Job prospects Metal Finish And Touch-up Repairer - Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the Outaouais Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Motor vehicle body repairers in the Outaouais Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators (NOC 72411) in the Outaouais region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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 Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators in the Outaouais region:

• Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 78%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%

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