Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics in Vancouver Island and Coast

The employment outlook will be Moderate for heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (NOC 72402) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 80%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%