Our Culture
Work is not just something we do, it’s what we love.
We have a passion for the work we do and our employees exemplify this every day. This passion coupled with an uncompromising commitment to excellence drives everything we do.
We have a saying, “With Gateway, it’s personal™”. That means we go the extra mile when others won’t. We find solutions when others can’t. We do whatever it takes to get the job done right the first time because that’s how it should always be done.
Our Workplace
Community & Volunteerism
Gateway’s commitment to personal service extends beyond our clients and into our communities. We live, work and play in the communities we serve, and it’s important that we give back where we can. Our employees are responsible for supporting various charities and participating in many volunteer initiatives across western Canada. At Gateway we’re proud to be involved, invested and engaged in our communities and we strive to go above and beyond our corporate responsibilities.
Employee Events
At Gateway we believe in working hard and playing harder. To deliver on that promise our social committees are responsible for organizing many events throughout the year to celebrate our team and show our appreciation. High-five Fridays, BBQ’s, breakfasts, popcorn parties, Cinco de Mayo, movie nights, family picnics and Christmas parties are just some of the ways we come together to celebrate our extended family as one team.
Safety
Health and safety is an integral part of our corporate culture, from our CEO to our frontline workers everyone is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of our employees, subcontractors, clients and the public.
Health & Wellness
We’re committed to the health and wellbeing of all our employees and we believe everyone has the right to a healthy body and mind. Along with an excellent benefits program we provide access to our wellness centre and various onsite activities.
Education
We believe in sharing our knowledge and giving back to our trades and professions. We offer ongoing training, support and access to emerging technologies ensuring our team is always leading our industry. Our partnerships with NAIT and SAIT are well established as we provide support and leadership for their technical trades programs
Awards & Recognition
Our employees are not only our greatest resource they’re our most valuable asset. We believe in celebrating our successes and each other. Our gift card program gives employees an opportunity to nominate their peers for doing an amazing job. Our annual corporate awards banquet is yet another opportunity to recognize those employees who raise the bar for all of us and truly exemplify what it means to go above and beyond.
Our People
Meet a few of the amazing people that make up our team and learn why they chose Gateway Mechanical Services.
Duane, Senior Business Development Manager
When Duane Anderson interviewed to join Gateway in 2011, senior management had some pointed questions for him, and he had a few of his own…
Merv, Refrigeration Construction Supervisor
Before joining the Gateway team, Merv was a bricklayer. Ongoing back issues led Merv to make a change. At the time, he was…
Lana, Project Coordinator
Lana joined Gateway in 2013, shortly after graduating from MacEwan University with a Bachelor of Commerce and a major in Management…
Will, General Plumbing Foreman
Will Young was an apprentice plumber when he first joined Gateway Mechanical Services over a decade ago. He finished his schooling and became a journeyman plumber at Gateway…
Dustin, General Foreman
The main challenge of my work is making sure my crews are happy. We do a lot of projects, so it’s important to put the right people in the right positions to succeed…
Steve, Director, Shared Services
“I’ve been forced to learn how to become comfortable with being uncomfortable,” says Gateway’s Director of Shared Services Steve Voogd…
Mike, General Foreman
The company provides you with a tremendous amount of independence as to how you approach each challenge, but there’s also a great deal of collaboration…
Cory, General Foreman (Prairies)
You meet a lot of people on your career journey, and you can never tell which ones will have an outsize impact on your ultimate trajectory…
Our History
In 1968, dreaming of a brighter future for their families, Bill Ohe and Alex Allen founded Gateway Refrigeration in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 50 years later Gateway Mechanical Services is still going strong.