Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in Edmundston - Woodstock

The employment outlook will be Moderate for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 600 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): 38%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 23%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%