Job prospects Heating Technician in the Ottawa Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics in the Ottawa Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be limited for Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics (NOC 72420) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

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