HVAC/R Foreperson

Ainsworth Inc; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Ainsworth Inc is seeking an HVAC/R Working Foreperson who reports to the Regional Operations Manager and guides Service Technicians in day-to-day service work, scheduling, dispatch, and safety compliance. This role emphasizes delivering quality work, maintaining strong customer relationships, and upholding the company’s service standards.

You will provide ongoing technical leadership, assist with crew development, coordinate quotes with Sales, and ensure efficient field execution while meeting

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years journeyperson or HVAC service experience.
• Current refrigeration license and ODP card.
• Gas Fitter 1 certificate is required and other licenses are a plus.
• Strong leadership, training and presentation skills.
• Sound understanding of HVAC system design and building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Perform equipment service, maintenance, and repairs; troubleshoot issues.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiency.
• Provide technical support, training, and leadership to team members.
• Support planning, scheduling, staffing, and project execution.
• Ensure safety policy compliance and conduct inspections/meetings.
• Coordinate and dispatch service technicians; oversee service quality.
• Conduct site visits to ensure performance and strengthen client relationships.
• Assist with quoting and collaborate with Sales on service/project proposals.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer relations

Time management

HVAC knowledge

Training & presentation

Education

Gas Fitter 1 certificate

Job description

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the GDI Ainsworth team today!

Job Summary

The HVAC/R Working Foreperson will report directly to the Regional Operations Manager and provide day-to-day support and guidance to Service Technicians. This role is responsible for overseeing service work, supporting scheduling and dispatch, ensuring quality and safety standards are met, and helping maintain strong customer relationships. The Foreperson will also provide technical expertise, support operational efficiency, and assist with team development to ensure service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Perform equipment service, maintenance, and repairs; troubleshoot and prevent issues.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
• Provide technical support, training, and leadership to team members.
• Support Operations Manager with planning, scheduling, staffing, and project execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and conduct inspections/meetings.
• Coordinate and dispatch service technicians; oversee service delivery quality.
• Conduct site visits to ensure performance and strengthen client relationships.
• Assist with quoting and collaborate with Sales on service/project proposals.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 10 years previous experience as a certified Journeyperson or HVAR related experience and hold a current refrigeration license and ODP card. Any additional Licenses would be considered an asset. ie OBT 1 or 2, 309A Electrician...
• Must hold Gas Fitter 1 certificate and have sound working knowledge of HVAC system design and building maintenance.
• Strong training and presentation skills.
• Excellent time management, planning and organization skills.
• A good understanding of Ainsworth products and service

The pay is $60.54 - $71.56 per hour. The compensation for this position is as per the collective agreement.

GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

This posting is for an active and current vacancy.

GDI Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference