Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in Outaouais

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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.

Employment in this occupation depends on several factors.

The number of vehicles on the road is steadily increasing, stimulating demand for repair and maintenance services.

On the one hand, the rising cost of living limits household spending capacity and could encourage them to keep their vehicles longer or purchase used ones. The repair and maintenance needs of these used vehicles would be significant, further supporting demand for this occupational group.

On the other hand, the shift in demand toward hybrid or electric vehicles implies changes in repair and maintenance techniques that require these workers to upgrade their skills.

Finally, the economic uncertainty related to the trade war with the United States could slow the transportation industry and restrict demand for truck maintenance and repair.

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

• Approximately 1,780 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): 51%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 19%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%