Job prospects Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Mechanic near Kelowna (BC)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics near Kelowna (BC). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be limited for Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (NOC 72402) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 70%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

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