Alberta’s high standard of living, diverse and welcoming communities and beautiful landscapes make it a great place to call home. Calgary and Edmonton are the two biggest cities in Alberta. Almost half of Alberta’s population lives in these urban centres. Larger cities have extensive bus and/or train networks. Smaller communities may have public transport, but most Albertans also own their own vehicle.
Light vehicle registrations in Alberta total just under 3.6 million units in 2017 and 2.4 million (66%) are light trucks. The average vehicle age in Alberta is just over a decade (10.3 years). The fleet is anticipated to reach nearly 4 million vehicles by the end of 2022 and over 40% of the vehicles in Alberta will be over 10 years old.
Regional Outlook
Full Time vs. Part Time
Full Time
in 2018
87%
Part Time
in 2018
13%
Aftermarket vs. General Population
Aftermarket Employment Rate in Alberta
in 2018
93%
Employment Rate in Alberta
in 2018
91%
Average Earnings
Average Salaries per Role
Automotive Service Technician
$70,825.00
Automotive Service Technician (Apprentice)
$39,919.00
Automotive Service Technician (Collision)
$75,744.00
Body Repair Technician & Apprentice
$75,513.00
Customer Service Representative
$58,015.00
Detailing Technician
$41,202.00
Driver
$34,651.00
Estimator
$72,329.00
Manager/Assistant Manager
$94,580.00
Oil & Lube Technician
$34,005.00
Paint Technician & Apprentice
$73,801.00
Parts Counter Person - Jobber
$45,159.00
Service Advisor/Inside Sales
$53,686.00
Store Manager - Wholesale Outlet
$79,245.00
Tire Technician
$45,073.00
| Category | Salary |
|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technician | 70,825.00 |
| Automotive Service Technician (Apprentice) | 39,919.00 |
| Automotive Service Technician (Collision) | 75,744.00 |
| Body Repair Technician & Apprentice | 75,513.00 |
| Customer Service Representative | 58,015.00 |
| Detailing Technician | 41,202.00 |
| Driver | 34,651.00 |
| Estimator | 72,329.00 |
| Manager/Assistant Manager | 94,580.00 |
| Oil & Lube Technician | 34,005.00 |
| Paint Technician & Apprentice | 73,801.00 |
| Parts Counter Person - Jobber | 45,159.00 |
| Service Advisor/Inside Sales | 53,686.00 |
| Store Manager - Wholesale Outlet | 79,245.00 |
| Tire Technician | 45,073.00 |
Diversity
Job Openings
Auto Detailer (iCarwash Auto Detailing)
iCarwash Auto Detailing https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=7&v=d1McWqHE0mc 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 […]- Edmonton, AB
- Today
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Skilled trades
Mechanic, Car (Above and Beyond Compression)
Above and Beyond Compression An apprentice technician is a training position to become an Automotive Service Technician (AST). They must be able to safely operate shop equipment, demonstrate the ability to learn and repeat basic mechanical repairs. Apprentice technicians assist senior technicians and perform tasks within their scope of knowledge. Responsibilities include: Diagnose and perform vehicle maintenance and repairs; inform […]- Edmonton, AB
- Today
- Canada Job Bank
- Skilled trades
Automotive Body Technician (Birchwood Auto Body)
Birchwood Auto Body https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A-jRCbmXFw While there are many kinds of paint technicians, a large portion of them work in the automotive industry. Paint technicians in the automotive industry paint new cars, repair the paint jobs on old or damaged cars, mix paint, polish vehicles and create customized paint jobs for customers. Vehicle painting is a highly specialized job […]- Fort McMurray, AB
- 2 days ago
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- Skilled trades
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Education Opportunities
Auto Body Technician
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) - Calgary, AB
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) - Edmonton, AB
Automotive Service Technician
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) - Calgary, AB
- Red Deer College - Red Deer, AB
- Lethbridge College - Lethbridge, AB
- Grand Prairie Regional College - Fairview, AB
- Grand Prairie Regional College - Vermilion, AB
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) - Edmonton, AB
Automotive Service Technology
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) - Calgary, AB
Transport Refrigeration Technician Apprentice
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) - Calgary, AB
Welding Technician
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) - Calgary, AB
Welder
- Red Deer College - Red Deer, AB
- Grand Prairie Regional College - Vermilion, AB
- Olds College - Olds, AB
- Keyano College - Fort McMurray, AB
Automotive Systems
- Lethbridge College - Lethbridge, AB
Apprenticeship Welder
- Portage College - Lac La Biche, AB
Auto Body Technician, Pre-Employment
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) - Edmonton, AB