Job prospects Transport Refrigeration Technician in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

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We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (NOC 72402) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2023-2025 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.

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): 75%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 19%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 5%

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