Journeyperson & 3rd or 4th Year Apprentice Refrigeration Technicians Based in Winnipeg | Working wherever the job takes you (Manitoba + beyond)
When Everything's on the Line, You're the One They Call. Most people don't think about refrigeration.
Until a supermarket is about to lose six figures in product.
Until an entire store operation is depending on one technician to find the problem and get it running again.
That's when refrigeration stops being a trade and becomes a responsibility.
At Gateway Mechanical , we're hiring Journeyperson and 3rd/4th Year Apprentice Refrigeration Technicians who thrive under pressure and take pride in solving problems that others can't.
We're especially interested in technicians with supermarket refrigeration experience . The people who understand rack systems, store renovations, retrofits, commissioning, and the realities of working in live retail environments where downtime isn't an option.
If you're the type who takes ownership, thinks independently, and refuses to cut corners, keep reading.
Who We Are (No Corporate Fluff) Around since 1968
40,000+ service calls annually
Built on long-term tradespeople who know their craft
Backed by serious technical support when the challenges get complex
Bottom line: You're never alone, but nobody's holding your hand either.
The Job This isn't just service.
This isn't just projects.
It's both.
Because the best refrigeration technicians can troubleshoot a critical breakdown on Monday and execute a complex project installation on Tuesday.
You'll:




Move between service calls and project work
Work on supermarket refrigeration projects, retrofits, and store renovations
Install systems that need to be right the first time
Commission and startup equipment with confidence
Walk into challenging situations and find solutions
One day you're preventing a grocery store from losing thousands in product.
The next you're helping deliver a major refrigeration project that has to meet schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
Supermarket Experience Required Let's be explicit.
Supermarket refrigeration is a specialized trade within a trade.
We're looking for technicians who have experience with:
Rack systems
Store remodels and renovations
Equipment replacements
New supermarket construction
Controls integration and commissioning
Anyone can swap parts.
Not everyone can manage a supermarket project while coordinating with multiple trades, tight deadlines, live stores, and demanding customers.
That's the level we're hiring for.
What You'll Actually Do Diagnose problems quickly and accurately
Repair and maintain commercial and industrial HVACR systems
Install and retrofit refrigeration equipment




Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Support supermarket refrigeration projects from install through commissioning
Complete digital documentation accurately and professionally
Build customer confidence through technical expertise and reliability
What Makes You Stand Out You:
Don't wait around for direction
Stay calm when things go sideways
Think through problems instead of guessing
Show up ready to work
Communicate clearly with customers and teammates
Take safety seriously
Know when to ask for support and when to take ownership
Because in this trade, your reputation follows you.
Good technicians find jobs. Great technicians get requested by name.
What You'll Need Journeyperson Refrigeration Certification or Registered Apprentice
Minimum 3 + years of refrigeration experience or robust apprentice progression
Experience with rack systems, store remodels, retrofits, and commissioning
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation
Valid Class 5 Driver's License
Why Gateway? Because skilled technicians stay where they're respected.
Build expertise across both service and projects
Work on major supermarket refrigeration systems throughout Manitoba and beyond
Join a team that pulls its weight
Be recognized and rewarded for results, not politics
The Bottom Line If you have supermarket refrigeration project experience , you already know this isn't work for everyone.
You understand the pressure.
You

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📌 Refrigeration Technician (Manitoba)
🏢 Gateway Mechanical Services
📍 Manitoba