Job prospects Automotive Service Technician - Transmission in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region

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

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

• Approximately 1,940 people work in this occupation.
• Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 50%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

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