Original job description
October 1, 2026
REFRIGERATION APPRENTICE (BAND LEVEL 6)
(TECHNOLOGIST II)
Department of Technical Services
(Contractual Position to September 24, 2027)
This competition may be used to fill identical positions in this unit within three (3) months of the closing date
All qualified employees are welcome to apply, however preference is given to CUPE members
The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a temporary assignment, subject to departmental approval
DUTIES
Under general supervision, the Refrigeration Apprentice will be required to perform apprentice-level tasks in accordance with standard trade practices. Duties include supporting the maintenance and repair of refrigeration equipment such as refrigerators, ultra-low freezers, refrigerated centrifuges, and chillers used for experimental, instructional, and research purposes. The successful candidate may also support the cryogenics shop, including dispensing of cryogenic liquids, as well as other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Successful candidates must have completed pre-apprenticeship (entry-level) training at a recognized institution toward journey-person certification in the respective trade. Candidates currently enrolled in pre-apprenticeship training will also be considered. Applicants must be eligible to enter the apprenticeship program under the Department of Education (Industrial Training Section). Possession of a valid driver's license and driver's abstract, as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, is required.
SALARY $36,054.60 - $60,531.30 per annum (CUPE 1615) based on year of apprenticeship program
An upscale hiring step has been applied to this position (Step 6)
CLOSING DATE October 16, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; Black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.
If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Perform apprentice-level refrigeration tasks under general supervision, supporting the maintenance and repair of refrigerators, ultra-low freezers, refrigerated centrifuges, and chillers. Support the cryogenics shop, including dispensing cryogenic liquids, and perform other assigned duties.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed, or be currently enrolled in, entry-level pre-apprenticeship training at a recognized institution toward certification in the trade and be eligible to enter the apprenticeship program. A valid Newfoundland and Labrador driver's license and driver's abstract are required.
Skills
- Refrigeration Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- Refrigeration Systems
- Cryogenics
- Cryogenic Liquid Dispensing
- Apprenticeship-Level Trade Practices
- Driver's License
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Engineering
- Education
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Refrigeration
- Refrigeration Equipment
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- Ultra-Low Freezers
- Refrigerated Centrifuges
- Chillers
- Cryogenics
- Cryogenic Liquids
- Pre-Apprenticeship Training
- Apprenticeship Program
- Journey-Person Certification
- Trade Practices
- Driver's License
- Driver's Abstract
- Experimental Equipment
- Instructional Equipment
- Research Equipment
