Neelands is a family owned, private Canadian company that has been in the refrigeration and HVAC business since 1958. We have a long history of providing comprehensive refrigeration and HVAC design, installation, and service offerings to Supermarkets as well as Commercial and Industrial markets across North America. We are a leader in advanced refrigeration technologies and state of the art products, offering turnkey solutions for new construction, retrofits for existing facilities, system controls, HVAC services, and sustainable energy services.
Since 1958, Neelands has been providing industry-leading and customized solutions for a broad range of industries and businesses. We are proud to have a dedicated and highly skilled technical team that is focused on refrigeration, HVAC, energy management, controls, equipment sales, and service and maintenance.
Neelands Group began as a family-run business and, to this day, we treat our team like extended family. We offer a competitive salary, learning opportunities, and a range of benefits.
The Position:
Neelands Group Limited is searching for a Refrigeration Construction Foreman to join our team at the Burlington, Ontario location. This is a regular, full-time union position with a full union compensation package. The Refrigeration Construction Foreman will report to the Construction Manager and will provide field staff with technical support helping to ensure a smooth turnover from the construction phase to service.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of refrigeration technicians and apprentices, ensuring proper training, guidance, and support.
- Uphold safety standards on job sites, ensuring adherence to company safety policies and Ontario regulations
- Carefully read and interpret blueprints to ensure proper specifications are being followed
- Accurately measure and layout plan for installation
- Assemble and install refrigeration systems, cold storage units, refrigeration piping and related components
- Ensure the necessary materials required for the project are on hand and readily available
- Maintain regular communication with project managers, providing updates on the status of the project
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Licensed 313A mechanic
- Minimum 7 years of refrigeration installation experience with 2 years as a foreman
- Experience with supermarket refrigeration is considered an asset
- CO2 system installation experience is considered an asset
- Experience with control systems
- Electrical knowledge and troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of TSSA regulations and procedures
- Valid G driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
- Ability to travel when required
What you Bring to the Team:
- A self-starter who is highly effective working independently and within a team
- Flexibility, along with the ability to operate well under pressure
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to perform in a high pressure, fast-paced environment
- A keen attention to detail
- A positive, hands-on, “can-do” attitude
Neelands Group Limited is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with Accessibility standards and regulations. If applicants require accommodation for a disability during the recruitment process, they must make their needs known in advance. Please notify Human Resources or the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.
If you are a team player and you are looking for an opportunity to grow with Neelands, we encourage you to submit your resume.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Neelands; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls or agencies.
Neelands is an equal opportunity employer.
Accommodations are available upon request. If applicable, please inform Neelands Group Limited of accommodations that are required during the recruitment process.
