Job prospects Auto Body Technician - Refinishing in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Motor vehicle body repairers in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of 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%

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