Job prospects Automobile Mechanic in Prince Edward Island

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Job opportunities in Prince Edward Island

The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 25, 2025. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be Good for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Demand for automotive and truck mechanics in P.E.I. continues to be supported by steady consumer spending, a growing vehicle base, and the expansion of transit services across the province. The importance of truck maintenance for goods transport and compliance with provincial safety standards ensures consistent demand for skilled mechanics. At the same time, the rapid adoption of hybrid and electric vehicles is reshaping the trade, increasing the need for technicians trained in computerized diagnostic systems and advanced electronic components. Employers continue to report shortages of qualified tradespeople, with many shops extending hours and offering overtime to meet demand. For new graduates or career seekers, prospects are strongest for those with formal certification, Red Seal credentials, and up‑to‑date training in emerging vehicle technologies. Entrepreneurial opportunities also exist, as self‑employment remains common in the trade, and transferable skills can open pathways into related occupations such as heavy‑duty equipment mechanics.

Here are some key facts about automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in Prince Edward Island:

• Approximately 750 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): 52%
  • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 31%
  • Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 6%
• 77% of automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers work all year, while 23% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
• 22% of automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
  • Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 28% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 42% compared to 11% for all occupations
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 25% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: n/a
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a