Job prospects Automotive Service Technician - Steering, Suspension And Brakes in New Brunswick

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Job opportunities in New Brunswick

The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 25, 2025. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be Moderate for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

• These occupations are mainly employed by automotive and truck repair and maintenance shops, truck and car dealerships, and truck transportation companies. 
• Automotive service technician and Automotive service technician specialized in steering, suspension, and breaks are both regulated and designated compulsory in New Brunswick. As such, job seekers must hold a Certificate of Qualification, a Certificate of Qualification Without Written Examination, or a Diploma of Apprenticeship. A Red Seal endorsement will further enhance job prospects.
• Truck and transport mechanics are not designated as compulsory, but the completion of an apprenticeship program or a college diploma is still expected by employers. A Red Seal endorsement or a Journeyperson Certificate will lead to better job prospects. 
• Workers with up-to-date knowledge on recent technological advancements for cars and trucks, such as electric vehicles, computer-regulated motor systems, and computer diagnostic testing, will have enhanced job prospects.
• Working overtime and on weekends can be common. 
• A valid driver's license is a common requirement in job postings. 

Here are some key facts about automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in New Brunswick:

• Approximately 3,200 people work in this occupation.
• Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 51%
  • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 19%
  • Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 8%
• 72% of automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
• 15% of automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
  • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: 10% compared to 11% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 30% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 45% compared to 12% for all occupations
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 27% compared to 23% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

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Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology