LEAD SERVICE TECHNICIAN – OVERHEAD DOORS & LOADING DOCKS$ - 42.60/HR TOTAL UNION PACKAGE (Includes $6.16/hr Pension)
Mississauga | Toronto | Brampton | Vaughan | Oakville | GTA
Union | Pension | No Seasonal Layoffs | Year-Round Commercial Work
Wilcox Door Service Inc. is hiring an experienced Lead Industrial Door Mechanic to join our unionized service team in the Greater Toronto Area.
We are a certified Indigenous-owned company operating since 1912, specializing in commercial and industrial overhead doors, high-speed doors, loading dock equipment, and gate systems. Our customers include warehouses, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and large industrial operations across the GTA.
If you are a senior dock & door technician looking for top union compensation, structured wages, pension growth, and long-term stability — this opportunity is built for you.
COMPENSATION
$42.60/hour Total Package (2024 Rate)
Includes:
· $35.81/hr base wage
· $6.16/hr employer-paid pension contribution (Ironworkers Ontario Pension Fund)
· Union welfare benefits
· IMPACT contributions
Overtime paid per collective agreement:
· Time and a Half
· Double Time
· 4-hour minimum for call-outs
This is the top package rate for experienced Industrial Door Mechanics under the current agreement.
THE ROLE – LEAD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
As a Lead Technician, you will:
· Diagnose, service, and repair commercial overhead doors and loading dock equipment
· Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
· Lead jobs independently and manage workflow on-site
· Mentor and train apprentices and junior mechanics
· Maintain a fully stocked and organized service vehicle
· Complete digital service documentation accurately and on time
· Participate in a rotating on-call schedule
This is a leadership-in-the-field position for mechanics who take pride in professional execution.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT
· Structured union wage scale
· Hourly pension contributions building retirement every hour worked
· No subcontracting outside the agreement
· Defined overtime rules
· Paid statutory holidays
· Paid sick days
· $300 annual boot allowance
· Winter jacket/coveralls supplied
· Steady GTA commercial accounts
· No seasonal layoffs
This is protected, stable employment — not short-term project work.
REQUIREMENTS
· 5+ years experience servicing commercial overhead doors and dock systems
· Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic ability
· Electrical experience (asset)
· Valid Ontario G driver’s license
· Working at Heights certification
· Ability to work at heights and in industrial environments
Hourly premiums available for:
· CWB Welding Certification
· High-Speed Door experience
· Additional industry certifications
THE POWER OF A UNION PENSION
Why It’s One of the Most Valuable Parts of Your Pay
When comparing jobs, most people look only at hourly wage.
Smart tradespeople look at total compensation — and the pension is one of the most powerful financial advantages you can have in this industry.
At Wilcox Door Service Inc., our technicians are covered under the Ironworkers Ontario Pension Fund.
For every hour you work, the company contributes $6.16 per hour (2024 rate) directly toward your retirement.
This is:
· Paid by the employer
· Not deducted from your wages
· Automatically invested
· Built to grow over your entire career
HOW THE PENSION WORKS
For every hour worked:
$6.16 is contributed to your pension.
If you work approximately 2,000 hours per year:
$6.16 × 2,000 = $12,320 per year contributed toward retirement
Over time, those contributions accumulate and grow through investment returns.
This happens automatically — you do not need to manage it, remember to invest, or make personal contributions for it to grow.
TAX ADVANTAGES – WHY THIS IS SMART MONEY
1. You Do NOT Pay Tax on Pension Contributions Today
If we paid you an extra $6.16/hour as wages instead:
· You would pay income tax immediately
· CPP and EI would apply
· Your net take-home would be reduced
But pension contributions:
· Are not taxed as current income
· Grow tax-deferred
· Compound over time
That means the full $6.16 per hour goes to work for your future — not the government.
2. You Typically Pay Tax Later — At a Lower Rate
When you retire:
· Your income is usually lower than during peak working years
· Pension income is spread over time
· You are often in a lower tax bracket
In simple terms:
You avoid high-income tax today and instead pay lower retirement-level tax later.
That is tax efficiency.
UNION VS NON‑UNION – REAL COMPENSATION COMPARISON
Below is a simplified comparison of two hypothetical job offers:
OPTION A – NON-UNION SHOP
Hourly Wage: $40.00
Pension: $0
Benefits: Basic or Self-Managed
Retirement Savings: Up to You
Long-Term Retirement Structure: None
Annual Earnings (2,000 hrs): $80,000
Retirement Contribution from Employer: $0
OPTION B – UNION POSITION (WILCOX)
Hourly Wage: $35.81
Employer Pension Contribution: $6.16/hr
Total Package Value: $42.60/hr
Structured Benefits: Yes
Retirement Savings: Automatic
Annual Wage Earnings (2,000 hrs): $71,620
Annual Pension Contributions: $12,320
Total Annual Compensation Value: $83,940
At first glance, Option A looks higher per hour.
But Option B:
· Pays more in total compensation
· Builds $12,320 per year toward retirement
· Creates long-term wealth automatically
Over time, that difference becomes life-changing.
20-YEAR FINANCIAL PROJECTION EXAMPLE
Let’s look at a realistic long-term example.
Assumptions:
· 2,000 hours worked per year
· $6.16/hr pension contribution
· 20-year career period
· Conservative 5% average annual investment growth
Annual Contribution: $12,320
After 20 years of contributions with 5% growth:
Estimated Pension Value: ~$405,000 – $430,000
This does NOT include:
· Potential wage increases
· Overtime hours
· Higher negotiated future pension rates
· Additional voluntary retirement savings
Extend that to 25–30 years and the value increases significantly due to compounding.
This is how tradespeople retire with security instead of uncertainty.
THE POWER OF COMPOUNDING
Money contributed early grows the most.
A technician who starts at 25 and stays consistent can build substantial retirement wealth without ever needing to actively manage investments.
The earlier you start, the stronger the effect.
WHY STRUCTURE MATTERS
Many tradespeople in non-union roles say they will invest on their own.
In reality:
· Life expenses take priority
· Saving becomes inconsistent
· Retirement planning gets delayed
A structured pension removes that risk.
It builds wealth automatically — every hour, every week, every year.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU
Your wage pays you today.
Your pension pays you for decades after you stop working.
When comparing jobs, always look at:
1. Hourly wage
2. Employer pension contributions
3. Long-term financial security
A strong pension is not just a benefit — it is a financial strategy built into your career.
At Wilcox Door Service Inc., we believe skilled trades deserve:
· Competitive wages
· Structured benefits
· Pension growth
· Long-term financial stability
Because a real career should support you — not just today, but for life.
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
This position is ideal for experienced mechanics who:
· Take pride in clean, professional workmanship
· Want structured wages and pension security
· Prefer commercial and industrial service work
· Want to lead and develop apprentices
· Value respect for the trade
ABOUT WILCOX DOOR SERVICE INC.
· Operating since 1912
· Certified Indigenous-owned company
· Commercial & industrial specialists
· Long-standing GTA customer base
· Strong safety culture and accountability
We are building one of the strongest commercial dock & door teams in Ontario.
If you are currently non-union and looking for long-term wage stability, pension growth, and year-round commercial work — this is your opportunity.
Apply today and join a team that respects your skill and experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $35.81 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: On the road
