REFRIGERATION APPRENTICE (BAND LEVEL 6)

Memorial University of Newfoundland; San Juan de Terranova; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial University of Newfoundland is seeking a Technologist II as a contractual position within the Department of Technical Services. The role involves apprentice-level tasks in refrigeration equipment maintenance for experimental and teaching purposes, with potential involvement in the cryogenics shop.

Successful candidates will have completed pre-apprenticeship training toward journey-person certification and may be enrolled in the apprenticeship program.

Qualifications

• Completed pre-apprenticeship training toward journey-person certification.
• Eligible to enter the apprenticeship program under the Department of Education.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and driver's abstract.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and repair of refrigeration equipment used for experimental, instructional, and research purposes.
• Assist in the cryogenics shop, including dispensing of cryogenic liquids.
• Perform apprentice-level tasks under general supervision.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Pre-apprenticeship training

Job description

(TECHNOLOGIST II)

Department of Technical Services

(Contractual Position to September 24, 2027)

This competition may be used to fill identical positions in this unit within three (3) months of the closing date

All qualified employees are welcome to apply, however preference is given to CUPE members

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a temporary assignment, subject to departmental approval

DUTIES

Under general supervision, the Refrigeration Apprentice will be required to perform apprentice-level tasks in accordance with standard trade practices. Duties include supporting the maintenance and repair of refrigeration equipment such as refrigerators, ultra-low freezers, refrigerated centrifuges, and chillers used for experimental, instructional, and research purposes. The successful candidate may also support the cryogenics shop, including dispensing of cryogenic liquids, as well as other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates must have completed pre-apprenticeship (entry-level) training at a recognized institution toward journey-person certification in the respective trade. Candidates currently enrolled in pre-apprenticeship training will also be considered. Applicants must be eligible to enter the apprenticeship program under the Department of Education (Industrial Training Section). Possession of a valid driver's license and driver's abstract, as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, is required.

SALARY $36,054.60 - $60,531.30 per annum (CUPE 1615) based on year of apprenticeship program

An upscale hiring step has been applied to this position (Step 6)

CLOSING DATE October 16 , 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST

reference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; Black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.