# Parts Technician

Canonical: https://veilpoint.ca/role/parts_technician
Retrieved: 2026-07-27T09:44:12.454Z
Cite: Opportunity Exchange (VeilPoint), "Parts Technician", https://veilpoint.ca/role/parts_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.

A lower-friction hybrid route that values mechanical familiarity, inventory discipline, and parts-system literacy, often without a heavy licensing burden.

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| NOC | 14401 |
| TEER | TEER 3 |
| Sector | Equipment Service |
| Alternate titles | Parts counter technician |
| Regulated | no |
| Outlook | Good fit and fast route |
| Preview postings | 25 |

## Market (synthetic placeholder)

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Median wage | $30.4/hr |
| Wage range | $24.6–$37.9/hr |
| Demand score | 68/100 |
| Stability score | 71/100 |
| Prosperity score | 58/100 |
| Entry friction | 34/100 |
| Forecast openings | 250 |
| Seasonality | Low to moderate |
| Top industries | Equipment dealerships, Fleet maintenance, Industrial supply |

Provenance: Service-parts labour blend (placeholder, confidence D, as of 2026-04-08).

## Entry requirements

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum education | Secondary plus parts or warehousing familiarity |
| Preferred education | Parts and warehousing certificate |
| Required credentials | Class 5 Licence |
| Preferred credentials | Forklift, ERP Software |
| Licensing | No regulated licence required |
| Experience | Entry to 2 years in equipment, stock, or service support |
| Direct entry | possible |

## Working conditions

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Environment | indoor |
| Physical demand | moderate |
| 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 $30.4/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 | 2 | $863 | $3,930 | $1,409 | 27% |
| Moose Jaw | South Central | 2 | $997 | $3,930 | $1,309 | 31% |
| Humboldt | East Central | 1 | $914 | $3,930 | $1,249 | 30% |
| North Battleford | Northwest | 1 | $924 | $3,930 | $1,237 | 30% |
| Regina | Regina | 9 | $1,240 | $3,930 | $1,122 | 37% |
| Prince Albert | North Central | 3 | $1,073 | $3,930 | $1,098 | 34% |
| Lloydminster | Northwest | 1 | $1,123 | $3,930 | $1,023 | 35% |
| Saskatoon | Saskatoon | 6 | $1,281 | $3,930 | $1,000 | 39% |

## Training programs

| Program | Provider | Duration | Cost | Delivery |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Parts + Inventory Systems | Cumberland College | 4 weeks | $720 | online |
| Dealership Parts Desk Readiness | Saskatchewan Polytechnic | 2 weeks | $390 | blended |