1st/2nd Year Commercial HVAC/R Apprentice - $27.50-$33.00/hr + Service Van Progression

Pay: 1st Year Apprentice: $27.50/hr | 2nd Year Apprentice: $33.00/hr

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Edmonton, AB and surrounding Alberta service areas

Schedule: Monday to Friday, typically 40-50 hours per week, with overtime opportunities

About the Role

Provincial Refrigeration is looking for a motivated 1st or 2nd Year Commercial HVAC/R Apprentice to join our service team.

This is a broad commercial HVAC/R position supporting a varied customer base across Edmonton and surrounding Alberta service areas. The successful candidate will develop refrigeration and HVAC skills while gaining exposure to commercial building systems, refrigeration equipment, hydronics, controls and related services.

We are looking for an apprentice who wants to become an exceptional commercial service technician and is willing to invest in developing the technical, troubleshooting and customer-service skills needed to get there.

The successful candidate should be interested in both commercial HVAC and refrigeration work but does not need experience with every type of equipment we service.

As your skills, reliability and independence develop, you will be given increasing responsibility in the field. Apprentices who demonstrate strong performance, reliability and readiness may be considered for a company service vehicle early in their apprenticeship as their responsibilities and independence increase. This could occur shortly after hiring or following probation, depending on demonstrated ability and readiness.

Commercial Refrigeration HVAC Hydronics Building Systems Service Van Progression

What We’re Looking For

- Registered 1st or 2nd Year Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Apprentice
- HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, maintenance, construction or related trade experience is an asset
- Strong mechanical aptitude and genuine interest in learning the trade
- Dependable, punctual and able to follow through on assigned work
- Able to accept direction, apply feedback and work safely
- Professional communication and customer-service skills
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and acceptable driver’s abstract
- Able to complete service documentation accurately
- Able to complete required pre-employment screening

Why Apprentices Consider This Role

- 1st Year Apprentice: $27.50 per hour
- 2nd Year Apprentice:



$33.00 per hour
- Clear progression towards operating a company service vehicle
- Potential to move into a service vehicle early based on demonstrated skill, reliability and readiness
- Opportunity to develop into an independent commercial service technician rather than being limited to installation or repetitive maintenance work
- Broad exposure to commercial refrigeration, HVAC, hydronics, controls and building systems
- Steady, year-round commercial HVAC/R work
- Overtime and approved after-hours work opportunities
- Extended health, dental, vision and life insurance available after three months
- RRSP matching program
- Annual boot allowance
- Annual tool allowance eligibility
- Company-provided required PPE and company apparel
- Company cell phone or $50 monthly cell phone allowance, where applicable
- Required tools and equipment supplied as determined by the company
- On-the-job training and mentorship
- Ride-along training with experienced Journeymen
- Manufacturer, equipment, safety and trade-related training opportunities
- Office, service, parts and warehouse support
- Long-term career growth within Provincial Refrigeration

What You’ll Be Doing

- Assist with the service, maintenance and repair of commercial refrigeration and HVAC equipment
- Learn to diagnose mechanical, electrical, airflow, refrigeration and controls-related issues
- Work on rooftop units, make-up air units, ventilation equipment, walk-in coolers, freezers and related commercial systems
- Participate in preventative maintenance inspections and service calls
- Assist experienced technicians with troubleshooting, repairs and installations
- Learn to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics and technical documentation
- Complete service reports and clear follow-up notes
- Communicate professionally with customers and team members
- Maintain an organised and safe work area
- Take on greater independence and responsibility as skills and experience develop

Helpful Experience, But Not Required





- HVAC or refrigeration experience
- Commercial service or building-maintenance experience
- Mechanical maintenance
- Construction or installation work
- Hydronic heating systems
- Basic electrical troubleshooting
- Customer-facing service experience
- Experience using hand tools, meters or mechanical equipment
- RACM Job Readiness Course Certificate

Who This Role Fits Best

This position is best suited for a 1st or 2nd Year Apprentice who wants to build a long-term career in commercial HVAC/R service.

You do not need extensive experience or knowledge of every system we work on. We are looking for someone who is dependable, mechanically inclined, motivated to learn and serious about developing into a capable commercial service technician.

The apprentices who advance fastest at Provincial Refrigeration are those who take initiative, communicate professionally, apply what they learn and consistently demonstrate reliability and good judgement in the field.

The opportunity to move into a company service vehicle is based on demonstrated readiness. It is not determined by apprenticeship year alone.

About Provincial Refrigeration

Provincial Refrigeration provides commercial refrigeration, HVAC, building maintenance, plumbing, hydronics and equipment repair services across Alberta.

Our customers include restaurants, apartment buildings, seniors’ residences, multi-use commercial facilities and other commercial clients.

Apply Confidentially

If you are a 1st or 2nd Year Apprentice looking for broad commercial experience, strong mentorship and a realistic path towards becoming an independent service technician, we would like to hear from you.

This is a well-supported, year-round position with transparent expectations and opportunities for apprentices who demonstrate skill, reliability, initiative and professional judgement.

Apply with your resume today.

Pay: $27.50-$33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Experience:

- Commercial HVAC: 1 year (required)
- Commercial Refrigeration: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 1st/2nd Year Commercial HVAC/R Apprentice - $27.50-$33.00/hr + Service Van Progression (Edmonton)
🏢 Provincial Refrigeration
📍 Edmonton