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

The employment outlook will be Moderate for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410) in the Kootenay 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

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

• Approximately 750 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): 53%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 23%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%