Job prospects Motorcycle Mechanic Apprentice in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 limited for Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics (NOC 72423) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 41%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 17%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology