What Is The Job Outlook In BC?
JobBank Canada reports that for the 2021-2023 period, the employment outlook is expected to be fair. Many new job opportunities will come up as people leave the industry or retire. New jobs will also come from the need to serve a growing population.
New and used car sales rebounded in the first half of 2021, and a global microchip shortage is causing delays for new vehicles. As automobile usage increases, there is expected to be a sustained demand for careers that service vehicles.
One growth area is with shops that service vehicles after the warranty has expired. These shops do oil changes or provide fast, low-cost maintenance on brakes and mufflers, for example.
Keeping up to date on new technology for motor vehicles and repair equipment is important in this career. Workers with specialized, up-to-date skills are in greatest demand.
Chart from WorkBC
JobBank Canada reports that for the 2016-2018 period, the employment outlook is expected to be good for Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 7321) in British Columbia and employment growth is expected to be strong.
Sources: WorkBC, JobBank Canada Trend Analysis