Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake

The employment outlook will be Moderate for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake 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 moderate 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 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): 36%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 28%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 7%