Job prospects Automobile Mechanic near Peterborough (ON)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers" near Peterborough (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers near Peterborough (ON). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2023-2025 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.

Here are some key facts about Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

  • Approximately 1,900 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): 48%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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