Job prospects Apprentice Motor Vehicle Mechanic in the Fredericton–Oromocto

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2023-2025 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 580 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): 55%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology