Job prospects Journeyman/woman Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Mechanic in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (NOC 72402) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 2,890 people work in this occupation.
  • Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 84%

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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