Job prospects Mechanic, Truck in the Cape Breton Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in the Cape Breton Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

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 2023-2025 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.

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:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 40%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 35%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology