Job prospects Refrigeration Technician in the Red Deer Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics in the Red Deer Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (NOC 72402) in the Red Deer region for the 2023-2025 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 Red Deer 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): 92%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%

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