Refrigeration and Building and Facility Operations Apprentice

Whistler Sport Legacies; Whistler; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A sports facility organization in Whistler is seeking a Refrigeration and Building/Facility Operations Apprentice. This full-time role offers hands-on experience with tools and helps develop skills to become a certified refrigeration operator. The apprentice will assist experienced operators, gain training, and work in a dynamic sports environment. Flexibility for varied shifts is required. The company also supports educational advancements and provides options for staff accommodation.

Benefits

Educational course reimbursement

Affordable staff accommodation

Responsibilities

• Assist operators with installation and maintenance of refrigeration systems.
• Work flexible shifts including weekends, evenings, and overnight.
• Engage in hands-on training for certification.

Skills

Hands-on experience with tools

Knowledge of safety protocols

Education

Completion of refrigeration certification

Job description

Refrigeration and Building/Facility Operations Apprentice – Whistler Sliding Centre

• Whistler Sport Legacies
• Other
• Full Time|
• Permanent
• 4910 Glacier Lane, Whistler, BC, Whistler
• Accessible Employer: No
• Open to International applicants with valid Canadian Work permits: Yes

Whistler Sliding Centre is a world‑class bobsleigh, skeleton and luge facility located above Whistler Village on the side of Blackcomb Mountain. True to its mission to grow sport, the venue is not only used for training and competition by athletes from beginner to world‑class level, but it is also the only place in Canada where the public can try bobsleigh and skeleton to slide like an Olympian with no experience required.

Refrigeration and Building/Facility Operations Apprentice assists experienced operators / technicians installing, maintaining, and repairing refrigeration and facilities systems at the Whistler Sliding Centre.

Regular Hourly Full Time role gains experience working with tools and following safety protocols while gaining hands‑on experience through required educational courses and on‑the‑job training. The goal of the apprentice is to develop the skills needed to become a certified refrigeration operator and trained in building/facility operations. The role requires flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends, evenings and overnight.

Whistler Sport Legacies approves educational institution / study time(s) – pays course fees, exam(s) fee and reimburses for certification(s)

Ask about affordable staff accommodation

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Timeline for 2‑year (27‑month) Refrigeration and Building/Facility Operations Apprenticeship

• January to April 2026
  • Scheduled and paid for 8 hour per week to study for refrigeration certification, with the expectation exam with passing mark be completed by April 31st, 2026
  • During the time period set out above, the Apprentice will continue to work and be paid in their current role(s) as a current colleague
• On April 1st, 2026, the Apprentice will transition to this set out role / position description with a status of Regular Hourly Full Time with specified reporting structure and pay commencement
• April to June 2026
  • Apprentice must successfully write required Refrigeration Operator exam and submit supporting transcript indicating passing mark
  • If Apprentice is unsuccessful and does not receive a passing mark, then may rewrite the exam once prior to September 2026 and submit supporting transcript indicating passing mark
• April to September 2026
  • Apprentice will carry out track and building/facility maintenance duties as detailed below
• October to March 2026-2027
  • Apprentice will work as Refrigeration Operator as required to obtain the required on‑the‑job experience
  • Other operational duties, as required, could augment role during this time if scheduling can accommodate
• April to September 2027
  • Apprentice will carry out track and building/facility maintenance duties as detailed below
• October to March 2027-2028
  • Apprentice will work as Refrigeration Operator as required to obtain the required on‑the‑job experience
  • Track Worker duties/role could augment during this time if scheduling can accommodate
• During the proceeding 24‑month period, paid time will be approved and scheduled to study and attend assigned education courses deemed beneficial to the role
• April 2028
  • If successful in fulfilling all the Refrigeration Operator job requirements, Apprentice may be offered a Regular Full Time role Refrigeration and Building/Facility Operations
• Apprenticeship process requires hands‑on experience supplemented by in‑school training through required and specified educational courses all under supervision
• All educational courses must be completed as assigned
  • Specific courses will be identified in a supplemental document at hire including payment reimbursement information by Whistler Sport Legacies

Refrigeration and Building/Facility Operations Apprentice In‑training shadowing / training / duties: