pool technician

service technician

senior service technician

assistant manager

technicien piscine

Total Tech Pools and Leisure

Started off great! Was hired as an assistant manager and shown the ropes. Hours were long but being offered overtime made up for it, there were a few disgruntled employees but at the time i assumed it was them not the company. Was shown the day by days and the manager left so I essentially filled in for both positions the best i could to help the president run the company and even was told i was the best hire he has had in 4 year or so and i thought to myself this may be somewhere to grow roots no? Well fast forward to we have gotten back from winter holiday and the manager is now working about part time while i am in full time trying to do the requested tasks that have been outlined. Even outlined was that it was to be updated monthly with what should be done for that month and had all upper management involved but i wont go into details; essentially i was told i did not take enough initiative while seeking out tasks in our off season which is understandable i was under the impression that if it was something that needed to get done or brought to my attention it would have been done so and it would be my responsibility after the fact but no they did not want to “micromanage” or so they said, and that i should lead by example to show coworkers where the bar is set.... having said all this it would seem i replaced the manager but without notice or promotion so i felt it was odd all of sudden the job two of us were doing now i was expected to do alone. What was even more odd was that they did not lead by example themselves and more times than not withheld information that would benefit me and their excuse was that i should have asked and while understandable to a degree i will give an example; a kid was rehired under the okay of the president and was to work only weekends with him and the other manager... he then goes on vacation without following the proper channels (mind you the president and other manager know about this vacation) and i get in heat because we now have a schedule conflict as it is somehow my responsibility yet he, the other manager, or even the young employee did not once make a mention of it or follow proper policy to request time off. And it just went on as such and when i noted that i would need support from not only upper management but from staff as well i was stripped of my office, my work computer, and was starting to get penalized for things others were doing as well; such as not staying 10 feet away from someone yet the owner asking the other managers if they want to gather for a couple of drinks after work. Ultimately i was forced out the door in a very awkward and unprofessional manner and cant say i have experienced this kind of behaviour anywhere else.

I cannot say enough good things about working for Total Tech Pools. I started in May of 2020 as a retail associate, and it was a little different for me based on my previous job. To be honest I struggled at the beginning because everything was very new to me not to mention we were in the first couple months of a worldwide pandemic. I will say the first weeks can be challenging but it teaches you a lot about life and yourself which I can only boil down to one main idea: work ethic. I have seen many people come through expecting to be able to do the bare minimum and be praised for it.
In my time here I can relate that at sometimes it can feel like you’re walking on eggshells or that particular people are singling you out. I was on the hotseat for a while at least in my own mind but after taking the time and reflecting on my early days here at this company, I would say it was almost as if I was being pushed to see what I could truly bring to the table, both as an employee and a person.
Over the months I have spent here my responsibilities increased as did my comfort level. I can honestly say that I love coming in every day, even though the hours can be long especially during opening and closing season. I previously had worked at a much larger company, and I found that people were there to work for themselves. Here at Total Tech, I take pride in the fact that we work for each other as a team, and everyone contributes.
The workplace culture is like nothing I have ever seen. Everyone likes everyone and it’s almost like we’re all one big family. I have made lifelong friends at this job and have learned lessons that I will take with me for the rest of my life. I know that the owner and the managers can be hard on employees, and it can seem unfair however after being here for a while I can honestly say that each and every one of them has made a positive impact in my life. The one thing I don’t like is I wish that I had started when I was younger just as much as I wish I could stay here for another 8 years.


I began working at this company 3 years ago as a Service Technician. I mostly saw it as a one-off summer job while enrolled in university, not expecting to stick around after one season.

Three years later as I complete my final year in uni, I can look back and say what a great experience working here has been. You get to do fun physical work, engage in constant problem-solving, and bond with coworkers as you encounter some very unique people and situations on a daily basis. I have learned so many neat skills thanks to this job, like using gas-powered machinery, how to jump a car, using tools... the list goes on.

Management here is fair. If you put in the effort to do a good job, you will be rewarded. If you slack off and barely do what you were hired to do, don't expect any kind of special treatment. The workplace culture is a lot of fun, with yearly barbeques, dinner nights, summer and winter parties... etc. Definitely not what you get at a larger company, and I can honestly say that some of the most hilarious and fun memories I have are from working here, both at work and at company gatherings.

