We found 223 truck and coach technician jobs in Alberta on Job Bank. The job postings found are for all Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410).
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CUPE Local 1190 has signed a new agreement with the N.B. government, which will see wage increases totalling $5 per hour over four years for over 2,100 general labour and trades staff. The agreement also includes increases for boot and tool allowances.
According to the vice-president of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, the trucking industry is facing one of its worst recessions in over 50 years. The recession is caused by increasing prices and changing consumer habits since the pandemic, which has led to lower demand for Atlantic carriers.
Two Garage Central car dealerships closed suddenly in the Atholville area of Campbellton. According to documents filed with the Court of King’s Bench of Saint John, as of July 31, 2024, Garage Central and CGL Auto Inc. had defaulted on over $6M in payments to RBC. It is estimated that around 50 jobs will be lost.
CUPE Local 1190, representing machinists, labourers, mechanics, welders, heavy-equipment operators, laundry drivers and others, wants the N.B. government to bump wages to match the cost of living. The province has offered a 12.5% increase over four years.
Burgess Transportation Services says it will continue its operations from a temporary location after a fire destroyed its head office and repair garage in Petitcodiac. No layoffs are expected for its staff of 60 to 65 people and plans to rebuild next year.
The federal government is giving $400K to Saint John’s Victory Advanced Technologies to help open a facility to produce powertrains for electric vehicles. The company is in an early stage, but plans to create manufacturing, engineering and other jobs.
