Penguin HVAC is looking for a skilled Sheet Metal Apprentice who wants to continue developing their sheet metal skills while learning the refrigeration and HVAC side of the trade.

This is not a position where you’ll spend every day installing ductwork on large construction sites.

Approximately 50% of the role will involve sheet metal and ductwork, including residential and light-commercial HVAC installations, renovations, equipment changeouts, custom transitions, plenums and fittings.

The other 50% will be hands-on HVAC training, working alongside experienced refrigeration technicians on heat pumps, air conditioners, air handlers, HRVs/ERVs, controls, commissioning and service work.

We’re looking for someone who:
Is currently a Sheet Metal Apprentice, ideally 2nd, 3rd or 4th year
Can confidently install residential/light-commercial ductwork
Can measure, lay out and install fittings without needing constant supervision
Understands transitions, offsets, plenums, takeoffs and basic duct design/layout
Takes pride in clean, skilled-looking installations
Works efficiently and keeps the jobsite organized
Has a valid driver’s licence
Wants to become a more well-rounded HVAC mechanic rather than only doing sheet metal

What you’ll learn with us:





You’ll get exposure to the parts of HVAC that many sheet metal apprentices don’t get much chance to learn:
Heat pump and air-conditioning installation
Refrigeration piping
Brazing and pressure testing
Evacuation and commissioning
Electrical and controls
Troubleshooting
HRV/ERV installation and commissioning
Residential and light-commercial service
Air balancing and system performance

We’re looking for someone who already brings real sheet metal ability to the table, and we’ll invest in teaching you the HVAC/refrigeration side.

The prospect

For the right person, the goal isn’t to keep you as “the duct guy.”

We want to develop someone who can eventually look at an HVAC project, understand the ductwork, refrigeration, equipment, controls and commissioning, and help run an installation from start to finish.

If you’re a sheet metal apprentice who enjoys the trade but wants to expand beyond ductwork into HVAC and refrigeration, we’d like to hear from you.

Pay: $27.00-$47.44 per hour

Benefits:
Company car
Dental care
Extended health care
Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Sheet Metal Apprentice Hvac Installation Burnaby (Canada)
🏢 Penguin HVAC
📍 Canada