Job prospects Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Mechanic in New Brunswick

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Job opportunities in New Brunswick

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (NOC 72402) in New Brunswick 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.

• Job seekers in this field must typically hold a valid journeyman trade certificate, as this is a regulated occupation in New Brunswick. Additional certifications, such as Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP), may also be required. Continuous learning is important in this occupation due to technological changes, increasingly complex systems and changes in codes and regulations.
• There is a growing focus on energy efficiency and environmental protection. The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program and other greener energy programs will likely result in enhanced prospects for this occupation.
• Opportunities will be greater in the province’s three largest urban centres (Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton), where most industrial and commercial building activity takes place.

Here are some key facts about Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics in New Brunswick:

• Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
• Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 77%
• 62% of heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
• 8% of heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
  • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: n/a
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 30% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 52% compared to 12% for all occupations
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 36% compared to 23% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: n/a
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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