Job prospects Heavy Equipment Servicer (except Mechanic) in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other automotive mechanical installers and servicers in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers (NOC 74203) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 66%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 25%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology