Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics in Kootenay

The employment outlook will be Good for heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (NOC 72402) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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 Kootenay region:

• Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%