Job prospects Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Mechanic in the Outaouais Region

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Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a major labour shortage for Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics in the Outaouais Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be Moderate for heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (NOC 72402) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Outaouais region:

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 95%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

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