Job prospects Refrigeration And Mechanical Technician in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics" in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 85%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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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