Job prospects Refrigeration Technician in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be limited for Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (NOC 72402) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many 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 Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 83%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

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