Job prospects Refrigeration And Mechanical Technician in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics" in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean 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 Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (NOC 72402) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Not many 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 Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean 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): 88%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%

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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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