Refrigeration Supervisor

West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. (West Edmonton Mall and Fantasyland Hotel); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. is seeking a Refrigeration Supervisor to lead the Refrigeration team, overseeing installations, repairs, and maintenance of HVAC and refrigeration systems across the mall.

You will supervise journeypersons and apprentices, manage the department budget, coordinate with other trades, handle inventory, and participate in recruitment, scheduling, and on‑call coverage. This role requires strong leadership and hands‑on technical ability to maintain peak facility

Qualifications

• Must hold a Journeyperson/Red Seal HVAC Refrigeration trade certification.
• 5–7 years of experience as a Journeyperson in commercial/industrial HVAC refrigeration repair.
• Proven supervisory/leadership experience in a trades environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently or in a team.
• Budget management and supplier relations experience; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Refrigeration team, providing direction and guidance to Journeypersons and Apprentices.
• Prepare, maintain, and adhere to the annual Refrigeration department budget and complete required paperwork.
• Respond to dispatch calls, delegate tasks, and participate in staff recruitment and performance reviews.
• Coordinate with other trades and Mall departments to meet Refrigeration needs.
• Manage inventory and place purchase orders for materials as required.
• Repair and maintain HVAC/R equipment using Journeyperson knowledge; service roof tops, makeup air, exhaust, and fan coils.
• Install/replace pumps or refrigeration equipment per plans; read gauges and adjust valves/pumps.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Teamwork

Budgeting

Education

Journeyperson HVAC Refrigeration certification

Tools

Microsoft 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.