Job prospects Truck-trailer Repairer in the Camrose–Drumheller Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in the Camrose–Drumheller Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The Conference Board of Canada is forecasting the population of Alberta to grow by 7.8% by 2025, driving up the demand for this occupation. In addition, recent high inflation including prices of new vehicles may also drive demand for auto-servicing as households opt for servicing rather than replacing their vehicles.

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

• Approximately 1,130 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): 51%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 26%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology