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Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers

Occupation · NOC 2021 72410 · Canada

NOC 2021 code
72410
TEER
2
Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
8,097
Median wage, Canada
C$29.89 per hour
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
10,482
NOC72410TEER 2
Year by year
Data as at 2026
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About this occupation

Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components of cars, buses, and light and commercial transport trucks. They are employed by motor vehicle dealers, garages, truck and trailer dealerships, fleet maintenance companies, and service stations, automotive specialty shops, transportation companies and retail establishments which have automotive service shops. This unit group also includes mechanical repairers who perform major repairs and replacement of mechanical units on newly assembled motor vehicles. They are employed by motor vehicle manufacturing companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Example job titles

  • apprentice motor vehicle mechanic
  • automobile mechanic
  • automotive service technician
  • brake systems mechanic
  • bus mechanic
  • mechanical upgrader - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • motor repairer - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • transmission mechanic
  • truck and transport mechanic
  • truck-trailer repairer
  • tune-up specialist - motor vehicle

Main duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Automotive service technicians
  • Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
  • Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicle, and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults
  • Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems including fuel system, brakes, steering and suspension, engine and drive train, emission control and exhaust, cooling and climate control, and electrical and electronic systems using hand tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment
  • Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's performance specifications
  • Perform scheduled maintenance service, such as oil changes, lubrications and tune ups
  • Advise customers on work performed, general vehicle condition and future repair requirements.
  • Mechanical repairers - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Inspect and test mechanical units, such as engines, transmissions, axles and brake systems, to locate faults and malfunctions

Employment requirements

  • Automotive service technicians
  • Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program are usually required.
  • Completion of a four-year automotive service technician apprenticeship program or A combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in automotive technology is required to be eligible for trade certification.
  • Trade certification for automotive service technicians is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
  • Automotive service technician (transmission) trade certification is compulsory in Ontario.
  • Automotive service technician (steering, suspension and brakes) trade certification is compulsory in New Brunswick and Ontario.
  • Automotive service technician (service station mechanic) trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia and available, but voluntary, in Prince Edward Island.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified automotive service technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Source: Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification 2021 Version 1.0. Statistics Canada Open LicenceData as at NOC 2021 v1.0

Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)

Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.

Approved positions by year

8831,76620162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
8831,766201620182020202220242026
Data table
2016151
2017159
2018150
2019512
2020520
2021378
20221,283
20231,709
20241,766
20251,253
2026216
By province or territory
  1. Quebec3,988
  2. British Columbia1,513
  3. Ontario1,487
  4. Alberta534
  5. Manitoba343
  6. Saskatchewan124
  7. New Brunswick38
  8. Nova Scotia23
  9. Prince Edward Island19
  10. Yukon10
  11. Newfoundland and Labrador6
  12. Northwest Territories6
  13. Nunavut6
Employers with the most positions
  1. 4Tracks Ltd.65
  2. LE CENTRE DE MAINTENANCE ANDY INC.63
  3. MANAC INC60
  4. Simard Suspensions inc51
  5. GESTION DE FLOTTE TRISTAN INC49
  6. Groupe J. F. Nadeau Inc.44
  7. Aurel Harvey & Fils Inc.39
  8. C Keay Investments Ltd38
  9. 3887952 CANADA INC.38
  10. Transdev Québec inc.37
  11. Garage Tardif ltée29
  12. 9150-2468 québec inc.27
  13. Ressorts Montréal-Nord Ltée27
  14. Husain Holdings Inc25
  15. le centre du camion (beauce) inc23
By stream
  1. High-wage stream (TFWP)6,241
  2. Low-wage stream (TFWP)1,686
  3. LMIA for permanent residence only19
Source: ESDC, Temporary Foreign Worker Program: employers who received positive and negative LMIAs (June 2014 – 2026 Q1). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2026 Q1

Work permits

Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).

YearTFWP permitsIMP permits
2026685140
20251,10560
20241,51055
20231,31020
202258025
202143070
202022025
201924030
20185540
20174525
20162535
201510565

All work permits by year

7831,565201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
7831,5652015201720192021202320252026
Data table
2015170
201660
201770
201895
2019270
2020245
2021500
2022605
20231,330
20241,565
20251,165
2026825
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (values rounded to the nearest 5; 1–4 suppressed). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at Jun 2026

Permanent residence

Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).

New permanent residents by year

283565201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
2835652015201720192021202320252026
Data table
2015125
2016195
2017180
2018170
2019190
202075
2021565
2022355
2023245
2024200
2025235
2026285
Express Entry invitations since 2015, by programme
  1. Canadian Experience Class885
  2. Provincial Nominee Program670
  3. Federal Skilled Worker150
  4. Federal Skilled Trades105
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (values rounded to the nearest 5; 1–4 suppressed). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at Jun 2026

Wages

Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.

AreaLowMedianHigh
CanadaC$19.00C$29.89C$43.27
AlbertaC$19.84C$30.00C$47.00
British ColumbiaC$20.00C$35.00C$49.00
ManitobaC$17.00C$27.50C$40.00
New BrunswickC$16.00C$24.75C$33.00
Newfoundland and LabradorC$17.50C$27.00C$41.00
Nova ScotiaC$17.00C$25.00C$36.32
OntarioC$18.75C$30.00C$43.27
QuebecC$20.00C$28.00C$40.00
SaskatchewanC$18.00C$30.00C$43.50
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
10,482
Vacancies advertised
14,956
Median advertised minimum hourly wage
C$31.35
Source: ESDC, Wages by occupation and economic region (2025 release). Open Government Licence – Canada; ESDC, Job Bank job postings, January–September 2026. Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 24 Oct 2026

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