Job prospects Garage Mechanic in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Continued growth in automobile usage is expected to support moderate growth in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 2,200 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): 54%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology