Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in Lethbridge - Medicine Hat

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 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Continued growth in automobile usage should help drive up the demand for this occupation. 
• Recent high inflation and high prices of new and used 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): 56%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%