HVAC-R Journeyperson or 3/4th Year Apprentices

Gateway Mechanical; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team culture

Competitive pay

Career growth

Company tools

Job summary

Gateway Mechanical, based in Saskatoon, SK, is seeking HVAC-R Journeypersons and 3rd/4th year Apprentices to join our Western Canada team. This full-time role covers service and project work across Saskatchewan and beyond, with opportunities to diagnose, install, commission, and upgrade refrigeration systems for supermarkets and retail operations.

You will work with skilled technicians, contribute to critical installations, troubleshooting and on-call rotations, and build a long-term career with

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Refrigeration Certification or registration as 3rd/4th Year Apprentice required.
• Minimum 3+ years refrigeration experience or progressing through apprenticeship.
• Experience with rack systems, remodels, retrofits and commissioning.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot refrigeration issues quickly and accurately
• Service and maintain commercial and industrial HVACR systems
• Install, retrofit, and upgrade refrigeration equipment
• Interpret drawings, plans, and specifications
• Support projects from installation through commissioning
• Complete digital service and project documentation
• Build strong customer relationships through professionalism and technical expertise
• Maintain all safety and company standards

Skills

Journeyperson Refrigeration Cert

Registered Apprentice 3rd/4th Year

3+ years refrigeration experience

Rack systems experience

On-call rotation

Class 5 Driver's License

Job description

HVAC-R Journeyperson or 3/4th Year Apprentices

Full Time Saskatoon, SK, CA

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1155

HVAC-R Journeyperson & 3rd/4th Year

Based in Saskatoon, SK | Working Across Saskatchewan and Beyond

When Critical Refrigeration Systems Go Down, You're the Difference Between Crisis and Solution.

Most people never think about refrigeration.

Until a supermarket is facing thousands of dollars in product loss.

Until an entire rack system shuts down.

Until a store, customer, or community is depending on one technician to diagnose the issue and get everything running again.

That's when your expertise matters.

At Gateway Mechanical, we're looking for Journeyperson and 3rd/4th Year Apprentice Refrigeration Technicians who thrive on challenges, take pride in their workmanship, and want to build a career with one of Western Canada's most respected HVAC and Refrigeration companies.

Why Gateway Mechanical?

For more than 55 years, Gateway Mechanical has built its reputation on technical excellence, teamwork, and taking care of both customers and employees.

What Sets Us Apart?

• Established in 1968
• One of Western Canada's largest HVAC and Refrigeration service providers
• Over 40,000 service calls annually
• Strong, experienced teams that support one another
• Access to industry-leading technical expertise and resources
• A company where tradespeople are respected and trusted

Bottom line: You get the support of a large organization while maintaining the independence and autonomy that skilled technicians value.

The Opportunity

This role combines the best of both worlds:

Service Work

Diagnosing issues, solving problems, and keeping critical systems operating.

Project Work

Building, installing, commissioning, and upgrading refrigeration systems that support major grocery and retail operations.

You'll have opportunities to:

• Work on both service and project assignments
• Participate in supermarket renovations and retrofit projects
• Install and commission new equipment
• Support major refrigeration upgrades across Saskatchewan
• Build your expertise alongside highly skilled technicians

One day you'll save a customer from a costly refrigeration failure.

The next, you'll help deliver a major project that keeps a store operating for years to come.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot refrigeration issues quickly and accurately
• Service and maintain commercial and industrial HVACR systems
• Install, retrofit, and upgrade refrigeration equipment
• Interpret drawings, plans, and specifications
• Support projects from installation through commissioning
• Complete digital service and project documentation
• Build strong customer relationships through professionalism and technical expertise
• Maintain all safety and company standards

What Makes You Successful

The best technicians on our team:

• Take ownership of their work
• Stay calm under pressure
• Think critically and solve problems efficiently
• Show initiative without constant direction
• Communicate professionally with customers and teammates
• Prioritize safety every day
• Support the team while remaining accountable for results

Because in this industry, your reputation is built job by job.

Good technicians get hired. Great technicians get requested by name.

Qualifications

Required:

• Journeyperson Refrigeration Certification or Registered Apprentice (3rd or 4th Year)
• Minimum 3+ years of refrigeration experience or strong apprentice progression
• Experience with rack systems, remodels, retrofits, and commissioning
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License

What You'll Gain

At Gateway Mechanical, we understand that talented technicians have options.

That's why we're committed to creating an environment where you can build a long-term career.

• Ongoing opportunities to expand your technical expertise
• Exposure to some of Saskatchewan's most complex refrigeration systems
• Company-provided tools and support to succeed in the field
• A team-first culture where everyone contributes
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and recognition for performance
• Opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement

Build Your Career With Gateway Mechanical

If you have supermarket refrigeration experience, you already know what's at stake when these systems fail.

You understand the pressure.

You understand the complexity.

And you understand the satisfaction that comes from solving problems that truly matter.

If you're looking for a career where your expertise is respected, your contributions are recognized, and your work makes a real impact across Saskatchewan,