Saskatchewan is entirely mountain-free, and its vast acres of farmland comprise nearly 50 per cent of the country’s total. These days, fewer and fewer Saskatchewanians work as farmers or miners as more residents take up careers in the vast service sector of office jobs, bureaucracy and retail that have come to dominate the Canadian economy in general. Even so, the province’s one million residents remain fairly spread out, and Saskatchewan’s two biggest cities, Regina and Saskatoon, house less than 40% of the provincial population. Geographically, Manitoba is a mix of northern forests and southern grasslands and contains three of the country’s biggest lakes — Lake Manitoba, Lake Winnipegosis and Lake Winnipeg. Though the vast majority of Manitobans live in or around the capital city of Winnipeg, the far-north city of Churchill on the coast of Hudson Bay remains equally famous for its history with the fur trade and tourist-friendly arctic animals.
Saskatchewan has over one million light vehicles in operation while Manitoba is home to approximately 830,000 automobiles. Saskatchewan and Manitoba will grow their vehicle fleets and are expected to reach 1.1 million and 903.3k vehicles, respectively, by the end of 2022. Combined, the two provinces represent 7% of all light vehicles registered in Canada. Like Alberta, most of the vehicles in Saskatchewan and Manitoba are light trucks.
Saskatchewan & Manitoba Industry Outlook
Full Time vs. Part Time
Full Time
in 2018
Part Time
in 2018
Aftermarket vs. General Population
Aftermarket Employment Rate in Saskatchewan & Manitoba
in 2018
Employment Rate in Saskatchewan & Manitoba
in 2018
Average Earnings
Average Salaries per Role
| Category | Salary |
|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technician | 67,551.00 |
| Automotive Service Technician (Apprentice) | 38,086.00 |
| Body Repair Technician & Apprentice | 81,053.00 |
| Customer Service Representative | 45,726.00 |
| Detailing Technician | 49,121.00 |
| Driver | 27,832.00 |
| Estimator | 60,084.00 |
| Manager/Assistant Manager | 95,119.00 |
| Oil & Lube Technician | 30,092.00 |
| Paint Technician & Apprentice | 87,225.00 |
| Parts Counter Person - Jobber | 38,382.00 |
| Service Advisor/Inside Sales | 45,789.00 |
| Store Manager - Wholesale Outlet | 69,459.00 |
| Tire Technician | 39,945.00 |
Diversity
Job Openings
Truck Trailer Mechanic (Borland Construction)
Borland Construction 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 […]- Winnipeg, MB
- 3 days ago
- Canada Job Bank
Skilled trades
Autobody Technician - Refinishing (Eric's Autobody)
Eric's Autobody 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 […]- Regina, SK
- 4 days ago
- Canada Job Bank
- Skilled trades
Oil Changer - Motor Vehicle Service (WESTWARD FORD)
WESTWARD FORD 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 […]- Neepawa, MB
- 4 days ago
- Canada Job Bank
- Skilled trades
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Education Opportunities
Auto Body Technician
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Saskatoon, SK
Parts Management Technician
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Saskatoon, SK
Automotive Service Technician
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Saskatoon, SK
- Saskatchewan Apprenticeship & Trade Certification Commission - Regina, SK
- Assiniboine Community College - Brandon, MB
Motor Vehicle Body Repair (Metal and Paint)
- Saskatchewan Apprenticeship & Trade Certification Commission - Regina, SK
Welding Certificate Enhanced
- Parkland College - Canora, SK
Heavy Equipment Truck & Transport Technician
- Parkland College - Canora, SK
Automotive Technician
- Red River College - Winnipeg, MB
- Assiniboine Community College - Brandon, MB
Collision Refinishing
- Red River College - Winnipeg, MB
Collision Repair and Refinishing
- Red River College - Winnipeg, MB
Welding
- Red River College - Winnipeg, MB
Welder
- Assiniboine Community College - Brandon, MB