HVAC Installer

BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With over 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward‑thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

About This Career Opportunity

Black & McDonald’s Service team in Ottawa is growing! If you are an independent, enthusiastic, and driven professional searching for an opportunity to build a solid foundation for your career, this position is for you.

The Installation Technician will assist with the overall project performance all while maintaining excellent relationships with all parties involved (trades, subcontractors, consultants, and clients). The Technician will work closely with the assigned project manager by informing them of job progress and schedule updates. The Technician would be required to join or be a member of local 787 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning UA.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Installation HVAC technician duties (Commissioning, and Troubleshooting).
• Ability to understand project documents (drawings, specifications, etc.).
• Ability to install various HVAC appliances including but not limited to the following:
• Refrigeration piping as per TSSA Brazing requirements.
• Installation of various piping designs for appliances such as Chillers, boilers, hydronic coils, fan assemblies, and heat exchangers.
• Complete control wiring as per manufacturer requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized working environments.
• Installation of Unit heaters, Furnaces, Rooftops, MUA, AHU, Ductless systems, VRF, Split systems and Boilers.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, consultants, and sub-trades.
• Perform site activities such as equipment start-ups, system balancing, functional testing, and training.

Competency Requirements

• Communicates effectively, both written and verbal
• Continuous learning
• Customer focus
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to work independently.
• Inherently detail oriented

Education Requirements

• 313A Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic License.
• G1 – Gas Technician Certificate TSSA.
• ODP – Ozone Depletion License.
• Additional Installation Certificates:
• 636 Venting.
• Gastite.
• Equipment manufacturer certificate.
• TSSA Brazing Certificate.

Work Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in installation, servicing, and troubleshooting diverse HVAC equipment.

Skills, Abilities, And Other Requirements

• Available to travel to various locations plus flexible hours
• Completion of safety training is an asset (i.e. working at heights)
• Punctual, presentable, and respectful at all times

This position’s wage rate follows the 787 Union Agreement schedule.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

If you are an existing Black & McDonald employee, please notify your supervisor of your interest and intent to apply before applying.