Take on complex ammonia refrigeration projects across both Service and Installation

Earn a competitive hourly wage of $75.85–$86.87, plus excellent benefits, relocation assistance and career development opportunities

Join one of British Columbia’s leading refrigeration companies and build your future alongside a highly skilled team About Fraser Valley Refrigeration Established in 1969, Fraser Valley Refrigeration Ltd. is one of British Columbia’s leading refrigeration and air conditioning companies, serving more than 5,000 commercial and industrial customers from its 20,000-square-foot headquarters in Aldergrove. The company designs, builds, installs and services Freon, ammonia and HVAC systems, from bar coolers and specialized equipment to process-cooling plants reaching 1,000 horsepower. Its in-house team brings refrigeration technicians, certified electricians, gas and pipe fitters, and custom sheet metal capabilities together under one roof, giving customers dependable support from initial design through installation, controls and ongoing maintenance.

Backed by 24-hour service, a large parts inventory and a fleet of well-stocked service vehicles, Fraser Valley Refrigeration is known for getting the job done right the first time. Join a skilled team that takes pride in safe work, quality craftsmanship and dependable customer service across Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. For more information, please visit our website: fraservalleyrefrigeration.com About the Opportunity Fraser Valley Refrigeration is looking for full-time Ammonia Refrigeration Technicians to join its Service and Installation teams, based out of Aldergrove, BC.

Reporting to the applicable Service or Installation leader, you will play a key part in maintaining, repairing or installing industrial ammonia and CO₂ refrigeration systems at customer facilities.

Across both Service and Installation streams, you will be responsible for completing safe, high-quality refrigeration work at customer sites, communicating clearly with customers and team members, maintaining accurate service or project documentation, and meeting regulatory requirements and Fraser Valley Refrigeration’s workmanship standards. As a Service Technician, you will focus on troubleshooting,



maintenance, repairs and equipment overhauls at operating facilities throughout the Lower Mainland, including cold storage facilities, grocery distribution centres, processing plants and ice arenas.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Diagnosing, servicing and repairing industrial ammonia and CO₂ refrigeration systems

Completing preventative maintenance, component replacements, compressor rebuilds and equipment overhauls

Responding to customer service calls and participating in the rotating after-hours on-call schedule As an Installation Technician, you will work on new system builds, retrofits and larger projects throughout the Lower Mainland and, at times, in other locations requiring out-of-town travel. Projects may continue for several weeks or months. Candidates with experience in either stream, or across both, are encouraged to apply.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Installing ammonia and CO₂ refrigeration systems for new builds, expansions and retrofit projects

Reading drawings and schematics, laying out piping, and completing industrial pipefitting and mechanical installations

Coordinating work with project teams and providing crew leadership based on your experience About You To qualify, you will have 5+ years of related hands-on experience in industrial ammonia refrigeration, industrial piping, or mechanical service and installation. Ideally, you will hold a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trade certification. We will also consider certified Millwrights, Pipefitters, Steamfitters and Plumbers with relevant industrial piping or mechanical experience.

Candidates with substantial related experience but no Canadian trade certification may also be considered. The following are required:

A valid driver’s licence and clean driving record





Willingness to travel to customer facilities and project sites as required

Availability to join the rotating after-hours on-call schedule for Service positions Depending on the stream, the following skills and experience will be highly valued:

Troubleshooting, servicing and maintaining industrial ammonia refrigeration systems

Rebuilding compressors and completing major equipment overhauls

Installing ammonia and CO₂ refrigeration systems

Industrial pipefitting, system layout and mechanical installation experience

Reading refrigeration drawings, schematics and project plans

Working with large industrial refrigeration plants and related control systems

Working independently at customer sites or contributing as part of an installation crew

Leading crews and coordinating work on larger installation projects As our ideal candidate, you are a dependable and safety-minded tradesperson with sound judgement, strong mechanical aptitude and pride in doing the job properly. You communicate well with customers and colleagues, take ownership of your work and can adapt to the needs of different facilities and project sites. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your industrial refrigeration or mechanical trade experience to a skilled team and build your career within either Service or Installation.

About the Benefits Compensation based on skills and experience is a competitive hourly wage of $75.85–$86.87, plus a host of excellent benefits including:

Extended health and prescription drug coverage, including paramedical and mental health services

Dental and vision care

Life, dependent life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, plus long-term disability coverage

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Emergency out-of-province and international medical coverage

Employer-paid travel and accommodation, plus a $90 daily living allowance for eligible out-of-town work

Relocation assistance for the right candidate

Ongoing training, skill development and career advancement opportunities

Regular team events and social activities, including barbecues, pizza days, go-karting and more Ready for a cool current career opportunity with Fraser Valley Refrigeration? Apply today!

📌 Ammonia Refrigeration Technicians, Service & Installation (Vancouver)
🏢 Fraser Valley Refrigeration
📍 Vancouver