Job prospects Automotive Body Painter near Longueuil (QC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Motor vehicle body repairers near Longueuil (QC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be very good for Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators (NOC 72411) in the Montérégie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators in the Montérégie region:

• Approximately 1,510 people work in this occupation.
• Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 74%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

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