Licensed Pest & Wildlife Technician – Peterborough Region
The Exterminators Inc. and Wildlife Shield are looking for a full-time Licensed Pest & Wildlife Technician to join our growing team.
This position services Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Durham Region, Northumberland County, and surrounding communities.
If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, helping customers, and having variety in your workday, we'd like to hear from you.
As a Licensed Pest & Wildlife Technician, you will inspect properties, identify pest and wildlife issues, perform pest control treatments, complete wildlife removals, carry out exclusion and wildlife-proofing work, and help customers protect their homes, cottages, businesses, and properties.
This is a hands-on position that combines pest control, wildlife removal, inspection, customer service, and minor repair work. Every day is different. One day you may be solving a mouse infestation in a cottage, the next removing squirrels from an attic, performing a commercial pest inspection, wildlife-proofing a home, or helping a customer solve a long-standing rodent problem.
General Duties
- Perform interior and exterior inspections of residential and commercial properties
- Identify pest activity, wildlife entry points, and conditions contributing to infestations
- Prepare and apply pest control treatments according to Ontario regulations and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) standards
- Humanely remove wildlife using approved methods and equipment
- Install one-way doors and exclusion devices
- Perform wildlife-proofing and minor repair work
- Seal animal entry points and vulnerable areas
- Communicate findings, recommendations, and treatment plans to customers
- Complete service reports and inspection documentation
- Maintain company vehicle, equipment, and supplies
Requirements
- Structural Exterminator Licence (Required)
- Valid G Driver's Licence with a clean driving record
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Physically capable of climbing ladders, carrying equipment, working in attics, crawlspaces, and other confined spaces
- Willingness to travel throughout Peterborough, Durham Region, Northumberland County, Kawartha Lakes, and surrounding service areas
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in wildlife removal
- Experience in pest control
- Experience in construction, roofing, carpentry, property maintenance, landscaping, or related trades
- Working at Heights certification
- Experience performing minor repairs and exclusion work
The Ideal Candidate
- Enjoys problem-solving and investigative work
- Takes pride in quality workmanship
- Has strong observation and listening skills
- Can communicate professionally with customers
- Is dependable, organized, and self-motivated
- Is adaptable and open to continuous learning
- Is committed to the humane treatment of wildlife
- Understands that customer experience is just as important as technical ability
Salary & Benefits
As a full-time Licensed Pest & Wildlife Technician, you will receive:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Monthly performance bonuses
- Company vehicle
- Company-paid phone
- Gas card
- Pest control and wildlife removal equipment
- Power tools and supplies
- Health and dental benefits
- Ongoing training and professional development
Compensation: Competitive base salary plus monthly performance bonuses. Annual earnings typically range from $50,000 to $75,000+, depending on experience and performance. Income is directly tied to production, with opportunities for top-performing technicians to earn significantly more.
Training & Advancement
We invest heavily in our team and encourage employees to pursue additional company-sponsored certifications and training, including:
- Working at Heights Training
- Wildlife Control and Trapping Certifications
- Safety Training
- Additional Ontario pesticide-related certifications
These certifications provide opportunities for career advancement, increased responsibility, and higher earning potential.
Why Work With Us?
The Exterminators Inc. and Wildlife Shield are established and growing pest control and wildlife removal companies serving residential and commercial customers throughout Southern Ontario.
We take pride in solving difficult problems, helping customers, and delivering high-quality work. We value professionalism, teamwork, continuous improvement, and doing the job right the first time.
We are ambitious, growing, and always looking for motivated individuals who want to build a long-term career in the pest control and wildlife management industry.
Please apply with your resume. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-Time
Required Licences: Structural Exterminator Licence and Valid G Driver's Licence
Pay: $50,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: On the road
