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
Automotive Service Technician Apprentice (Portland Street Honda)
Portland Street Honda 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 […]- Dartmouth, NS
- 3 days ago
- Canada Job Bank
Skilled trades
Floral Arranger - Retail (middleton valley rose flower shop)
middleton valley rose flower shop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTtBo00N3yg Customer service representatives (CSRs) are the link between a business and its customers. CSRs are usually the first point of contact for customers and greet guests in a polite and professional manner. CSRs interact with customers to book appointments, handle complaints, process orders, and provide information about an organization’s products and services. Customer service […]- Middleton, NS
- 6 days ago
- Canada Job Bank
Sales and customer service
Automotive Mechanic (Rendez-Vous Chrysler Ltd)
Rendez-Vous Chrysler Ltd 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 […]- Grand Falls, NB
- 6 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