The hardest part of this job is slugging it out during the unavoidable peak pool opening season. Both field and store workers should be prepared for especially long hours for a few weeks. The most enjoyable part of the job is bonding with coworkers over some of the unique and crazy experiences we have while going to pools all over the GTA.

I have nothing but good things to say about this company, 6 years ago I worked at Total Tech Pools as a retail associate, the job was fast paced and always kept me busy which is something I wanted. It gave me the opportunity to learn different things about the industry and a base for a lot of positions I had after my summer at Total Tech. 

I came back this past summer when I saw a position advertised as assistant manager and jumped at the opportunity . Having worked at Total Tech before I knew it was the kind of job role I was more than willing to jump into, a company that actually allows you to grow with them and teaches you the skills you need to be successful within it. The position has helped me grow my management skills and allowed me to wear various hats doing different things within the company. I find Total Tech to be a very positive work environment, I truly enjoy coming to work everyday and that is something I have always looked for in a job. When you spend 10+ hours a day at work, it’s important to enjoy the people you work with and the work that you are doing and I can say that this job allows me both. 

Store manager is fantastic. Nice guy, easy to deal with and communicate with. Owner is a different story. Yells at staff if you dont pick up the phone within a certain amount of time. Heaven FORBID you put them (customers) on hold and it beeps more than once....which you can't help especially if the customer has a question for the owner who is on another call! (Happens frequently) Prepared to get yelled at for that too. Owner was chummy with most of the guys working there but was a complete jerk towards women. He also had a couple young boys (age 14/15) working there during summer. Not an enjoyable experience. I would never recommend anyone work for this jerk unless you enjoy seasonal employment, getting yelled at for just about everything, running around like a chicken with your head cut off and the exhausting hours which, you wouldnt even get off on time most of the time! 745am to 630-8pm...depending on if he made you do something before your shift ended.... 


Save yourself the hassle. You'd be better treated at McDonalds then this place.

The work environment makes you feel like you’re apart of the family, with many corporate events throughout the year. It brings the proper mix of laughter and hard work depending on the time. Days will be long but they seem to fly by. I started as a university student working in the summers and it was the perfect job to earn money. Not only did I earn enough to help me through school, I was able to practice essential skills in the business industry. I have also had the opportunity to meet key people in the industry and attend conventions within the industry.

I’ve seen many employees come and go but the ones who come in ready to work and care about the company and its people are able to take a lot home from the job. There are multiple opportunities to take on larger tasks in the company and room to move up. 

Would highly recommend this job for students or hardworking individuals who want a job that will challenge them on a daily basis to learn or better their personal skills.

The work environment is really really really not good. Basically they will be nice to you at the start and after a while they start to yell at you over the smallest things and everything at that. Upper management is always upset about something and takes it out on select employees, even if you work hard and do great work as I did. The only good part of this job is the pay especially if you work overtime, but that means in peak time you will be working 11 hour days 5-6 days a week. Honestly, its not worth subjecting yourself to the work culture here, unless you are friends with upper management it is not a fun experience at all and you end up not wanting to even go in. That said, working in the field isn't as bad because the senior techs are awesome, but being in store and constantly having to walk on egg shells is not a good experience at all. Literally go work anywhere else and you will be much happier at work.

I have been working here for almost two years and have enjoyed my time. The job is demanding at times ( especially at peak season in Spring and Fall) but the coworkers and management are supportive. The people are nice and there are social events. It does get very busy at times due to the seasonal nature but for the most part the customers are great. There is a lot of variety in the day but also a lot to learn. Training is good.

Total tech pools is a great first job for anyone who is interested. I have worked as a student full time in the summers and part time in the winters.  There are always new people to meet and overall has a great atmosphere. The hours are long in the summer, but the free lunches on Saturdays and the generous paycheck more than make up for it.  

If you're a hard worker and enjoy working outdoors this is a great place to work. Lots of hours and good pay in a fast paced environment. For those interested, you can learn new skills and advance to the higher skill positions and obviously earn more money. There are numerous company perks outside of hours as well. I loved my time there....

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