About This Role
Joining a growing team, the Junior Wildlife Technician provides hands-on support for pest and wildlife management. This entry-level position is ideal for someone energetic, dependable, and hardworking who enjoys working outdoors and is eager to learn construction repairs, wildlife exclusion, and property restoration.
Responsibilities
- Assist with wildlife inspections and identifying potential entry points around residential and commercial properties
- Support humane wildlife eviction and exclusion procedures for squirrels, raccoons, bats, and other nuisance wildlife
- Install and remove one-way doors, bat cones, wedge boxes, screening, and other wildlife exclusion equipment
- Identify and seal potential wildlife and rodent entry points using professional-grade materials
- Assist with exterior building repairs, including soffits, fascia, siding, rooflines, and flashing
- Install galvanized mesh, copper mesh, sealants, and other exclusion materials to prevent future wildlife entry
- Assist with attic and crawlspace remediation, including insulation removal, contamination cleanup, and restoration
- Safely operate and maintain company tools, ladders, equipment, and vehicles
- Document completed work through job-site photographs and detailed records
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work environments
- Communicate professionally with clients and team members
- Follow all company safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment
Requirements
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality
- Valid driver's licence with an acceptable driving record
- Comfortable working at heights, on ladders, and around rooflines
- Willingness to work in attics, crawlspaces, and confined spaces
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Mechanically inclined with basic knowledge of hand and power tools
- Interest in learning construction, exterior building repairs, and wildlife exclusion techniques
- Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality workmanship
- Positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Willingness to accept coaching, learn new skills, and take on increasing responsibilities
- Previous experience in construction, roofing, carpentry, property maintenance, or wildlife control is considered an asset but is not required
- Driving Licence (G) (preferred)
Benefits
- Full-time employment with a growing, established company
- Hands-on training alongside experienced wildlife professionals
- Opportunities to develop valuable construction, repair, and wildlife management skills
- Clear opportunities for career advancement and increased earning potential
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Varied, hands-on work where no two days are the same
- Opportunity to build a long-term career in a specialized industry
- Paid time off
Important Details
- Expected hours: 40.0
- 60.0 per week
About the Company
Balson Pest Control & Wildlife Solutions is a dynamic and rapidly growing company dedicated to providing exceptional pest and wildlife management services throughout Simcoe County, Muskoka, and Southern Georgian Bay. Its company culture is built around teamwork, professional growth, quality workmanship, and outstanding customer service.
