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
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%
Average Earnings
Average Salaries per Role
Automotive Service Technician
$49,166.00
Automotive Service Technician (Apprentice)
$31,632.00
Body Repair Technician & Apprentice
$47,985.00
Customer Service Representative
$35,870.00
Detailing Technician
$32,331.00
Driver
$27,384.00
Estimator
$50,812.00
Manager/Assistant Manager
$61,819.00
Oil & Lube Technician
$24,118.00
Paint Technician & Apprentice
$50,902.00
Parts Counter Person - Jobber
$34,452.00
Service Advisor/Inside Sales
$40,477.00
Store Manager - Wholesale Outlet
$50,970.00
Tire Technician
$30,279.00
| Category | Salary |
|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technician | 49,166.00 |
| Automotive Service Technician (Apprentice) | 31,632.00 |
| Body Repair Technician & Apprentice | 47,985.00 |
| Customer Service Representative | 35,870.00 |
| Detailing Technician | 32,331.00 |
| Driver | 27,384.00 |
| Estimator | 50,812.00 |
| Manager/Assistant Manager | 61,819.00 |
| Oil & Lube Technician | 24,118.00 |
| Paint Technician & Apprentice | 50,902.00 |
| Parts Counter Person - Jobber | 34,452.00 |
| Service Advisor/Inside Sales | 40,477.00 |
| Store Manager - Wholesale Outlet | 50,970.00 |
| Tire Technician | 30,279.00 |
Diversity
Job Openings
Technical Support Specialist - Wholesale Trade (Blue Ocean)
Blue Ocean An automotive service advisor acts as a bridge between the customer and the automotive service technician. They work with customers to determine problems with a vehicle and provide technicians with accurate repair descriptions. The advisor translates repair problems, which may be very complicated, into language the customer can understand. In sum, a service advisor […]- Halifax, NS
- 2 days ago
- Canada Job Bank
Sales and customer service
Tire Changer - Automotive Service (HUNTER LAKE TIRE)
HUNTER LAKE TIRE Lube technicians are employed by the automotive industry to handle vehicle maintenance. The job focuses on fluid checks and basic maintenance. Typically, a lube tech will change a vehicle’s oil, check the transmission fluid and other fluid levels, inspect various belts and filters, and check air levels and gauges. Other duties may include brake inspection […]- Upper Golden Grove, NB
- 2 days ago
- Canada Job Bank
Skilled trades
Tire Technician (Talentcor)
Talentcor Lube technicians are employed by the automotive industry to handle vehicle maintenance. The job focuses on fluid checks and basic maintenance. Typically, a lube tech will change a vehicle’s oil, check the transmission fluid and other fluid levels, inspect various belts and filters, and check air levels and gauges. Other duties may include brake inspection […]- Dartmouth, NS
- 2 days ago
- Canada Job Bank
- 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