Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in Vancouver Island and Coast

The employment outlook will be Limited for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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.

Here are some key facts about automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 2,990 people work in this occupation.
• Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 57%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 25%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%