# Automotive Service Technician

Canonical: https://veilpoint.ca/role/automotive_service_technician
Retrieved: 2026-07-27T09:45:49.774Z
Cite: Opportunity Exchange (VeilPoint), "Automotive Service Technician", https://veilpoint.ca/role/automotive_service_technician, retrieved 2026-07-27.

> **Data status.** Synthetic placeholder: labour-market figures are structurally realistic but not measured. The platform is pre-launch; per-source serving status is at /about/data.

Diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles with growing complexity from hybrid and electric powertrains entering Saskatchewan's fleet.

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| NOC | 72410 |
| TEER | TEER 2 |
| Sector | Automotive |
| Alternate titles | Auto mechanic, Vehicle technician |
| Regulated | yes |
| Outlook | Steady replacement demand |
| Preview postings | 34 |

## Market (synthetic placeholder)

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Median wage | $32/hr |
| Wage range | $22–$42/hr |
| Demand score | 76/100 |
| Stability score | 74/100 |
| Prosperity score | 70/100 |
| Entry friction | 60/100 |
| Forecast openings | 440 |
| Seasonality | Low |
| Top industries | Dealerships, Independent shops, Fleet maintenance |

Provenance: Automotive trades composite (placeholder, confidence D, as of 2026-04-10).

## Entry requirements

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum education | Secondary plus automotive training |
| Preferred education | Automotive service technician apprenticeship |
| Required credentials | WHMIS |
| Preferred credentials | First Aid |
| Licensing | Apprenticeship progression — journeyperson certification |
| Experience | 1-2 years shop experience or apprenticeship |
| Direct entry | not typical |

## Working conditions

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Environment | indoor |
| Physical demand | moderate_high |
| Schedule | days |
| Public contact | moderate |
| Travel | local |

## Where it pays (modelled at the median wage)

After income tax, CPP/EI, housing, utilities and commuting, single earner, one-bedroom. Ranked by monthly discretionary income. Modelled at $32/hr.

> **Data status.** Derived from at least one placeholder input; confidence tier D; oldest input 2025-10-31. OEX discretionary-income model: hourly wage less estimated tax, housing, utilities, commuting and baseline living costs.

| Community | Region | Postings | Rent (1BR) | Net monthly | Discretionary monthly | Housing burden |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estevan | Southeast | 1 | $863 | $4,119 | $1,597 | 26% |
| Warman | Saskatoon | 1 | $962 | $4,119 | $1,405 | 29% |
| Regina | Regina | 9 | $1,240 | $4,119 | $1,310 | 35% |
| Prince Albert | North Central | 3 | $1,073 | $4,119 | $1,286 | 33% |
| Lloydminster | Northwest | 1 | $1,123 | $4,119 | $1,211 | 34% |
| Saskatoon | Saskatoon | 19 | $1,281 | $4,119 | $1,188 | 37% |

## Training programs

| Program | Provider | Duration | Cost | Delivery |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pre-Employment Automotive | Saskatchewan Polytechnic | 16 weeks | $4.0k | in-person |
| Automotive Foundations | Great Plains College | 10 weeks | $2.6k | in-person |