Job prospects Auto Body Technician - Refinishing in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Motor vehicle body repairers in the Calgary Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators (NOC 72411) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

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

• Approximately 1,390 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): 84%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

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