The Atlantic region is comprised of Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Newfoundland has the largest area of the four provinces and Prince Edward Island has the smallest. Looking at the vehicle parc, combined, these provinces have a fleet size of 1.83 million light vehicles as of July 2017 and represent 6.8% of Canada’s entire car parc. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick account for about 70% of the vehicle fleet in the region. Just over 50% of the vehicles in the region are light trucks. By the year 2022, the vehicle count in the region is anticipated to reach over 1.9 million units with a growth rate of 1.2% per year.
Atlantic Provinces Industry Outlook
Full Time vs. Part Time
Full Time vs. Part Time
Aftermarket Employment in Ontario
Full Time
in 2018
86%
Part Time
in 2018
14%
Aftermarket vs. General Population
Aftermarket Employment Rate in Atlantic Provinces
in 2018
93%
Employment Rate in Atlantic Provinces
in 2018
88%
Diversity
Job Openings
Automotive Service Technician (POTHIER MOTORS)
POTHIER MOTORS 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 […]- Falmouth, NS
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Skilled trades
Tire Lube Express (TLE) Technician (Wal-mart Canada Corp.)
Wal-mart Canada Corp. Wal-mart Canada Corp. (Antigonish NS): "TLE Upper Bay Technician fulfills, and processes all automotive and customer service requests, maintaining a professional and safe work environment. Position Responsibilities..."- Antigonish, NS
- Eluta
- Skilled trades
Tire Lube Express (TLE) Technician (Wal-mart Canada Corp.)
Wal-mart Canada Corp. Wal-mart Canada Corp. (Moncton NB): "TLE Upper Bay Technician fulfills, and processes all automotive and customer service requests, maintaining a professional and safe work environment. Position Responsibilities..."- Moncton, NB
- Eluta
- Skilled trades
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Education Opportunities
Automotive Service Technician
- College of the North Atlantic - Stephenville, NL
- Academy Canada - Corner Brook, NL
- New Brunswick Community College - Moncton, NB
Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (Metal and Paint)
- College of the North Atlantic - Stephenville, NL
Welder
- College of the North Atlantic - Stephenville, NL
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing
- Nova Scotia Community College - Dartmouth, NS
Automotive Service & Repair
- Nova Scotia Community College - Dartmouth, NS
Basic Welding
- McKenzie College - Sydney, NS
Welding
- Collège Acadie Î.-P.-É. - Wellington, PEI
Automotive Technology
- Holland College - Summerside, PEI
Motor Vehicle Body Repairer and Painter
- New Brunswick Community College - Moncton, NB
Welder / Metal Fabricator
- Eastern College - Moncton, NB