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Pest Control Technician

@ Rentokil Initial

Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia

$38k/yrOn-siteFull-time1+ years experience
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Overview

Rentokil Initial is hiring a seasonal Pest Control Technician based in Lower Sackville, NS, to inspect properties on a recurring route, apply treatments and advise clients on prevention. The role is full time at a salary of $38,000 a year, with a company vehicle, phone, uniforms and a range of health and retirement benefits.

Pay:

$38,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Inspect properties on a recurring schedule to find infestations
  • Apply treatments with mechanical or electric sprayers and set traps
  • Advise clients on preventing pest infestation
  • Document each visit electronically

Requirements summary:

  • Full driver's licence and pass a MVR check
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1 to 2 years of customer-facing or route-based experience
  • Pass a pre-employment background screen
  • Willing to obtain Structural Exterminator licensing

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

DentalVisionLife insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistanceTuition support
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · workable

Employer posting date
2025-11-21
First seen by our source
2026-10-12
Source record updated
2026-10-19

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCustomer service
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
SeasonalYes
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingClient sites, Outdoors, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFull driver's licence, Structural Exterminator licence
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record
Encouraged to applyWomen, Veterans
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Employee discount, Wellness, Uniform provided

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Rentokil Initial

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Global leaders in Pest Control, Hygiene, Plants & Scenting services

Full company description

Rentokil Initial plc employs c.68,500 people across 89 countries - offering the experience and expertise of a multi-national organisation, whilst delivering services with the agility and characteristics of a local business. As world leaders in Pest Control and Hygiene & Well-being services, we deliver services that protect people and enhance lives, to commercial and private customers worldwide. Rentokil Initial plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 100).

LinkedIn followers
583,975
People associated on LinkedIn
12,330
Reported office locations
  • Compass House, Manor Royal, Crawley, Sussex RH10 9PY, GB
Business categories
  • Facilities Support Services
  • Service Industry
  • Environmental Consulting
  • Health Care
  • Professional Services
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Laundry and Dry-cleaning
  • Customer Service
Other recorded names
  • Rentokil Initial
  • Rentokil Initial Group
Specialties
  • Pest control
  • Hygiene services
  • Specialist hygiene services
  • Washroom hygiene services
  • Digital pest control
  • Interior landscaping
  • Scenting services
  • Exterior landscaping
  • Commercial pest control
  • Smart hygiene
  • Office plants
  • and Well-being services
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0

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Rentokil Initial plc employs c.68,500 people across 89 countries - offering the experience and expertise of a multi-national organisation, whilst delivering services with the agility and characteristics of a local business. As world leaders in Pest Control and Hygiene & Well-being services, we deliver services that protect people and enhance lives, to commercial and private customers worldwide. Rentokil Initial plc…

FieldValue
IndustryEnvironmental Services
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersCrawley, Sussex
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1925
SpecialtiesPest controlHygiene servicesSpecialist hygiene servicesWashroom hygiene servicesDigital pest controlInterior landscapingScenting servicesExterior landscapingCommercial pest controlSmart hygiene
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Job description

Pest Control Technician

Route Based in: Lower Sackville, NS

Rentokil Terminix is the world's largest pest control company, offering the broadest, most advanced range of pest control solutions and services in the industry. Rentokil Terminix has earned a reputation in Canada for full service pest solutions delivered through cutting edge technology and uncompromising quality. We support our self-motivated team’s professional development and personal goals with an environment that provides ongoing training, financial incentives for excellence, and additional rewards for growing the volume of Rentokil Terminix business. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands across industries as diverse as manufacturing, distribution, retail, food service, and hospitality.

Our certified technicians use innovative technologies to protect millions of homes and businesses throughout Canada.

Duties:

  • Inspecting the interior and exterior of properties on a recurring schedule to identify infestation source, extent of damage, and access to infested locations.
  • Preparing and applying product on infested areas using mechanical or electric sprayer and setting traps as per regulatory guidelines.
  • Offering recommendations to clients on preventing pest infestation.
  • Operate company truck and maintain service equipment
  • Build customer relationships through friendly, helpful, and courteous behavior during service visits.
  • Identify and engage customers of additional service offerings that will provide value to the customer.
  • Studying preliminary reports of infested areas and determining the treatment type required to eliminate and prevent recurrence of infestation.
  • Ensuring all work is documented and submitted electronically after each visit.
  • Performing other duties as required
  • Valid FULL driver’s licence and ability to pass a MVR check
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 1 to 2 years of customer facing and/or route based experience
  • Must pass a pre-employment background screen
  • Willing to obtain and maintain Structural Exterminator Licencing within the province with manager assistance
  • Available to work Monday to Friday with some weekends or on call shifts when needed
  • Ability to work independently throughout daily task after training
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, customer service and time management skills
  • Attention to detail

Even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, we still welcome your application.

Number of Vacancies: 1
Status: Seasonal role with the potential of extention
Salary Range: $38,000 Annually

  • Company Vehicle is provided
  • Company cell phone
  • Ability to earn production bonuses and commissions after probationary period
  • Uniforms are provided
  • We pay for 100% of the cost of your steel toes
  • Company paid holidays, vacation and sick time.
  • Excellent Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program that offers services such as free counselling services and other benefits
  • Colleague Resources Group available for various groups including (but not limited to) Women, Veterans and Young Professionals.
  • Retirement Savings plan with highly-competitive company-matching contributions of 3.5%.
  • Employee Discounts
  • Fantastic Tuition Reimbursement benefits & Scholarship Programs

AI technology may be used in selecting candidates for interviews. Rentokil Terminix is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any accommodations at any point during the interview process, please get in touch with our HR Department.

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