Job prospects Automotive Service Technician in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake 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 Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake 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 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The Conference Board of Canada is forecasting the population of Alberta to grow by 7.8% by 2025, driving up the demand for this occupation. In addition, recent high inflation including prices of new vehicles may also drive demand for auto-servicing as households opt for servicing rather than replacing their vehicles.

Here are some key facts about Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 810 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): 37%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 28%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

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