HVAC-R Journeyperson or 3/4th Year Apprentices

Gateway-Mechanical-Services; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Mechanical is seeking Journeyperson Refrigeration Technicians and 3rd/4th Year Apprentices to diagnose and fix critical refrigeration systems for supermarkets and retailers across Saskatchewan. This role blends service work and project delivery, including installation, commissioning and upgrades, with strong safety and customer relationships, backed by 55 years of expertise.

You’ll join supportive teams, access advanced resources, and build a long-term career in western Canada's leading

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Refrigeration Certification or Registered Apprentice (3rd or 4th Year)
• Minimum 3+ years of refrigeration experience or strong apprentice progression
• Experience with rack systems, remodels, retrofits, and commissioning
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot refrigeration issues quickly and accurately
• Service and maintain commercial and industrial HVACR systems
• Install, retrofit, and upgrade refrigeration equipment
• Interpret drawings, plans, and specifications
• Support projects from installation through commissioning
• Complete digital service and project documentation
• Build strong customer relationships through professionalism and technical expertise
• Maintain all safety and company standards

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Customer communication

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Education

Journeyperson Refrigeration Certification

Registered Apprentice (3rd or 4th Year)

Tools

HVAC/R equipment handling

Job description

Based in Saskatoon, SK | Working Across Saskatchewan and Beyond

When Critical Refrigeration Systems Go Down, You're the Difference Between Crisis and Solution.

Most people never think about refrigeration.

Until a supermarket is facing thousands of dollars in product loss.

Until an entire rack system shuts down.

Until a store, customer, or community is depending on one technician to diagnose the issue and get everything running again.

That's when your expertise matters.

At Gateway Mechanical, we're looking for Journeyperson and 3rd/4th Year Apprentice Refrigeration Technicians who thrive on challenges, take pride in their workmanship, and want to build a career with one of Western Canada's most respected HVAC and Refrigeration companies.

Why Gateway Mechanical?

For more than 55 years, Gateway Mechanical has built its reputation on technical excellence, teamwork, and taking care of both customers and employees.

What Sets Us Apart?

Established in 1968

One of Western Canada's largest HVAC and Refrigeration service providers

Over 40,000 service calls annually

Strong, experienced teams that support one another

Access to industry-leading technical expertise and resources

A company where tradespeople are respected and trusted

Bottom line: You get the support of a large organization while maintaining the independence and autonomy that skilled technicians value.

The Opportunity

This role combines the best of both worlds:

Service Work

Diagnosing issues, solving problems, and keeping critical systems operating.

Project Work

Building, installing, commissioning, and upgrading refrigeration systems that support major grocery and retail operations.

You'll have opportunities to:

• Work on both service and project assignments
• Participate in supermarket renovations and retrofit projects
• Install and commission new equipment
• Support major refrigeration upgrades across Saskatchewan
• Build your expertise alongside highly skilled technicians

One day you'll save a customer from a costly refrigeration failure.

The next, you'll help deliver a major project that keeps a store operating for years to come.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot refrigeration issues quickly and accurately
• Service and maintain commercial and industrial HVACR systems
• Install, retrofit, and upgrade refrigeration equipment
• Interpret drawings, plans, and specifications
• Support projects from installation through commissioning
• Complete digital service and project documentation
• Build strong customer relationships through professionalism and technical expertise
• Maintain all safety and company standards

What Makes You Successful

The best technicians on our team:

• Take ownership of their work
• Stay calm under pressure
• Think critically and solve problems efficiently
• Show initiative without constant direction
• Communicate professionally with customers and teammates
• Prioritize safety every day
• Support the team while remaining accountable for results

Because in this industry, your reputation is built job by job.

Good technicians get hired. Great technicians get requested by name.

Qualifications

Required:

Journeyperson Refrigeration Certification or Registered Apprentice (3rd or 4th Year)

Minimum 3+ years of refrigeration experience or strong apprentice progression

Experience with rack systems, remodels, retrofits, and commissioning

Ability to participate in an on-call rotation

Valid Class 5 Driver's License

What You'll Gain

At Gateway Mechanical, we understand that talented technicians have options.

That's why we're committed to creating an environment where you can build a long-term career.

Ongoing opportunities to expand your technical expertise

Exposure to some of Saskatchewan's most complex refrigeration systems

Company-provided tools and support to succeed in the field

A team-first culture where everyone contributes

Competitive compensation, benefits, and recognition for performance

Opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement

Build Your Career With Gateway Mechanical

If you have supermarket refrigeration experience, you already know what's at stake when these systems fail.

You understand the pressure.

You understand the complexity.

And you understand the satisfaction that comes from solving problems that truly matter.

If you're looking for a career where your expertise is respected, your contributions are recognized, and your work makes a real impact across Saskatchewan,