Industrial Refrigeration Apprentice

Cimco-Refrigeration; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation

Medical and dental benefit programs

Retirement savings options

Career development opportunities

Mentoring and continuing education

Job summary

CIMCO is seeking an apprentice-level technician to perform preventative maintenance for our industrial refrigeration and HVAC projects. The role involves working with a team or remotely from a mobile location, reading drawings, and coordinating with engineers and contractors.

The position requires 1st to 5th year apprenticeship, a valid driver's license, and the ability to participate in safety talks and daily reporting. Union wage details are provided in the posting with a total package quoted.

Qualifications

• Experienced 1st to 5th Year Apprentice.
• Valid driver’s licence in good standing.
• Previous ammonia/CO2 refrigerant experience is an asset.
• Industrial HVAC/refrigeration construction or pipe fitting experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance within our customer base.
• Identify and communicate potential upgrades and required maintenance to customers and account managers.
• Be available to participate in the on-call rotation throughout the year.
• Be able to work as part of a team or independently from a mobile location.
• Read drawings and coordinate with outside contractors and engineering.
• Keep daily time and prepare detailed daily reports on work progress.
• Organize and evaluate daily work to meet the established project schedule.
• Implement and follow policies and procedures to maintain quality workmanship.
• Complete daily hazard assessments and lead required safety talks.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Apprentice readiness

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $33.46 CAD to $59.47 CAD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

NOTE - the wage posted is the total package offered by the union.

Service

• Carry out preventative maintenance within our customer base.
• Identify and communicate potential upgrades and required maintenance to customers and account managers.
• Be available to participate in the on-call rotation throughout the year.
• Be able to work as part of a team or independently from a mobile location.

Construction

• Read drawings and coordinate with outside contractors and engineering.
• Keep daily time and prepare detailed daily reports on work progress, where applicable.
• Organize and evaluate daily work to meet the established project schedule.
• Implement and follow policies and procedures to maintain quality workmanship.
• Complete daily hazard assessments and lead required safety talks, where applicable.

All Positions

• Participate in and follow all company health and safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Apply the principles of workplace respect and safe work practices.
• Be willing to work out of town as requested.
• Adjust to changing priorities, work collaboratively and take responsibility for assigned work.

Required Professional Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Experienced 1st to 5th Year Apprentice.
• Valid driver’s licence in good standing.
• Previous experience with ammonia or CO2 refrigerant is an asset.
• Industrial and Commercial HVAC, refrigeration construction, ice rink refrigeration or pipe fitting experience is an asset.
• Gas Fitter licence and controls experience are assets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Membership in UA 254, or willingness and eligibility to join, where required for the position.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company Profile

CIMCO specializes in the engineering, design, manufacture, installation and service of complex thermal building solutions for industrial, process cooling and recreational refrigeration and mechanical systems. For more than 100 years, CIMCO’s leadership and unparalleled research, development and manufacturing programs has put us at the forefront of industry advancements and technological breakthroughs. Our professional engineers, technicians and designers apply innovative state-of-the-art equipment and refrigerants to develop systems that meet even the most complex thermal challenges.

• excellent compensation
• medical and dental benefit programs
• retirement savings options
• career development opportunities
• mentoring and continuing education

CIMCO is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive.

Together, we embrace diversity of thought, experience, and perspective, as we combine our unique skills and capabilities to drive successful outcomes for all stakeholders.

As an equal opportunity employer, CIMCO provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process.

Should you require any accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that our hiring processeswillinvolve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening, assessing, or selecting candidates; all final decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws.