- Measure and lay out reference points for installation
- Prepare tenders and quotations
- Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components
- Coach and instruct apprentices
- Measure, cut and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment
- 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
- Interpret gas codes
- Handle, recover and store refrigerants
- Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification
Control systems
- Computerized monitoring
- Electrical devices
- Electronic and solid state
- Pneumatic devices
- On-board diagnostics
- Direct digital control system
- Programmable logic controller (PLC)
Air conditioning and refrigeration systems
- Rooftop (self-contained)
- Air motioning and circulation
- Built up (split system)
- Humidification and de-humidification system
- Ventilation
- Cooling tower
Transportation / travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Flexibility
- Reliability
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
- Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)