Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in Cape Breton

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of 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 Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 520 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): 46%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 34%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%