Job prospects Furniture Packer in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Bas-Saint-Laurent 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent 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.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment trends in this occupation are influenced by several factors.

The number of vehicles on the road is steadily increasing, driving demand.

Higher prices and interest rates should limit new vehicle purchases. Since some people will want to keep their vehicle longer or prefer to buy a used vehicle to save money, there will be a high demand for maintenance and repairs, which will support this occupation.

The expansion of public transit services will also help maintain the demand for this profession.

On the other hand, there has been a reduction in the number of accidents, and more vehicles are being declared a "total loss," which will limit the positive impacts of the first factors.

The increasing use of electronic components in vehicles is driving the demand for mechanics who can use computerized diagnostic devices.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited, good or very good in five regions.

Here are some key facts about Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 1,170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 46%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 30%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology