Job prospects Bus And Transport Mechanic in the Cariboo Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers" in the Cariboo Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

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 Cariboo 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410) in the Cariboo region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate 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 Cariboo region:

  • Approximately 1,040 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 45%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 28%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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