If you’re looking to immigrate to Canada as a Refrigeration Mechanic you’re in luck! Refrigeration Mechanics are in demand right across Canada and you may be able to secure a Canadian Permanent Residency Visa either with or without a job offer.
For starters, Refrigeration Mechanics are eligible to apply to immigrate to Canada under the Canadian Government’s Immigration program due to the demand for Refrigeration Mechanics in Canada being so great they have included the occupation on the targeted occupations list, known as the NOC list (National Occupation Code List).
The code for Refrigeration Mechanics on the NOC is 7313
This is great news for qualified Refrigeration Mechanics the world over hoping to live and work in Canada.
Express Entry for Canada is not a visa class at all, it is simply the method (or database) that Canadian Immigration uses to select the right candidates for a permanent residency visa and in that case, as a refrigeration mechanic looking to immigrate to Canada we’ll be looking at the Federal Skilled Trades visa and Provincial Nominee program.
Refrigeration Mechanics from all over the world are eligible to make an Express Entry for Refrigeration Mechanic Canada Residency providing they have the right skills, experience and qualifications in their home country.
Refrigeration Mechanics looking to move to Canada to work under this NOC category 7313, might be employed under work titles including:
air conditioning and heating mechanic
air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic
apprentice refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic
central air conditioner installer
central air conditioner repairer
central air conditioning installer
central air conditioning mechanic
central air conditioning repairer
central air conditioning servicer
commercial air conditioning mechanic
commercial refrigeration mechanic
heating and air conditioning mechanic
heating and cooling mechanic
heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanic
hydronics technician
journeyman/woman refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic
refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic
refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic (non-construction)
refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic apprentice
refrigeration and mechanical technician
refrigeration mechanic
refrigeration mechanic apprentice
refrigeration system installer
refrigeration technician
transport refrigeration mechanic
transport refrigeration technician
All these roles held by refrigeration mechanics are eligible to apply under this specific NOC category of 7313
Immigrate to Canada as a Refrigeration Mechanic
In general refrigeration mechanics moving to Canada will be able to demonstrate knowledge or experience of the following:
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings or other specifications
Measure and lay out reference points for installation
Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components such as motors, controls, gauges, valves, circulating pumps, condensers, humidifiers, evaporators and compressors using hand and power tools
Measure and cut piping, and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment
Install, troubleshoot and overhaul entire heating, ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
Start up system and test for leaks using testing devices
Recharge system with refrigerant, check and test regulators, calibrate system and perform routine maintenance or servicing
Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems
May install, maintain and repair equipment in refrigerated trucks used to transport food or medical supplies
May prepare work estimates for clients.
Emigrate Canada has a dedicated Refrigeration Mechanics Canada desk that only represents qualified refrigeration mechanics immigrate to Canada. They understand your profession and can talk your language when it comes to explaining your immigration pathway and the route to securing a Canada Visa for you (and your family).
How to Immigrate to Canada as a Refrigeration Mechanic
The first stage in your Canadian immigration process is to calculate your Canada Immigration points for Express Entry using the Canadian Comprehensive Ranking System.
CRS Points are awarded for (amongst other things)
Age
Qualifications
English ability
French ability
Your partner’s skills
Work experience
As well as providing you with important CRS points these factors also count towards your overall Immigration Points score which must equal or exceed a total of 67
Once you receive an ITA (Invitation to apply) from Canadian Immigration as a result of your Express Entry application you’ll only have 60 days in which to lodge a formal application so under no circumstances should you lodge an Express Entry application ‘claiming’ to have certain points without first having all of your points verified through different testing, education equivalence certificates and skilled trades assessments.
Once you are invited to apply for your Canada Visa you cannot go back and have these things verified retrospectively, they must be done before you claim any points for them and given that your express entry profile is only valid for one year it makes sense to present the best possible case right from the start.
Can I immigrate to Canada as a Refrigeration Mechanic without a job offer?
The answer is a resounding yes, providing you have a reasonable total CRS score on your Express Entry application and can meet the 67 immigration point threshold for your Canada Federal Skilled Trades Visa.
Technically there is no minimum CRS score required to submit a Refrigeration Mechanic Canada Express Entry profile.
Of course, securing a job offer (documented in the right way for immigration purposes i.e. LMT) will give you an instant CRS boost of 600 points so it makes sense to start this process as soon as is practical.
Refrigeration Mechanic Jobs in Canada
Occupations on the Canada NOC list can be classed as being ‘in demand’ and the refrigeration mechanics code 7313 has been firmly established on the list for many years with lots of opportunities right across the country.
As a qualified new and highly skilled Permanent resident of Canada, you may work full-time from day one, either as a direct employee, contractor or in a self-employed capacity. Refrigeration Mechanic jobs in Canada are often better paid than in the UK, Europe and Asia and Canadian employment law respects the work-life balance.