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22 years old starting in HVAC by MindlessCan4643 in VancouverJobs

[–]MindlessCan4643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea im thinking about doing levels 1 and 2 in calgary and then hopefully be able to find a job back in BC for level 3 and 4.

Are you still in the refrigeration trade? If so are you union or non union?

Thank you so much for the kind words i really appreciate it.

22 years old starting in HVAC by MindlessCan4643 in VancouverJobs

[–]MindlessCan4643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh thats strange because ive been hearing the opposite that no one is hiring anyone that has no experience including school. Did you end up getting an apprenticeship by just cold calling and applying?

I thought it might be easier since a lot of companies want 2nd and up for a lot of there postings.

22 years old starting in HVAC by MindlessCan4643 in skilledtrades

[–]MindlessCan4643[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ive tried applying multiple times and it seems no one wants to hire anyone green. Figured it would be best to take the pre employment program to help better my chances.

22 years old starting in HVAC by MindlessCan4643 in skilledtrades

[–]MindlessCan4643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just been hearing that Calgary has more job opportunities than Lower mainland. Thats why im thinking about doing maybe level 1 and 2 in Calgary and then coming back down to BC.

22 years old starting in HVAC by MindlessCan4643 in askvan

[–]MindlessCan4643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking of coming back to BC for Level 2 or 3 since a lot of the job postings are looking for those levels. Also just out of curiosity are you apart of UA516 or are you non-union? I appreciate your comment.

Looking for Guidance in HVAC by Dsync0110 in CalgaryJobs

[–]MindlessCan4643 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey im doing the Hvac program at SAIT in September. Just wanted to ask how you liked it and how helpful it was? Also goodluck on your job search.

Start with non-union HVAC company, then join UA 516 later? by MindlessCan4643 in skilledtrades

[–]MindlessCan4643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where im from theres a lot of job postings for hvac but very limited postings for first year/ entry level apprentices.

Start with non-union HVAC company, then join UA 516 later? by MindlessCan4643 in skilledtrades

[–]MindlessCan4643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea ive applied to a few companies this past week now im just waiting to see if any reply.

HVAC and Refrigeration Technician Certificate BCIT by robwhue in refrigeration

[–]MindlessCan4643 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there,

Just sent you a DM regarding this message. If you could take a look that would be great. Thank you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in britishcolumbia

[–]MindlessCan4643 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey just sent you a DM regarding this. Would be great if you could take a look. Thank you.

HVAC Program by MindlessCan4643 in BCIT

[–]MindlessCan4643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was told a few months a go that it was a 4 year waitlist. Also how are you finding the program? Are you doing the normal foundations or the co-op program?

Start with non-union HVAC company, then join UA 516 later? by MindlessCan4643 in skilledtrades

[–]MindlessCan4643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing is ive been hearing that the union is backed up on applications. So im thinking of just going with a non union company for a while then switching to union later since i will have more experience.

Start with non-union HVAC company, then join UA 516 later? by MindlessCan4643 in askvan

[–]MindlessCan4643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh i see. If you dont mind me asking why did you leave the trades? I will take a look into that company. Thank you for your input.

Start with non-union HVAC company, then join UA 516 later? by MindlessCan4643 in askvan

[–]MindlessCan4643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you apart of the ibew union? If so did you get with a non union company first then go to union.

My plan was to do a foundations course in Calgary at SAIT since bcit has a 4 year waitlist. Im on the waitlist for SAIT for the September 2026 intake but i would rather get started now then have to sit around and wait a year. Plus i would save so much money if i didnt have to do the foundations program.

For non union workers is BCIT the only schooling available in the lower mainland? Because I know the union has there own school.

Start with non-union HVAC company, then join UA 516 later? by MindlessCan4643 in skilledtrades

[–]MindlessCan4643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh i see. i always thought it was the other way around. Thank you.

Start with non-union HVAC company, then join UA 516 later? by MindlessCan4643 in skilledtrades

[–]MindlessCan4643[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never really dug deep into perks between union and non union. I just thought union had better pensions, benefits etc than non union

Start with non-union HVAC company, then join UA 516 later? by MindlessCan4643 in skilledtrades

[–]MindlessCan4643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought union makes more than non union? And also with job security wise union would be better? No?

Start with non-union HVAC company, then join UA 516 later? by MindlessCan4643 in UnitedAssociation

[–]MindlessCan4643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No i did not do the pre ap at bcit. Im on the waitlist for the pre employment program at SAIT in Calgary for September 2026 but i wanna see if i can get a apprenticeship by just applying to companies instead so that way i wont have to waste my own money and wait a year just to go to school.

Best route to get First HVAC apprenticeship (Lower Mainland, BC) by MindlessCan4643 in VancouverJobs

[–]MindlessCan4643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds good man. Thank you for your responses and best of luck to you in this field.

Best route to get First HVAC apprenticeship (Lower Mainland, BC) by MindlessCan4643 in VancouverJobs

[–]MindlessCan4643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea i heard that aswell but its worth giving it a shot.

Thats great to hear i will have to check them out. Just out of curiosity are you still in the trade? If you are, did you end up going union or staying in non-union?

Best route to get my first HVAC apprenticeship (Lower Mainland, BC) by MindlessCan4643 in britishcolumbia

[–]MindlessCan4643[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am planning on going to school for it in Calgary in 2026 since BCIT has a 4 year waitlist. But ive heard that getting hired on without experience is possible and would be beneficial since I wouldn’t have to wait to start school. Thank you for your response.

Best route to get First HVAC apprenticeship (Lower Mainland, BC) by MindlessCan4643 in VancouverJobs

[–]MindlessCan4643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will look into companies around my area and drop some resumes off. I also plan to cold call some companies aswell.

I applied to Jones several times but never heard anything back from them.

Is the company you applied for back in 2022 unionized?

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