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Anyone in Canada open to taking on fresh blood?

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#1 ·
Hi all,

Transferred out of a plumbing apprenticeship after 400 hours because I didn't find it as challenging as I had hoped. Talked to a handful of friends in the HVAC industry and they all seem to think it would be a great career for me as it requires a good head and a tough body. Now I'm hoping to start an apprenticeship as a refrigeration mechanic but am having troubles finding a good starting point.

I'm a young male in Toronto, ON with a full license (which can be transferred to any other province). More than happy to relocate if a promising job is available. Grew up with a handyman as a father, physical labor is second nature to me. Though I tried, I couldn't bear to sit in an office all day. I'm an extremely quick learner and if someone doesn't mind giving me a brief rundown when I don't know something, I can very quickly become an asset.

Just looking for a stable position with a good company - service, commercial, residential, no preference. Willing to fly out and work at the drop of a hat. I'm sick of not being able to find work in Toronto.

Could anyone be of assistance or know of someone that is? I've got my resume and references upon request.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated. I've spent the past 2 months chasing down leads but all companies are either laying of workers or looking for journeymen.
 
#2 ·
Been there 30 yrs. ago in T.O. Now In San Diego,CA and have had a physically tough but good, financially rewarding carreer.

Things are pretty difficult right now economically. I started by working for a light commercial outfit that did natural gas heating and AC. Just a suggestion....start as a gopher and get your gas fitters licenses. If you bust your butt, are eager to listen and learn and are fortunate to work with a knowlegdeable old timer you can move up to an AC apprenticeship within the same company. Pay will be low until you get the gas licenses then things start lookin up. Get some experience and don't be afraid to move on after a few years and mix up your experience. Good luck
 
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#3 ·
Hey Oddity, I know the feeling...Things seem especially slow around here right now. With the high unemployment rate right now, there are plenty of seasoned techs for hire and employers have the upper hand right now. I have my license and figured that I would be snapped up right away, but lack of experience killed me. Luckily I have something now, and even though the pay is less than what I would like, the boss is awesome, and I am getting the experience that I probably would not get anywhere else. I was quite happy to learn how to hang duct work, as i had never done it before, after a couple of weeks of doing installs I will be able to knock tin like nobody's business, and I actually like it.
 
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