Refrigeration Technician, Facilities Management & Planning – Permanent Full Time (1.0)

CHEO; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEO is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to maintain, install and service refrigeration and air conditioning systems in a hospital setting. The role involves coordinating with the maintenance team on capital projects and ensuring safety and reliability of critical cooling equipment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as a Red Seal Refrigeration Technician, ideally with healthcare facility experience, and will be required to pass a Level 1 Criminal Record Check. Bilingual French/English is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years and valid qualifications as a National Journeyman Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (Red Seal).
• Experience in Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities preferred.
• Criminal Record Check (Level 1) required.
• Bilingualism (French and English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, install, start-up, connect, maintain, service, repair, test, verify, commission, and decommission refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Install and connect piping for refrigerants used in heating and cooling.
• Check efficiency outputs, inspect components, adjust set points, and perform start-up and charge of systems.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and work on inter-disciplinary project teams.
• Maintain a safe work area and comply with Occupational Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Use of hand & power tools

Team collaboration

Education

National Journeyman Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (Red Seal)

Job description

Job Description

Compensation Pay Range

$35.14-$43.11

CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers - all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.

Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

Position Summary

To maintain and install all the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic components within CHEO. Sometimes this is through a contractor, but the Refrigeration Technician has main role in the design, coordination, and implementation of this work.

A Refrigeration Technician at CHEO is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining the refrigeration, cooling, combined heating cooling systems, including geo-exchange systems. This equipment is used to store and transport medical supplies, drugs, food, and other critical items. They work closely with other members of the maintenance team to ensure that the systems are operating efficiently and safely, and they may be called upon to troubleshoot and fix any issues that arise. This includes department and capital projects.

Ideal candidate must be available to work scheduled overtime as required.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, install, start-up, connect, maintain, service, repair, test, verify, commission, and decommission refrigeration and air conditioning systems, electronic components, and their accessories. This includes anything from refrigerators to chiller systems.
• Install and connect piping for the purpose of conveying all types of refrigerants used for both primary and secondary heating and cooling.
• Check efficiency outputs and parameters; inspect and check operation and integrity of components; determine set points; replace defective, leaking, discolored, and worn components; perform shut-downs and lock outs; adjust pressures and controls; clean and lubricate components; check calibrations; reassemble and repair components and systems; start-up, test and charge the systems.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, and connect pipe to functional components and utilities; service, test, adjust, commission, and decommission the system.
• Assure work area is kept safe and clean.
• Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years and valid qualifications as a National Journeyman Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (Red Seal) (Essential)
• Experience in Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities (Preferred)
• Candidate must hold a valid National Journeyman Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (Red Seal) (Essential)
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated mechanically inclined and electronically inclined. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated computer, office, and word processing skills. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to work with power and hand tools. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-skilled environment. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to work on inter-disciplinary project teams. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively. (Preferred)
• Criminal Record Check (Level 1) (Essential)
• Bilingualism (French and English) (Preferred)
• Please note you will be represented by the Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA).

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.