testing, adjusting and balancing (tab) technician for heating, ventilating and air conditioning (hvac)

Norm's Plumbing, Heating and Air ConditioningNanaimo, BCJob Bankpublished 10/16/2026

About the company

Residential HVAC Service & Installation Technician Join a family-owned team that has been serving Mid Vancouver Island since 1971.

A GREAT PLACE TO BUILD YOUR CAREER At Norm?s, we believe great service starts with great people. We?re a locally owned, family-run company based in Nanaimo, and our owners work alongside the team every day. You won?t be a number here. You?ll be a respected member of a close-knit crew that backs each other up and takes pride in doing things right.

WHY TECHNICIANS CHOOSE NORM?S

  • Family-owned, community-rooted. Serving Nanaimo, Parksville, Ladysmith and surrounding communities for over 50 years.
  • Supportive team culture. Teamwork, respect and open communication are part of how we work, from the field to the office.
  • Modern tools and equipment. Mobile software for job notes, invoicing and payments, and a company vehicle to get the job done.
  • Room to grow. Ongoing training and development, plus real opportunities for advancement.
  • Meaningful work. Help homeowners improve their comfort and safety, and earn their trust along the way.
  • Benefits that look after you and your family. Fully employer-paid extended health and dental, RRSP matching, disability and life insurance, and more.

Your tasks

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Residential HVAC Service & Installation Technician, you?ll diagnose, repair, maintain and install residential heating and cooling systems while delivering an exceptional customer experience. Expect a hands-on role that blends technical problem-solving with honest, clear communication in customers? homes.

What you?ll work on

  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Ductless mini-split systems
  • Gas furnaces and fireplaces
  • HVAC equipment installs and system replacements

What you?ll do day to day

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues
  • Explain findings and recommendations to homeowners
  • Complete job notes, invoices and payments on mobile software
  • Keep your service vehicle clean, organized and fully stocked
  • Support apprentices and contribute to a positive team

WHAT TO EXPECT AT NORM?S

  • Customer-facing work. You?ll be in people?s homes every day. Professionalism, clear communication and a tidy job site matter as much as technical skill.
  • Independence with backup. You?ll run your own service calls, with a team of dispatch, office and fellow technicians behind you.
  • A mix of service and installation. Repairs, maintenance and troubleshooting alongside equipment installs and replacements.
  • Accountability. We?re dependable and organized, we take ownership of our work, and we leave every home better than we found it.
  • Mentorship. You?ll help develop apprentices, and we?ll help develop you.

Requirements

We?re looking for an experienced HVAC technician who wants more than just a paycheque: a company that values its people, invests in their success, and gives them the tools to do their best work.

  • Minimum 3 years of residential HVAC experience
  • Gas B ticket and/or RACM certification
  • Valid Class 5 driver?s licence with a clean abstract
  • Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent customer service and communication
  • Works well independently and as part of a team

What we value

  • Professional and customer-focused
  • Dependable and accountable
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Motivated to learn and grow with Norm?s

What we offer

  • $40?$50+/hr Based on experience
  • 100% Employer-paid health & dental
  • Company van Provided and stocked
  • Pay: $40?$50+ per hour, based on experience
  • Overtime: opportunities available
  • Vehicle: company vehicle
  • Health & dental: 100% employer-paid extended coverage
  • RRSP: employer matching
  • Protection: disability and life insurance
  • Time off: paid vacation
  • Virtual healthcare: access included
  • Wellness: $500 annual health & wellness fund
  • Growth: ongoing training and development

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