Job prospects Oil Changer - Motor Vehicle Service near Canmore (AB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other automotive mechanical installers and servicers" near Canmore (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other automotive mechanical installers and servicers near Canmore (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers (NOC 74203) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House 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.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

  • Approximately 390 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): 63%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 25%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Other automotive mechanical installers and servicers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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