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