Job prospects Automotive Painter Apprentice in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour surplus for Motor vehicle body repairers in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators (NOC 72411) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 90%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology