Job prospects Automotive Refinishing Technician in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Motor vehicle body repairers" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Motor vehicle body repairers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators (NOC 72411) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 1,260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 75%
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 11%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Motor vehicle body repairers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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