HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.59/Hr. - CAD $42.59/Hr.

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Summary

Are you a HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic interested in a role that directly supports the delivery of care, ensuring critical heating, cooling, ventilation and refrigeration systems are always operational when they're needed most?

As a HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic at the state-of-the-art new St. Paul's Hospital opening in Vancouver in 2027, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the complex environmental systems that help keep a high-performing healthcare facility safe, comfortable and efficient for patients, staff and visitors.

This includes:

• Install, repair and maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems across a large, dynamic hospital environment
• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure HVAC/R systems operate reliably and meet strict healthcare, safety and regulatory standards
• Troubleshoot and repair air handling units, compressors, pumps, fans, motors, controls and refrigeration equipment
• Operate and program Building Automation Systems (BAS) to optimize system performance and efficiency
• Perform air balancing tests and system inspections to maintain proper airflow and environmental conditions
• Work closely with other skilled trades and Facilities teams to support day-to-day operations and long-term infrastructure projects
• Contribute to a safe, comfortable and functional environment that supports patient care, staff and the broader community

We know skilled trades people have options. That's why we focus on what matters most: stability, lifestyle, growth, and purpose.

Work-life balance you won't find on job sites

• Unique 9-day fortnight schedule with every second week enjoying an extra day off
• Flexible start times to align with transit schedules (including West Coast Express)
• Predictable, consistent hours — no project-based layoffs or travel between sites

Commuting made easier

• Access to a staff transit discount program
• Reduce time spent in traffic and avoid the cost and stress of downtown parking

Tools, gear + financial perks covered

• All required tools, uniforms, and PPE provided
• Annual trades bonus recognizing your contribution

Long-term career growth

• Employer-supported training, tickets and certifications
• Opportunities to expand your expertise in building automation, controls and specialized healthcare systems
• Career progression within Facilities Management and redevelopment projects

Job security + comprehensive benefits

• Stable, unionized healthcare environment
• Competitive compensation, pension, and extended health benefits
• Work on a long-term site—not temporary construction projects

Want to see what impact really looks like? Hear what other members of our incredible Facilities team have to say:

The power behind the care: meet the engineers keeping our hospitals running 24/7 - The Daily Scan

Keeping the lights on: meet one of the electricians powering St. Paul’s Hospital - The Daily Scan

 

What You Bring

Education and Experience: 

• Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a Journeyperson Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic or equivalent trade
• Class “B” Gas Fitter’s License with an electrical endorsement recognized by the Province of BC.
• Two (2) years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary: $42.59 per hour.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities:  The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension.

 Your Day to Day:

• Review work requests and consult with Supervisor
• Perform operational and safety risk assessments and coordinate work with user departments
• Repair, maintain and install heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems including pneumatic, electrical and electronic controls
• Install and repair refrigeration systems such as fridges, freezers, coolers and ice machines
• Install motors, controls, switches and piping for gas and other fluids
• Operate and program Building Automation Systems and related HVAC/R equipment
• Carry out preventative maintenance programs for HVAC, refrigeration and control systems
• Perform air balancing tests using equipment such as velometers and static pressure instruments
• Repair and maintain mechanical equipment including compressors, steam valves, pumps, supply and exhaust fans and sterilizing equipment
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with applicable codes, regulations and safety standards
• Complete related reports, documentation and maintenance recordsview work requests and consult with Supervisor 

Who We Are:

Providence Health Care is building the  new St. Paul’s Hospital, a state-of-the-art health campus opening in 2027. This once-in-a-generation project will transform how care is delivered in British Columbia.

As part of our Facilities team, you’ll help bring this new hospital to life and maintain the essential systems that keep it running every day. Curious about other opportunities in the trades at Providence? Check out our trades career page here.

• A purpose-driven organization where your work supports patient care and community wellbeing
• A collaborative team environment where skilled trades are valued as essential contributors
• An inclusive workplace that respects the diversity, dignity and contributions of every employee
• A forward-looking organization investing in innovation, infrastructure and people

At Providence, your work isn’t just maintaining HVAC and refrigeration systems. It’s about supporting care for thousands of patients and families every day. 

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.