Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Apprentice

Wildstone Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned construction company in Alberta is seeking a motivated 3rd or 4th year Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Apprentice. This role is crucial for supporting commercial and light industrial projects. The successful candidate will assist with installation, maintenance, and service tasks, ensuring safety and efficiency. Applicants should have mechanical skills, hands-on HVAC/R experience, and a valid driver's license. Benefits include health coverage, travel arrangements, and support for apprenticeship growth.

Benefits

Health/dental/vision benefits

RRSP matching

Employee Recognition and Rewards Program

Living Out Allowance

Well-maintained crew housing

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on HVAC/R experience in commercial or light industrial settings.
• Proficiency with brazing, nitrogen purging, leak testing, and system cleanliness.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and commissioning of refrigeration systems.
• Participate in piping layout and fabrication tasks.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Safely handle tools and refrigerants according to safety protocols.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting mindset

Attention to detail

HVAC/R installation experience

Technical proficiency with refrigeration piping

Education

Registered 3rd or 4th year Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic apprentice

Tools

Refrigerants handling tools

Test instruments (gauges, multimeters)

Job description

Wildstone Construction is seeking a motivated 3rd or 4th year Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Apprentice to join our growing service and installation team. This role contributes to commercial and light industrial projects and is ideal for an apprentice with strong installation and piping experience who’s looking to continue building their skills while progressing toward Red Seal certification.

You bring strong mechanical aptitude and a troubleshooting mindset, paired with a keen attention to detail. You have a solid grasp of mechanical, electrical, and control schematics, as well as piping drawings, and can confidently apply that knowledge in the field. Physically capable and safety-focused, you’re able to perform all aspects of the role, including lifting, working at heights, operating in confined spaces, and working in varying weather conditions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist journeypersons with the installation, piping, start-up, and commissioning of refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including RTUs, split systems, heat pumps, condensers, and evaporators.
• Participate in the layout, fabrication, and installation of refrigerant and condensate piping (copper, steel, PVC), including cutting, bending, threading, hanging, brazing, pressure testing, evacuation, and charging under supervision.
• Perform preventive maintenance and service tasks, such as coil cleaning, filter changes, belt inspections, lubrication, and basic electrical and control checks.
• Safely handle refrigerants, tools, and test instruments (gauges, multimeters, probes) in accordance with regulations, manufacturer requirements, and company procedures.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment, follow OH&S and company safety policies, and participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and general HVAC/R support tasks.

We value flexibility, so you’ll also be ready to take on other tasks as needed.

What You Bring to the Team

• Registered 3rd or 4th year Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic apprentice (or equivalent provincial designation) in good standing.
• 3+ years of hands-on HVAC/R experience, with exposure to commercial or light industrial installation and service work.
• Technical proficiency with refrigeration piping, brazing, nitrogen purging, leak testing, and system cleanliness practices.
• Sound knowledge of refrigeration theory, basic electrical and control systems, and air distribution from completed technical training.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving abstract, and ability to travel to various job sites.

Why Work with Wildstone

At Wildstone, we’re family-owned and take pride in delivering high-quality work in some of Western and Northern Canada’s most challenging and rewarding environments. You’ll travel for work to locations throughout BC, the Yukon and occasionally the Northwest Territories.

Our crews typically work 21/7 rotations, travel in and out of various locations, and work 10-hour shifts on average. Perks include well-maintained crew housing, flights to and from site from the nearest airport, and a daily Living Out Allowance.

We take care of our teams with benefits that include health/dental/vision, RRSP matching, Employee and Family Assistance Programs, and an Employee Recognition and Rewards Program.

We invest in our people, support apprenticeship growth, and foster a culture built on safety, teamwork, and continuous learning.