Job prospects Assembler-mechanic - Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in Ontario

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Job opportunities in Ontario

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be moderate for Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in Ontario for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.

What Types of Employers Are Out There?

• Manufacturers of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

• Investments in the automotive manufacturing industry
• Evolving skill requirements due to the increased focus on the production of electric vehicles

What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

• Employers will often provide on-the-job training

What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?

• Ability to work various shifts and overtime during peak production periods.

Here are some key facts about Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in Ontario:

• Approximately 21,950 people work in this occupation.
• Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 79%
• 50% of motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers work all year, while 50% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
• Less than 5% of motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: 66% compared to 52% for all occupations
  • Women: 34% compared to 48% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: 14% compared to 9% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 49% compared to 25% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 24% for all occupations
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

Breakdown by region

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Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology