Job prospects Heating Service Mechanic near Edmonton (AB)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics" near Edmonton (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics near Edmonton (AB). 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics (NOC 72420) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 80%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 20%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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