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asbestos abatement specialist

Elemental asbestos & mold removal · Victoria, BC · $37.00 hourly

Verdict

The posting shows mixed signals. The employer is a real, established company with a reachable website and matching business/location details, which are strong legitimacy indicators. However, the application email (canadawestrecruit@gmail.com) is a generic Gmail domain that does not match the company's official email (elementalasbestos@gmail.com), suggesting either an unauthorized third-party recruiter or a potential impersonation attempt. This email mismatch combined with the generic domain is the primary fraud concern, pushing the posting into the medium-high risk range.

  • generic_email_domain+20

    Contact email canadawestrecruit@gmail.com is a free Gmail domain, not the company's official email (elementalasbestos@gmail.com); suggests unauthorized third-party recruiter or impersonation

  • email_mismatch_with_verified_company+18

    Email domain mismatch between posting (canadawestrecruit@gmail.com) and verified company official email (elementalasbestos@gmail.com) is a RED FLAG per web verification summary

  • hasJobsListing=no+0

    No careers/jobs section found on official website; neutral signal (many legitimate companies post externally)

  • applicationAddressType=none+0

    No physical mailing address specified for applications; neutral (email-only application is common)

  • locationMatch=match-5

    Company location (1235 Rockhampton Close, Victoria, BC) matches posting location claim

  • websiteReachable=yes-10

    Official website https://www.elementalasbestos.ca/ is reachable and professional; company verified as real and established (9+ years per BBB)

  • businessMatch=match-15

    Web verification confirms employer name and business details match; company is legitimate and established in Victoria, BC

Application flags (1)

canadawestrecruit@gmail.com

Employer checks
{
  "web": {
    "websiteUrl": "https://www.elementalasbestos.ca/",
    "websiteReachable": "yes",
    "businessMatch": "match",
    "locationMatch": "match",
    "hasJobsListing": "no",
    "applicationAddressType": "none",
    "confidence": 0.75,
    "summary": "Elemental Asbestos & Mold Removal is a real, established company (9+ years in business per BBB, 20+ years per website) based in Victoria, BC at 1235 Rockhampton Close. Official website is reachable and professional. However, RED FLAG: posting uses \"canadawestrecruit@gmail.com\" but company's official email is \"elementalasbestos@gmail.com\". No careers/jobs section found on website. Email mismatch suggests possible third-party recruiter or potential scam."
  }
}
Full description
Occupation (NOC): Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers (73102)
Location: Victoria, BC
Salary: $37.00 hourly
Hours: Full-time
Term: Permanent
Workplace: [object Object]
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Area of specialization: Asbestos abatement and removal
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Employment terms options: Morning
Support for newcomers and refugees: Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) 
How to apply:
By email: canadawestrecruit@gmail.com