72402 economic 2025-2027
Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake Moderate
Canada Moderate
Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics in Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$25.00
/hr
Typical
$40.00
/hr
Experienced
$54.00
/hr
Average: $40.16/hr
84.3% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (NOC 72402) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
- Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 78%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 17%