Senior fireplace installer in Calgary, AB, Canada

Job summary

Lead fireplace installations, including site preparation, measurements, framing, venting, finishing, troubleshooting, and quality checks, while ensuring compliance with safety codes and manufacturer specifications. Coordinate with customers and internal teams, mentor junior installers, maintain tools and vehicles, complete documentation, and travel occasionally to regional job sites.

Job details

Company Description TH Fireplaces is a Calgary based fireplace specialist offering a wide range of cutting-edge fireplaces and fireplace products designed to add lasting style and comfort to residential interiors. The company focuses on both custom and pre-made solutions, giving customers flexibility to match their specific design and performance needs. TH Fireplaces emphasizes energy-efficient products that help reduce maintenance costs and improve home efficiency. The team takes pride in excellent customer service and relies on experienced installation technicians to ensure every fireplace is installed safely and correctly. Applicants can expect to join a company committed to quality workmanship and a strong customer experience. Role Description The Senior Fireplace Installer is a full-time, on-site role based in Calgary, AB. This role is responsible for leading the installation of gas, electric, and other fireplace systems, including site preparation, measurements, framing, venting, and finishing work to meet safety codes and manufacturer specifications. The Senior Fireplace Installer will diagnose and resolve installation issues, perform quality checks, and ensure clean, professional work areas at all times. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating with customers and internal teams, reviewing work orders and plans, mentoring junior installers, and maintaining tools, equipment, and vehicles in good working order. The role also involves adherence to all safety standards, completion of required documentation, and occasional travel to job sites within the region. Qualifications Technical and installation skills: Proven experience installing fireplaces or similar HVAC/gas appliances; ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manufacturer instructions; strong mechanical aptitude. Safety and compliance skills: Knowledge of local building codes, gas fitting standards, and safety regulations; committed to safe work practices and proper use of PPE. Construction and finishing skills: Experience with basic carpentry, framing, drywall, and finishing work related to fireplace surrounds and enclosures. Customer service and communication skills: Ability to communicate clearly with customers, builders, and team members; professional demeanor on job sites; strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities. Leadership and teamwork skills: Experience guiding or mentoring junior installers; ability to coordinate tasks, manage timelines, and work effectively in a small, collaborative team. Physical capability and reliability: Able to lift and move heavy materials and equipment, work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, and stand for extended periods; strong attendance and punctuality. Licenses and education: Gas fitter or related trade certification (or strong equivalent experience) preferred; valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; high school diploma or equivalent. Additional assets: Experience with energy-efficient fireplace technologies, previous work in residential construction or renovation, and familiarity with the Calgary and Red Deer markets.

What you’ll do

Lead fireplace installations, including site preparation, measurements, framing, venting, finishing, troubleshooting, and quality checks, while ensuring compliance with safety codes and manufacturer specifications. Coordinate with customers and internal teams, mentor junior installers, maintain tools and vehicles, complete documentation, and travel occasionally to regional job sites.

Requirements

Candidates should have proven experience installing fireplaces or similar HVAC or gas appliances, knowledge of relevant codes and safety practices, and experience with carpentry and finishing work. A gas fitter or related trade certification (or equivalent experience), a valid driver’s license with a clean record, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to perform physically demanding work are preferred or required qualifications.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Quality Inspection · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Fireplace Installation
• Gas Appliance Installation
• Technical Drawing Interpretation
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Building Code Compliance
• Gas Fitting Standards
• Workplace Safety
• Carpentry
• Framing
• Drywall and Finishing
• Customer Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Mentoring
• Task Coordination
• Quality Inspection
• Tool and Equipment Maintenance

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Security & Safety