Refrigeration Technician - Ottawa

Choquette CKS

Refrigeration Technician

Who We Are

Choquette CKS, a division of Heritage Food Service Group of Canada, is one of the largest service providers for the food service industry in eastern Canada. We have over 100 years of history, and our licensed, factory-trained technicians minimize downtime and prioritize urgent service. In addition, we have an extensive support team to drive service excellence and we maintain a sizable inventory of OEM parts. We are the industry leader in Canada, and we care beyond service!

A Day In The Life

Our qualified Refrigeration Journeymen repair and maintain refrigeration equipment. Typical refrigeration equipment includes display cases, walk-in coolers/freezers, reach-in and undercounter coolers/freezers, ice machines, and reach-in blast chillers. If you can service hot as well as cold commercial food equipment that is a bonus! Typical cooking equipment (gas, steam, and electric) examples: dishwashing equipment, ranges, fryers, steamers, and combi-ovens and more. If you are not currently certified, we will support your future training and educational goals. Your role will use your industry knowledge to service complex equipment, while providing exceptional customer service to our customers - you get to be the HERO every day!

What You Bring

• 313A is required
• Valid driver's license with a relatively clean driving record
• Must be available to work overtime and participate in the on-call rotation
• 5 years' experience as a refrigeration technician
• Experience diagnosing and trouble-shooting commercial refrigeration equipment
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• G1, G2, G3 is an asset but not required
• Able to occasionally travel to work at other locations as needed, or travel for training purposes
• Education in appliance service, or a related field is preferred
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, accountable and self-driven

Why work for us?

• Industry-Leading Compensation
• Extended health, dental and LTD
• Each day brings new challenges and endless learning opportunities
• Superior Scheduling
• Comprehensive Group Benefits and Pension Program
• Training and Development Opportunities
• 24/7 Resources and Support
• Our operation is year-round with no seasonal downtime
• In-house and on-the-job training provided on a variety of kitchen equipment
• Industry-leading OEM manufacturer training for our technicians to keep up to date with industry knowledge
• You will be supported by parts/service specialists, dispatchers, customer service representatives and field service leaders
• All technicians receive a company vehicle, specialty tools and uniforms
• We continue to invest in developing our employees, potentially having gas schooling or refrigeration apprenticeship compensated
• You will be part of a growing, stable organization, who is the industry leader in Canada
• Our hiring range is broad to reflect the skillset of each technician
• Industry leaders in Canada

We are committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration, and we are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under the applicable accessibility laws.

We are an equal opportunity employer that supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We put safety first, and deliver service excellence with integrity, from a team-driven, collaborative mindset. We support community, both internally and externally. Come join us and be part of a Canadian industry leader in commercial kitchen equipment service.

Due to the high volume of interest, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applications. To be considered, candidates must be able to live and work in Canada.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at: https://choquettecks.prevueaps.com/jobs/.

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