Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River

The employment outlook will be Moderate for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River 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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 45%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%