About the Role
Join the world's largest HVAC company, Daikin Applied, as an experienced Gas Service Foreman (G1) in Southern Ontario. This leadership role is for a skilled HVAC professional passionate about technical excellence, mentorship, and customer service, working with cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading equipment.
Responsibilities
- Lead TSSA processes, compliance requirements, and related administration.
- Serve as the branch's technical expert on gas-fired equipment and appliances.
- Perform service, maintenance, commissioning, inspection, and repair of commercial and industrial HVAC equipment.
- Conduct advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and independent problem resolution on complex HVAC systems.
- Inspect and test equipment to verify system performance, functionality, and safe operation.
- Perform preventative maintenance to minimize equipment failures, downtime, and service callbacks.
- Repair or replace defective equipment, components, controls, wiring, and associated system parts.
- Conduct warranty service work by independently inspecting and testing systems to verify functionality.
- Lead equipment rebuilds, retrofits, and upgrades while providing technical direction to technicians.
- Program and configure control systems utilizing computers, touchscreen interfaces, and related technologies.
- Act as the primary technical liaison with customers, building owners, and site personnel.
- Identify opportunities for additional repairs, maintenance, and service enhancements.
- Educate customers on equipment operation, maintenance requirements, and best practices.
- Prepare accurate service documentation, project reports, billing information, timecards, and other required records.
- Participate in available technical training programs and maintain all required licenses and certifications.
- Ensure standards, policies, procedures, and maintenance of a clean work area are upheld.
- Complete jobsite hazard assessments and adhere to all safety requirements.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Technical school education with a valid G1 Gas Technician License in good standing.
- 10+ years of related HVAC service experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Accepted as a Foreman by the union.
- Previous experience mentoring, coaching, and developing technicians.
- Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to participate in a rotational emergency on-call schedule.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification (preferred).
- Experience with advanced controls and building automation systems (preferred).
- Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills (preferred).
- Demonstrated leadership experience within commercial and industrial HVAC environments (preferred).
- Legal authorization to work in Canada; visa sponsorship is not available.
Skills
- HVAC service
- Gas-fired equipment
- Applied air handling units
- Rooftop units
- Hydronic heating boilers
- Make-up air units
- Advanced diagnostics
- Troubleshooting
- Problem resolution
- Equipment inspection
- Equipment testing
- Preventative maintenance
- Equipment repair
- Equipment replacement
- Control systems programming
- Control systems configuration
- Customer service
- Technical liaison
- Mentorship
- Coaching
- Leadership
Location
- Southern Ontario
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 10+ years of related HVAC service experience
- Foreman
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
- Technical school education
- G1 Gas Technician License
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive compensation (negotiable based on experience, qualifications, and certifications)
Benefits
- Company vehicle
- Laptop, mobile device, and modern service technology
- Factory-certified training programs
- Exposure to advanced commercial HVAC systems and Intelligent Equipment technologies
- Career growth opportunities
- Comprehensive support for continuous learning and professional development
- Collaborative, inclusive, and safety-focused work environment
- Benefits are provided through the applicable local labor union and aligned with the collective bargaining agreement.
About the Company
- Daikin Applied is the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025.
- We work with cutting-edge HVAC technologies and industry-leading equipment.
- We are committed to innovation, safety, and professional growth.
- We are a global technology powerhouse transforming the world with HVAC.
- We are innovators and leaders, unlocking people's potential and bringing out groundbreaking ideas.
- We offer more than a job; a place where you'll be heard, valued, belong, and make your mark.
- We have welcomed several organizations into our family, expanding our capabilities and shaping the future.
- We are building a more sustainable planet, creating comfortable, healthy spaces, and perfecting the air we share.
Equal Opportunity
- Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
