Job prospects Oiler - Automotive Service in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other automotive mechanical installers and servicers" in the Thompson–Okanagan Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other automotive mechanical installers and servicers in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers (NOC 74203) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 550 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): 68%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 23%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Other automotive mechanical installers and servicers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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