Photo Tina Lovgreen for CBC
CBC launched an interesting new series today called Odd Jobs which "explores the weird and wonderful of the workforce".
The first feature (by Maryse Zeidler with photos by Tina Lovgreen) takes an in-depth look at something that you've likely never read about before: the business of "remediating crime scenes, unattended deaths and industrial accidents".
They offer an inside look at this business, not only shedding light on the industry but bringing you inside a hoarder's home - a deceased hoarder, that is - to show a glimpse of what work is like for people in this field. It is not for the faint of heart, to say the least. Even reading the story might turn your stomach.
It's a long read, and one thing you might find notable is that workers start this job at only $18 per hour. For cleaning up fluids that "seep from a dead person". The job title of "bioremediation technician" nets $18-$25, depending on experience, and these folks are doing the work that you don't want to.
Check out the feature HERE.
