HVAC Technician

Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics install, maintain, repair and overhaul residential central air conditioning systems, commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems and combined heating, ventilation and cooling systems. They are employed by refrigeration and air conditioning installation contractors, various industrial settings, food wholesalers, engineering firms and retail and servicing establishments. Transport refrigeration mechanics are included in this unit group.

Another great career choice to pursue in this province. With an estimated 620 current jobs and another 70 more openings in the next three years, now is a great time to start thinking about this as a career path. The average annual salary of this position is $78,600. Which is an excellent annual salary considering the education requirements are easy enough to achieve.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of a three- to five-year apprenticeship program
  or
  A combination of over five years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in refrigeration and air conditioning repair is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
• Trade certification for refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics is compulsory in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
• Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics upon successful completion of the inter-provincial Red Seal examination.

In-demand soft skills

• Reliability
• Attention to detail
• Team Player

For more detailed information, please visit the official StatCan listing of this position.
7313 – Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics