Job Description
Car detailing is the careful cleaning and polishing of all car parts from top to bottom, from inside to outside. This entails cleaning both the inside and outside of a vehicle, application of pinstripes, removal of overspray from underhood, trunk lids etc. as well as polishing.
Detailing is usually done with specialized tools. Car detailing does not include paintworks and other body repairs although some car detailers include light cosmetic work and restoration.
Car detailing needs to be done by professionals to ensure that the final product is fantastic and to make sure that the car detailing does not pose a risk to the car itself.
Salary
Average Salaries by Region
| Region | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Canada | $40,925 |
| British Columbia | $54,596 |
| Alberta | $41,202 |
| Saskatchewan & Manitoba | $49,121 |
| Ontario | $38,865 |
| Quebec | $33,502 |
| Atlantic Provinces | $32,331 |
Occupation Outlook
Forecast: Total jobs over 5 years
| Region | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC | 588 | 610 | 630 | 650 | 670 | 690 |
| Alberta | 575 | 585 | 601 | 616 | 631 | 647 |
| Saskatchewan & Manitoba | 381 | 386 | 395 | 404 | 413 | 423 |
| Ontario | 1,328 | 1,374 | 1,414 | 1,451 | 1,488 | 1,524 |
| Quebec | 1,022 | 1,044 | 1,066 | 1,087 | 1,108 | 1,131 |
| Atlantic provinces | 273 | 276 | 280 | 284 | 289 | 293 |
Full Time & Part Time Breakdown
Full Time vs. Part Time Overall
Full Time in 2018
99%
Part Time in 2018
1%
Diversity
Education, Training & Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver’s License
- Candidates may be expected to lift weights up to 50lbs.
- Training is mostly on-the-job
- Experience as an assistant (usually one year) but generally not required
Job Openings
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