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Refrigeration and AC Mechanic

AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT

LOCATIONS DESIGNATED RED SEAL

$31.66/HR

Median wage in Canada

REFRIGERATION AND AC MECHANIC install and service residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration units and systems. They lay out reference points for installation, assemble and install components, install wiring to connect components to an electric power supply and calibrate related controls. Performing tasks:

  • Performs safety-related functions and common occupational skills.
  • Plans and Performs installation of HVAC/R and control systems.
  • Performs commissioning.
  • Performs maintenance and service.

ABOUT RED SEAL TRADES

RedSeal

The Red Seal Program, formally known as the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program, is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada. The industry is heavily involved in developing the national standard for each trade. It is a partnership between the federal government, provinces, and territories responsible for apprenticeship training and trade certification in their jurisdictions.