The province of British Columbia is laced through with lakes, marshes, rivers and streams that support wildlife in abundance. It has a highly celebrated system of parks, created to protect its diverse ecosystems for conservation, outdoor recreation, education and scientific study. 14% of BC’s land base is protected. The population of BC is concentrated around the cities of Vancouver and Victoria.
British Columbia is home to 3.7 million light vehicles and accounts for roughly 14.0% of all vehicles on the road in Canada. The province’s fleet is expected to grow to approximately 4.2 million by the end of 2022 representing an annual forecast growth rate of 2.6%. The fleet in the province is the third largest in the country next to Ontario and Quebec. The average age of vehicles in British Columbia is 11.7 years old, one of the oldest in Canada.
British Columbia Industry Outlook
Full Time vs. Part Time
Full Time
in 2018
95%
Part Time
in 2018
5%
Aftermarket vs. General Population
Aftermarket Employment Rate in British Columbia
in 2018
96%
Employment Rate in British Columbia
in 2018
93%
Regional Salaries
Average Salaries per Role
Automotive Service Technician
$61,039.00
Automotive Service Technician (Apprentice)
$40,916.00
Body Repair Technician & Apprentice
$88,159.00
Customer Service Representative
$56,232.00
Detailing Technician
$54,596.00
Driver
$33,219.00
Estimator
$68,734.00
Manager/Assistant Manager
$100,707.00
Oil & Lube Technician
$31,980.00
Paint Technician & Apprentice
$86,053.00
Parts Counter Person - Jobber
$45,711.00
Service Advisor/Inside Sales
$54,685.00
Store Manager - Wholesale Outlet
$76,224.00
Tire Technician
$43,011.00
| Category | Salary |
|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technician | 61,039.00 |
| Automotive Service Technician (Apprentice) | 40,916.00 |
| Body Repair Technician & Apprentice | 88,159.00 |
| Customer Service Representative | 56,232.00 |
| Detailing Technician | 54,596.00 |
| Driver | 33,219.00 |
| Estimator | 68,734.00 |
| Manager/Assistant Manager | 100,707.00 |
| Oil & Lube Technician | 31,980.00 |
| Paint Technician & Apprentice | 86,053.00 |
| Parts Counter Person - Jobber | 45,711.00 |
| Service Advisor/Inside Sales | 54,685.00 |
| Store Manager - Wholesale Outlet | 76,224.00 |
| Tire Technician | 43,011.00 |
Diversity
Job Openings
Automotive Body Mechanic (Variety Auto Sales Ltd)
Variety Auto Sales Ltd 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 […]- Port Coquitlam, BC
- 1 days ago
- Canada Job Bank
Skilled trades
Oil Changer - Motor Vehicle Service (Jiffy Lube)
Jiffy Lube 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 […]- Kelowna, BC
- 3 days ago
- Canada Job Bank
- Skilled trades
Detailer, Auto (Flagship Marine)
Flagship Marine 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 […]- Kelowna, BC
- 4 days ago
- Canada Job Bank
- Skilled trades
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Education Opportunities
Multiple Courses
- BCIT School of Transportation - Burnaby, BC
- Vancouver Community College - Vancouver, BC
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing
- University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford, BC
Automotive Service Technician
- University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford, BC
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Surrey, BC
- Okanagen College - Kelowna, BC
- Camosun College - Victoria, BC
- Thompson Rivers University - Kamloops, BC
- Vancouver Island University - Nanaimo, BC
- College of the Rockies - Cranbrook, BC
- Northern Lights College - Dawson Creek, BC
- Northern Lights College - Dawson Creek, BC
- Northwest Community College - Terrace, BC
- Northwest Community College - Terrace, BC
Automotive Glass Technician
- Okanagen College - Kelowna, BC
Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician
- Okanagen College - Kelowna, BC
- College of New Caledonia - Prince George, BC
Motor Vehicle Body Repairer
- Okanagen College - Kelowna, BC
Welder Apprenticeship
- Okanagen College - Kelowna, BC
Welder Foundation
- Camosun College - Victoria, BC
Automotive Service Technician Foundation
- North Island College - Courtenay, BC
Welder Apprenticeship Training
- North Island College - Courtenay, BC
Autobody (Motor Vehicle Body Repair)
- College of New Caledonia - Prince George, BC
Automotive Technician
- College of New Caledonia - Prince George, BC
Welding
- Northern Lights College - Dawson Creek, BC