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JOB DETAILSPosted Oct 22, 2026

Refrigeration Mechanic

CF Electrical

D'Escousse (NS)

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Job details

Location
D'Escousse (NS)
Salary
$30.00 to $50.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Full job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Registered Apprenticeship certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work site environment

  • Hot
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Odours
  • Outdoors

Work setting

  • On-site customer service

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Install and overhaul heating systems
  • Install refrigeration systems
  • Install ventilation, air handling and air conditioning systems
  • Troubleshoot heating systems
  • Troubleshoot ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
  • Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components
  • Coach and instruct apprentices
  • Measure, cut and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment
  • Provide customer service
  • Start up system and test for leaks using testing devices
  • Perform maintenance such as, recharging system with refrigerant, checking and testing regulators or calibrating system
  • Handle, recover and store refrigerants
  • Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate
  • Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of service and repair

  • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Control systems

  • Energy conservation
  • Electrical devices

Air conditioning and refrigeration systems

  • Rooftop (self-contained)
  • Heat pump
  • Air motioning and circulation
  • Built up (split system)
  • Ventilation

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Basic security clearance
  • Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Attention to detail
  • Manual dexterity

Own tools/equipment

  • Tools
  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Punctuality
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

  • Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Transportation provided by employer
  • Variable or compressed work week