Refrigeration Supervisor

West Edmonton Mall; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

West Edmonton Mall is seeking a Refrigeration Supervisor to lead the Refrigeration department, mentor Journeypersons and Apprentices, and take a hands-on role in maintaining HVAC and refrigeration systems across the mall.

You will manage budgets, prioritize repairs, and ensure safe, efficient operation of roof-top units, make-up air units, exhaust fans, and pumps. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this on-site role.

Qualifications

• Must have 5–7 years of experience as a Journeyperson in a commercial/industrial HVAC Refrigeration repair environment.
• Must hold a valid Journeyperson/Red Seal HVAC Refrigeration trade certification.
• Proven leadership, mentoring abilities and supervisory experience in a trades context.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently or in a team.
• Budget experience with supplier relations and record-keeping.
• Strong computer skills and ability to use MS Office and related software.
• Ability to walk long distances, work from heights, fit in small spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Refrigeration department staff, including Journeypersons and Apprentices.
• Prepare, maintain and adhere to annual Refrigeration operating budget and related paperwork.
• Respond to dispatch calls, delegate tasks, and participate in staff interviewing and reviews.
• Coordinate with other trades and mall departments to meet Refrigeration needs.
• Manage inventory and procurement of materials as needed.
• Repair and maintain HVAC/refrigeration systems and components per plans.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Budgeting

MS Office

Education

Journeyperson/Red Seal HVAC Refrigeration trade certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Refrigeration Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Refrigeration department and staff while taking a hands-on role in the installations, repairs, and maintenance of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in West Edmonton Mall.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing supervision, direction, and proper guidance to the Refrigeration team including both Journeypersons and Apprentices.
• Preparing, maintaining and adhering to an annual operating budget for the Refrigeration department and completing associated paperwork required.
• Responding to dispatch calls and delegating tasks and projects to the Refrigeration department team. Being involved in the interviewing and selection of Refrigeration staff members as well as conducting regular reviews and performance management if required.
• Communicating with other trades and Mall departments to ensure all Refrigeration needs are met in a timely manner.
• Completing inventory and ensuring any necessary materials are in stock or a purchase order is placed.
• Utilizing Journeyperson Refrigeration trade knowledge by repairing and maintaining component parts of air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilating systems in various areas of West Edmonton Mall.
• Ensuring the maintenance of all Refrigeration and HVAC Systems in West Edmonton mall such as; roof tops units, make-up air units, exhaust fans, and fan coils are maintained and functioning to meet the operational needs of the facility.
• Installing and replacing all types of pumps or refrigeration equipment, according to prints, specifications, diagrams or other instructions.
• Reading and interpret gauges and instruments and adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls and pumps to control the levels of pressure in the distribution in systems.
• Other responsibilities as required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a valid Journeyperson/Red Seal HVAC Refrigeration trade certification.
• A minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years-experience as a Journeyperson in a Commercial or Industrial HVAC Refrigeration based repair environment.
• Must have proven leadership skills, teamworking and mentorship abilities with previous experience acting in a Supervisory level trades position.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Previous budgetary experience with a background in supplier relations.
• Strong computer skills and with the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs such as word, excel, and outlook and the ability to adapt and utilize new software and related emerging mobile technology in the workplace.
• Must be able to walk long distances, work from heights, work in small spaces and have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is a full-time position that works Monday through Friday and includes on-call responsibilities as required.
• Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.