Installation Technician

Key Food Equipment Services LTD.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of commercial kitchen equipment services is seeking an Installation Technician to install kitchen equipment and exhaust hoods in restaurant locations. The ideal candidate will have mechanical aptitude and a problem-solving mindset, with a strong work ethic. Benefits include industry-leading pay, ongoing training, and full support with tools and equipment.

Benefits

Industry-leading pay

Full benefits including medical and dental

Ongoing training and development

Company vehicle and specialty tools

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and confidently.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Installing commercial kitchen equipment in restaurant locations.
• Reading blueprints and ensuring accurate placement.
• Identifying and troubleshooting on-site challenges.
• Maintaining professionalism and communication with clients.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving mindset

Basic construction experience

Integrity

Reliability

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Key Equipment Services

Installation Technician – Commercial Kitchen Equipment

$25 - $35 per hour

Who We Are

Key Equipment Services, a division of Heritage Food Service Group of Canada, is the largest provider of commercial kitchen equipment service and installation in Western Canada. With over 40 years of trusted experience, we are proud to support some of the most recognizable food service brands in the country. We don’t just care about equipment—we care about the people behind it. At Key, integrity, craftsmanship, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

Installation Technician – Kitchen Equipment, Stainless Steel & Hood Systems

We’re looking for hands-on, mechanically minded individuals who take pride in precision work, problem-solving, and doing things right the first time. As an Installation Technician, you’ll play a key role in transforming commercial kitchen spaces by installing stainless steel counters, commercial hoods, ventilation systems, and kitchen equipment. Whether you’re securing a 12-foot hood or finishing a custom steel backsplash, your work directly supports the operation of restaurants, franchises, and foodservice operations across the region. This role is ideal for someone who is coachable, self-motivated, and committed to doing quality work safely. You’ll collaborate closely with our experienced service and installation teams, learning from the best while bringing your own skills to the table.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Installing commercial kitchen equipment, exhaust hoods, and stainless-steel work in new and existing restaurant locations.
• Reading blueprints, interpreting installation specs, and ensuring accurate placement and secure fastening.
• Identifying and troubleshooting on-site challenges with a problem-solving mindset.
• Maintaining professionalism and communication with clients and fellow team members.
• Assisting in managing tools, parts, and materials required for each job.
• Ensuring work is completed to high safety and quality standards.

What You Bring to the Team

• A strong work ethic and a willingness to learn—we value attitude over experience
• Mechanical aptitude and a hands-on approach to challenges
• Experience with basic construction, sheet metal work, or commercial equipment installs (an asset)
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Comfort using hand and power tools safely and confidently
• A mindset grounded in integrity, accountability, and reliability

Why Join Key Equipment Services?

• Industry-leading pay and opportunities for advancement
• Every day is different—no assembly lines, no corporate grind
• Work with an expert team that values craftsmanship and coaching
• Company vehicle, specialty tools, uniforms, and full support provided
• Full benefits: medical, dental, disability, and retirement programs
• Ongoing training and development from a nationally respected brand
• Be part of something bigger and help power the kitchens that serve your community

Our Recruitment Process

We follow a standard recruitment process with each candidate we contact:

• After completing your application through our career website or a job board, you will receive an email confirming we received your application.
• Any emails you receive will come from one of these domains: @hfsgc.ca; @keyfood.ca; @partstown.ca; @applicantemail.com.
• If your application is being considered for further review you will receive an email from our HR team to set up a telephone interview.
• Once the telephone interview is completed, if you are advanced to the next step you will have an in-person interview with one of our hiring managers.
• Due to the high volume of interest, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applications.

We are an equal opportunity employer that supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We put safety first, and deliver service excellence with integrity, from a team-driven, collaborative mindset. We support community, both internally and externally.

Due to the high volume of interest, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applications. To be considered, candidates must be at least eighteen years old and able to live and work in Canada.