Job prospects Oil Changer - Motor Vehicle Service in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other automotive mechanical installers and servicers in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers (NOC 74203) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 43%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 17%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology