Job prospects Garage Mechanic in Newfoundland and Labrador

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Job opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Prospects over the next 3 years

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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.

Employment prospects for automotive service technicians are closely linked to the level of auto and retail industry activity. Significant use of trucks for goods transport and the importance of truck maintenance to meet provincial safety standards are also helping to support demand for truck mechanics. Innovation in vehicle technology is increasing the complexity of this trade with the introduction of hybrid and electric cars. Workers who can keep their skills up-to-date and acquire knowledge of electronic and computer-regulated motor vehicle systems, such as computer diagnostic testing, will have better job prospects. Certified technicians may fare better in the job market. Some repair shops have extended work hours in the evening and weekends to meet the needs of their clientele. In addition, overtime work and on-call hours are also sometimes required. Workers are frequently required to supply their own tools and are normally required to have a valid driver’s license.

Here are some key facts about Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in Newfoundland and Labrador:

• Approximately 1,350 people work in this occupation.
• Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 35%
  • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 34%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
• 62% of automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
• 11% of automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
  • Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: 10% compared to 11% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 27% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 52% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 23% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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