Job prospects Hostler - Transit System in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other automotive mechanical installers and servicers in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 very limited for Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers (NOC 74203) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 68%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 23%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology