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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics in the Southeast Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 Southeast region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 79%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

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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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