate with dispatcher on job completion when on the field
• Communicate with Contents Administrator on jobs that have arrived and have been completed
• At move back, unpack all electronics, re-connect and reset
• Test with customer to verify proper operation
• Support facility audio and video set up for quarterly meetings and Lobsterfest event

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 with outstanding customer service skills is a match made in heaven for a the Contents Electronics Technician. Experience working in a fast-paced environment focused on internal and external customer service will have you off on the right foot for this position. Other important attributes of a future Canstar are:

• The physical ability to bend, reach, lift 50lbs safely and repeatedly and stand throughout your shift
• A valid drivers license and ability to drive is a must
• Ability to solder is essential
• Completed a basic electronics course
• 2-3 years’ experience as an electronics technician (repair or cleaning) ideally with some computer knowledge is an asset
• A great attitude and a 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 compliment them
• The ability to wear PPE, including a respirator
• A clean criminal record, and drivers abstract is required

Perks of working for Canstar…

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