Job prospects Automobile Mechanic in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 9,140 people work in this occupation.
• Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 52%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology