Job prospects Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Mechanic Foreman/woman in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 3,160 people work in this occupation.
• Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 33%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 10%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology