Job outlooks for Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers

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Occupation

assembler, seats - motor vehicle manufacturing (94200)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

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  • Prince Edward IslandUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Nova ScotiaUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

    • Halifax Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • New BrunswickUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

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  • QuebecModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

    Here are some key facts about motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in Quebec:

    • Approximately 2,200 people work in this occupation.
    • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 56%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 53% of motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers work all year, while 47% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 78% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 22% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 18% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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 motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 39%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 18%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in the Centre-du-Québec region 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 93%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new 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 motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 73%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

    • Estrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 72%
        • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 8%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%

    • Lanaudière Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 59%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

    • Laurentides Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 780 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 67%

    • Laval Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 2,020 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several 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 motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 89%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

    • Montréal Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 2,020 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 47%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 16%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

  • OntarioLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    What Types of Employers Are Out There?

    • Leading share employed by manufacturers of motor vehicle parts
    • Motor vehicle producers
    • Plastic product manufacturers

    What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment? 

    • Layoffs in automotive assembly plants and closures at some automotive parts facilities are weakening job prospects  
    • Skill requirements are expected to change for some roles to assemble electric vehicles compared with vehicles with internal combustion engines.

    Here are some key facts about motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in Ontario:

    • Approximately 27,350 people work in this occupation.
    • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 81%
    • 50% of motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers work all year, while 50% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 66% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 34% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 14% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 49% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 3,410 people work in this occupation.
      • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 85%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 1,170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 77%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 7%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 8,690 people work in this occupation.
      • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 87%

    • London Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in the London region:

      • Approximately 3,060 people work in this occupation.
      • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 82%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 890 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 44%
        • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 42%

    • Ottawa Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 2,350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 67%
        • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 18%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 5%

    • Toronto Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 6,240 people work in this occupation.
      • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 77%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 4,620 people work in this occupation.
      • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 85%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 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.
    • This occupation is driven by consumer demand for new vehicles which is influenced by population growth, inflation, and interest rates. This occupation is part of the automobile manufacturing industry that is currently tariff exposed and subject to economic cycles.
    • Key trends in this occupation include the shift to electric vehicles, which requires assemblers to work on new and different components such as large battery packs, electric drive trains, and related power electronics requiring skills in high-voltage systems and battery technology. The use of lightweight materials to offset battery weight also requires new handling and joining techniques.
    • Jobs are concentrated in the South Central, North Central and Winnipeg regions.

    Here are some key facts about motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 750 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 25%
      • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
      • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 11%
      • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%
      • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%
    • 61% of motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 85% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 15% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 45% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Winnipeg Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 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 motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 21%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 20%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 15%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

  • SaskatchewanUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

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  • AlbertaUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

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    • Calgary Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • British ColumbiaUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

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