Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics in Halifax

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

• Approximately 750 people work in this occupation.
• Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 78%
  • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 5%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%