HVAC-R Journeypersons or 3/4th Year Apprentice

Gateway Mechanical; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Mechanical in Alberta is hiring HVAC-R Journeyman or 3/4th Year Apprentice Refrigeration Technicians who know their stuff and stay calm under pressure.

You’ll jump between service calls and project installs, fix what’s broken, and build new systems with a focus on safety, accuracy, and customer service.

On-call rotations, diverse projects, and hands-on problem solving offer meaningful growth.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Cert (or indentured Apprentice)
• Supermarket experience — big plus here
• 2+ years experience
• Ability to handle on-call rotation without disappearing
• Valid Class 5 license + decent driving record
• Gas ticket
• Fall Protection, AWP, H2S (you know the drill)

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues like a detective (minus the trench coat)
• Repair and maintain commercial & industrial HVACR systems
• Install and retrofit equipment — clean, compliant, and done right
• Read blueprints without pretending you understand them
• Keep your paperwork tight (yes, it matters)
• Show customers you know your stuff without talking in circles

Skills

Journeyman Cert

Gas ticket

Fall Protection

Aerial Work Platform

H2S training

Class 5 license

On-call readiness

Tools

Read blueprints

Job description

HVAC-R Journeypersons or 3/4th Year Apprentice

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1129

Location: Wherever the problem is in Alberta (and sometimes across Western Canada — we get around)

Keep Your Cool. Fix the Chaos. Cash in When You Nail It.

Let’s be real — refrigeration isn’t glamorous… until everything breaks and suddenly you’re the most important person on site.

At Gateway Mechanical, we’re looking for Journeyman & 3/4th Year Apprentice Refrigeration Technicians who know their stuff, don’t panic under pressure, and maybe even enjoy the challenge (just a little).

If you like variety, hate boredom, and take pride in doing the job right the first time — you’ll fit in just fine.

Who We Are (Quick Version — No Fluff)

• Around since 1968 (we know what we’re doing)
• 40,000+ service calls a year — yeah, we’re busy
• Local crews backed by serious technical brainpower

Translation: You won’t be stuck guessing. You’ll have support when you need it — and room to run when you don’t.

The Gig

This role isn’t just service. And it’s not just projects.

It’s both — because doing one all the time gets boring.

You’ll:

• Jump between service calls and project installs
• Fix what’s broken
• Build what’s new
• Figure things out when they don’t make sense (because they won’t always)

One day you’re saving a grocery store’s product. Next day you’re installing a brand-new system like a boss.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Diagnose issues like a detective (minus the trench coat)
• Repair and maintain commercial & industrial HVACR systems
• Install and retrofit equipment — clean, compliant, and done right
• Read blueprints without pretending you understand them
• Keep your paperwork tight (yes, it matters)
• Show customers you know your stuff without talking in circles

Let’s Talk Projects (aka Where You Can Shine)

We don’t just want bodies on-site — we want people who take ownership.

Project work = opportunity to earn more

If your projects are:

You get rewarded.

No gimmicks — just recognition for doing solid work.

What Makes You “That Tech”

You:

• Don’t wait around to be told what to do
• Can troubleshoot without spiraling
• Show up on time (it’s not optional)
• Communicate clearly — no guessing games
• Actually care about safety (and your fingers)
• Know when to ask for help — and when not to

You’ll Need

• Journeyman Cert (or indentured Apprentice)
• Supermarket experience — big plus here
• 2+ years experience
• Ability to handle on-call rotation without disappearing
• Valid Class 5 license + decent driving record
• Gas ticket
• Fall Protection, AWP, H2S (you know the drill)

Why Gateway?

• You won’t be bored
• You’ll actually grow your skills
• You’ll work with people who know what they’re doing
• And when you perform — it pays off

The Bottom Line

If you:

• Fix problems instead of walking away from them
• Take pride in your work (even the messy jobs)
• Like a mix of service calls and building projects
• And want to be part of a team that actually pulls its weight…