Merit Ontario is committed to building Ontario's skilled trades workforce. We support construction employers through innovative workforce development solutions, including our Group Sponsor Apprenticeship Program, e-learning, and customized training. Working with small, medium, and large construction employers across the province, we help develop skilled talent, support apprentice success, and strengthen Ontario's construction industry.

One of our member companies, Due North Mechanical is looking to hire a HVACr Division Lead / Manager. Due North Mechanical is an established plumbing and gas fitting contractor looking to develop and grow our HVACr division. We're looking for an individual with a multi-faceted skillset, someone with the aptitude to do the work and the drive to develop and lead.

What You'll Do

Handle installation, service, and repair of residential and commercial systems

Establish and foster the division working from an established customer base

Work closely with our team to set the division's direction

Build, mold and lead a crew as the division scales

Help shape pricing, processes, supplier relationships, and service offerings

Work to expand our customer base and attract recent business

What You Need

313A — Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic license

G2 or G1 gas license





Strong experience with both residential and commercial HVACr systems

Strong interpersonal skills with an aptitude for mentorship

A leadership mindset — you want to direct, manage, and build

Digital skills, familiarity with productivity software and a willingness to learn and adapt

Valid Ontario driver's licenses and clean abstract

Assets (nice to have)

ODP (Ozone Depletion Prevention) card

Experience managing crews or running a service department

Familiarity with the Hamilton-to-Waterloo region

Experience pricing and quoting jobs

Experience in both HVACr service and construction

What We Offer

Salary based on experience ($80K-$120K annual salary)

Equity / ownership stake for the right individual

Comprehensive health & dental benefit package

Company truck, computer and work phone

Administrative assistance

Tool and clothing allowance

Flexible working hours

Ability to work from home

Disclaimer: Although Merit Ontario employs artificial intelligence enabled tools to conduct initial application screening based on job-related criteria, decisions about who progresses in the hiring process are always made by people. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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