Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators in Thompson - Okanagan

The employment outlook will be Limited for auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators (NOC 72411) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 93%