Job requirements Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanic in Canada
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Find out what you typically need to work as a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanic in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (NOC 72402).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
  • Completion of a three- to five-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over five years of work experience and industry courses in refrigeration and air conditioning repair is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
  • Trade certification for refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics is compulsory in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
  • Trade certification for transport refrigeration mechanics is available, but voluntary, in New Brunswick and Alberta.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Mechanics; Transport Refrigeration Technicians
Regulated
Job title Transport Refrigeration Technicians
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Mechanic
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Manitoba

Job title Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Mechanics
Regulated
Regulatory body: Apprenticeship Manitoba

New Brunswick

Job title Transport Refrigeration Service Technician
Regulated
Job title Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Mechanic
Regulated

Northwest Territories

Job title Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Mechanic
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Mechanic
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Refrigeration And Air Conditioning System Mechanic
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Certified Ozone Depletion Prevention Technician
Regulated

Prince Edward Island

Job title Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Mechanic
Regulated

Québec

Job title Refrigeration Mechanic (construction)
Regulated
Job title Heating Specialist
Regulated
Job title Refrigeration Specialist (Class 1)
Regulated
Job title Refrigeration Specialist (Class 2)
Regulated
Job title Refrigeration Specialist
Regulated
Regulatory body: Québec.ca

Saskatchewan

Job title Refrigeration Mechanic
Regulated
Job title Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Regulated
Job title Agricultural Equipment Technician
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Red Seal endorsement

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This occupation is eligible for Red Seal endorsement across Canada

When you get a Red Seal endorsement on your trade certificate, it lets employers know that you meet the national qualification standards for workers in your trade. Learn more about the Red Seal endorsement.

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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