HVAC Service Technician

Johnson Controls; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 74,390 - 100,564; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking skilled HVAC Technicians in Canada to deliver exceptional service by troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues, while supporting commissioning and aftermarket activities. You will prepare quotes and collaborate with the North America Branch team to drive energy efficiency improvements.

The role emphasizes safety, ongoing training through the STA, and opportunities for career advancement within a strong union-backed environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid G2 Gas Technician License and Journeyperson HVAC certification.
• Universal EPA refrigerants license and a valid driver’s license required.
• Bilingual English/French is preferred for this role.
• Willingness to travel 10%–20% to support branch startups and service activities.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve HVAC equipment issues to improve facility performance.
• Prepare quotes and proposals for repairs, upgrades, and energy-efficiency improvements.
• Provide high-quality service during commissioning and aftermarket support.
• Collaborate with local market mechanics to ensure safe, efficient operation.

Skills

G2 Gas Technician License

Journeyperson HVAC certification

Universal EPA refrigerants license

Driver's license

Bilingual English/French

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

How Will You Do It

We're looking for skilled HVAC Technicians

At Johnson Controls, we invest in your growth through factory certification and ongoing training via our Service Technical Academy (STA), with opportunities for recognition, career advancement, and performance-based rewards. We also provide the tools, uniforms, and company vehicle you need to succeed, while maintaining a strong commitment to employee safety.

In this role, you will deliver exceptional service to customers by troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues, improving facility performance, and ensuring HVAC systems operate efficiently. As a trusted advisor, you will identify opportunities for system improvements, recommend solutions, and support customers through commissioning and aftermarket service activities. You will also prepare quotes and proposals for recommended repairs, upgrades, and energy-efficiency improvements.

Required

What we look for

• Must be a good standing member with the LOCAL 787.
• Valid G2 Gas Technician License and Journeyperson HVAC certification.
• Be a dedicated member of a North America Branch team willing to learn and be responsible for startup, commissioning, trouble shooting and aftermarket services for this fast-growing business.
• Minimum of three (3) years of practical working experience on Residential and/or ducted products, air cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, AHU’s or Roof Top ducted units with strong HVAC/ mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Able to repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, screw chillers system components.
• Travel maybe required 10% to 20% to support Branch Customers startup and commissioning activities as well as aftermarket service trouble shooting.
• You will be required to pass a knowledge examination to assess proficiencies.
• Opportunity to invest in career development. You will enroll in training programs and JCI's STA to gain knowledge in HVAC products and sales quoting.
• You will work collaboratively with other local market mechanics.
• Attention to detail through interpersonal, digital, and written skills. Able to write and communicate to the customer problem, cause, and corrective actions.
• Able to provide quotes to customers and participate in JCI's Service Plus Rewards program.
• Self-starter with a passion/ desire to learn and apply on the job.
• Prioritize safety in all forms
• Universal EPA refrigerants license, applicable state or local licensing, and valid driver's license.
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance or already hold an active Secret clearance.

Preferred

• Bilingual (English/French)

Pay Range: $63.33 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile.

To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

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