Posted 19 days ago
HVAC/R Foreperson
@ Ainsworth Inc
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Overview
Ainsworth is hiring a full-time HVAC/R Working Foreperson who reports to the Regional Operations Manager. The role oversees service technicians, dispatch, scheduling, quality and safety, and customer site visits. Pay is $60.54 to $71.56 per hour under the collective agreement.
Pay:
$60.54–$71.56 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and dispatch service technicians
- Perform equipment service, maintenance and repairs
- Conduct safety inspections and site visits
- Support scheduling, staffing and quoting
- Train and lead team members
Requirements summary:
- About 10 years as certified journeyperson or HVAC/R experience
- Current refrigeration licence and ODP card
- Gas Fitter 1 certificate
- Strong training and presentation skills
- Excellent time management and organization
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Plant or factory, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | ODP card, Gas Fitter 1 |
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Ainsworth Inc
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 115 |
If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the GDI Ainsworth team today!
Job Summary:
The HVAC/R Working Foreperson will report directly to the Regional Operations Manager and provide day-to-day support and guidance to Service Technicians. This role is responsible for overseeing service work, supporting scheduling and dispatch, ensuring quality and safety standards are met, and helping maintain strong customer relationships. The Foreperson will also provide technical expertise, support operational efficiency, and assist with team development to ensure service excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Perform equipment service, maintenance, and repairs; troubleshoot and prevent issues.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
- Provide technical support, training, and leadership to team members.
- Support Operations Manager with planning, scheduling, staffing, and project execution.
- Ensure compliance with safety policies and conduct inspections/meetings.
- Coordinate and dispatch service technicians; oversee service delivery quality.
- Conduct site visits to ensure performance and strengthen client relationships.
- Assist with quoting and collaborate with Sales on service/project proposals.
- Complete additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 10 years previous experience as a certified Journeyperson or HVAR related experience and hold a current refrigeration license and ODP card. Any additional Licenses would be considered an asset. ie OBT 1 or 2, 309A Electrician...
- Must hold Gas Fitter 1 certificate and have sound working knowledge of HVAC system design and building maintenance.
- Strong training and presentation skills.
- Excellent time management, planning and organization skills.
- A good understanding of Ainsworth products and service
The pay is $60.54 - $71.56 per hour. The compensation for this position is as per the collective agreement.
This posting is for an active and current vacancy; interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.
GDI Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.
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