Job prospects Automotive Service Technician - Steering, Suspension And Brakes near Winnipeg (MB)

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Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers near Winnipeg (MB). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Moderate for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410) 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.
• 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 this occupation is driven by vehicle sales and aging bus and truck fleets. This occupation may be indirectly impacted by current automotive tariffs. 

• Key trends in this occupation include the influx of electric (EV) and hybrid vehicles that generally require less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engines. This occupation will increasingly require specialized training on electrical systems, high-voltage batteries, and charging infrastructure. Vehicles increasing have integrated software, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Over-the-air (OTA) updates allow manufacturers to remotely push improvements, bug fixes, new features, and security patches. 

Here are some key facts about automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in the Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 2,570 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%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 26%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology