NOC 72410: Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components of cars, buses, and light and commercial transport trucks. They are employed by motor vehicle dealers, garages, truck and trailer dealerships, fleet maintenance companies, and service stations, automotive specialty shops, transportation companies and retail establishments which have automotive service shops. This unit group also includes mechanical repairers who perform major repairs and replacement of mechanical units on newly assembled motor vehicles. They are employed by motor vehicle manufacturing companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Official Main Duties for NOC 72410
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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 72410
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers is categorized under TEER 2. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 72410.
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $19 | $29.89/hr | $43.27 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $17.5/hr | $27/hr | $41/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $16.65/hr | $25.5/hr | $32/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $17/hr | $25/hr | $36.32/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $16/hr | $24.75/hr | $33/hr |
| Quebec → | $20/hr | $28/hr | $40/hr |
| Ontario → | $18.75/hr | $30/hr | $43.27/hr |
| Manitoba → | $17/hr | $27.5/hr | $40/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $18/hr | $30/hr | $43.5/hr |
| Alberta → | $19.84/hr | $30/hr | $47/hr |
| British Columbia → | $20/hr | $35/hr | $49/hr |
| Yukon → | $22.46/hr | $35.02/hr | $45.17/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $23/hr | $42/hr | $58/hr |
| Nunavut → | $21.69/hr | $35.58/hr | $51.87/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Automotive service technicians
- Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program are usually required.
- Completion of a four-year automotive service technician apprenticeship program or A combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in automotive technology is required to be eligible for trade certification.
- Trade certification for automotive service technicians is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
- Automotive service technician (transmission) trade certification is compulsory in Ontario.
- Automotive service technician (steering, suspension and brakes) trade certification is compulsory in New Brunswick and Ontario.
- Automotive service technician (service station mechanic) trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia and available, but voluntary, in Prince Edward Island.
- Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified automotive service technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
- Mechanical repairers, motor vehicle manufacturing
- Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program are usually required.
- On-the-job training of two to three years is provided by employers.
- Truck and transport and truck-trailer mechanics
- Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program are usually required.
- Completion of a four-year truck and transport mechanic or truck-trailer repair apprenticeship or A combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in truck or heavy duty equipment mechanics is required to be eligible for trade certification.
- Trade certification for truck and transport mechanics is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Ontario and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and the Yukon.
- Transport trailer technician trade certification is compulsory in Ontario and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Manitoba, British Columbia and the Yukon.
- Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified truck-trailer repairers and truck and transport mechanics upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Official Job Titles for NOC 72410
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Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators (See 72411 Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators)View NOC 72411→
- Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (See 72401 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics)View NOC 72401→
- Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (See 94200 Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers)View NOC 94200→
- Motor vehicle mechanics supervisor (See 72020 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)View NOC 72020→
- Recreation vehicle service technician (See 72423 Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics)View NOC 72423→
- Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling (See 92020 Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling)View NOC 92020→
- Truck trailer assembler (See 94204 Mechanical assemblers and inspectors)View NOC 94204→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 72410 (Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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