3rd/4th Year Commercial HVAC/R Apprentice - $41.25-$46.75/hr + Company Vehicle

Pay: 3rd Year Apprentice: $41.25/hr | 4th Year Apprentice: $46.75/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 participation in an on-call rotation approximately every 6-8 weeks

About the Role

Provincial Refrigeration is looking for a motivated 3rd or 4th Year Commercial HVAC/R Apprentice to join our service team.

This is a broad commercial HVAC/R service role supporting a varied commercial customer base across Edmonton and surrounding Alberta service areas. The successful candidate will continue developing their refrigeration and HVAC skills while gaining experience across commercial building systems and refrigeration equipment.

We are looking for an apprentice who is comfortable working independently on routine service work, communicates professionally, and wants to continue building strong troubleshooting skills. The successful candidate should be interested in both commercial HVAC and refrigeration service work but does not need experience with every type of equipment we service.

Commercial Refrigeration HVAC Hydronics Building Systems Company Vehicle

What We're Looking For

- Registered 3rd or 4th Year Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Apprentice
- Commercial HVAC and/or commercial refrigeration experience
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills appropriate to apprenticeship level
- Comfortable handling routine service work independently
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence and clean driver's abstract
- Able to communicate professionally with customers and coworkers
- Able to complete service documentation accurately
- Able to complete required pre-employment screening

Why Apprentices Consider This Role

- Competitive wages of $41.25/hr (3rd Year) and $46.75/hr (4th Year)
- Broad exposure to commercial refrigeration, HVAC, hydronics, controls, and building systems
- Steady, year-round commercial HVAC/R service work




- Company vehicle and company cell phone provided
- Paid on-call rotation premium, plus additional compensation for service calls attended
- On-call rotation approximately every 6-8 weeks
- Opportunities for overtime, emergency service calls, approved after-hours work, and additional on-call shifts where available
- Extended health, dental, vision, and life insurance after probation
- RRSP matching program
- Annual boot allowance
- Annual tool allowance eligibility
- Company-provided PPE and company apparel
- Approved manufacturer, safety, code, and industry training
- Apprenticeship support and mentorship from experienced Journeymen
- Office, service, parts, and warehouse support to help technicians stay productive in the field
- Long-term career growth within Provincial Refrigeration

What You'll Be Doing

- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, airflow, refrigeration, and controls-related issues appropriate to your experience level
- Service, maintain, and repair commercial refrigeration and HVAC equipment
- Work on rooftop units, make-up air units, ventilation systems, walk-in coolers, freezers, and related equipment
- Complete preventative maintenance inspections and service calls
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation
- Complete service reports and clear follow-up notes
- Communicate professionally with customers regarding findings and recommendations
- Work independently with support available when required
- Participate in the on-call rotation

Helpful Experience, But Not Required

- Commercial refrigeration troubleshooting
- Hydronic heating systems
- Ice machines
- Commercial food equipment
- Controls or building automation systems




- Experience working independently in a service environment

Who This Role Fits Best

This role is best suited for a 3rd or 4th Year Apprentice who is already comfortable handling routine service work, wants to continue building strong troubleshooting skills, and is looking for exposure to a wide variety of commercial refrigeration, HVAC, hydronic, and building systems.

You do not need to know every system we work on, but reliability, professionalism, willingness to learn, and good judgement are important.

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 3rd or 4th Year Apprentice currently working in commercial HVAC/R service and are looking for stronger wages, broader experience, and long-term career growth, we would like to hear from you.

This is a well-supported role with strong pay, steady work, company-provided resources, and the prospect to continue developing into a highly capable commercial service technician.

Apply with your resume today.

Pay: $41.25-$46.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

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

Application question(s):

- Which of the following equipment do you troubleshoot independently?

RTUs
MUAs
Boilers
Hydronics
Walk-in coolers
Walk-in freezers
Self-contained refrigeration
Commercial controls

Experience:

- Commercial HVAC: 2 years (required)
- Commercial Refrigeration: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 driver's license and drivers abstract (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 3rd/4th Year Commercial HVAC/R Apprentice - $41.25-$46.75/hr + Company Vehicle (Edmonton)
🏢 Provincial Refrigeration
📍 Edmonton