Job outlook Automotive Service Technician - Steering, Suspension And Brakes near Thunder Bay (ON)

The employment outlook will be fair for Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 7321) in the Northwest region for the 2019-2021 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several 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 service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in the Northwest region:

• Approximately 800 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): 38%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%