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 Mechanic (Agilus)
Agilus 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 […]- Truro, NS
- Today
- Canada Job Bank
Skilled trades
Automobile Damage Repair Estimator (Maaco Collision)
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- Today
- Canada Job Bank
- Skilled trades
Storekeeper (Professional Beauty Supplies)
Professional Beauty Supplies Parts counter person is responsible for assisting customers in finding the appropriate parts for their vehicle. In a part store environment, parts counter people will work with retail customers and wholesale clients such as automotive service technicians to find parts and accessories. General duties may include identifying parts (read catalogues or computer displays to determine […]- St. John's, NL
- 6 days ago
- Canada Job Bank
Sales and customer service
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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