Job prospects Automotive Service Technician - Steering, Suspension And Brakes near Lethbridge (AB)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers" near Lethbridge (AB) 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 near Lethbridge (AB). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 1,480 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): 60%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%

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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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