NOC 65101 · TEER Level 5

Automotive and watercraft service station attendants

Service station attendants employed in automotive service stations sell fuel and other automotive products and perform such services as fuelling, cleaning, lubricating and performing minor repairs to motor vehicles. Those employed in marinas sell fuel, rent boats and related equipment, and maintain marina facilities.

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Moderate

Market Demand

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TEER 5

Skill Level

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NL, MB, SK

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What They Do

  • Perform minor service and maintenance such as washing the windshield, checking fluid levels and air pressure, and replacing parts such as tires, light bulbs and windshield-wiper blades
  • Perform minor property maintenance duties such as sweeping service station lot, trimming shrubs, scrubbing service bays and painting curbs
  • May pick up and deliver customers' cars for service station automotive repair department.
  • Refuel boats and/or vehicles
  • Pump boat's marine septic system
  • Rent boats, life jackets and other equipment and record rental data
  • Receive payment from customers
  • Maintain dock area and marina facilities and assist in seasonal moving of ramps and docks.

Qualifications

  • checkPropane and natural gas pump attendants may require an operator's licence.
  • checkSome secondary school education is usually required.

Market Outlook by Province

NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

The employment outlook will be Moderate for service station attendants (NOC 65101) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.Here are some key facts about service station attendants in Newfoundland and Labrador: Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Service station attendants mainly work in the following sectors: Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 56% compared to 83% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 43% compared to 17% for all occupations62% of service station attendants work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 93% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 7% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 30% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 49% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Moderate

Outlook

MB

Manitoba

The employment outlook will be Limited for service station attendants (NOC 65101) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.Here are some key facts about service station attendants in Manitoba: Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation. Service station attendants mainly work in the following sectors: Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 41% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 59% compared to 19% for all occupations48% of service station attendants work all year, while 52% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 80% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 20% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 48% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 31% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Limited

Outlook

SK

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Limited for service station attendants (NOC 65101) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about service station attendants in Saskatchewan: Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation. Service station attendants mainly work in the following sectors: Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 37% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 63% compared to 19% for all occupations50% of service station attendants work all year, while 50% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 71% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 28% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 40% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 47% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Limited

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Immigration Pathways

TEER 5 occupations require short-term work demonstration and minimal formal education. Immigration pathways are limited but some provincial programs apply.

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Top Companies Hiring

Organizations with the most NOC 65101 openings right now.

Cornerstone

Cornerstone Co-op

4 active roles · Broadview, SK · Dauphin, MB

Central Albe

Central Alberta Co-op Ltd.

3 active roles · Portage la Prairie, MB · Saskatoon, SK

GROWMARK

GROWMARK

2 active roles · Plantagenet, ON · Glencoe, ON

BMW Toronto

BMW Toronto

1 active role · Toronto, ON

North Centra

North Central Co-operative Association Ltd.

1 active role · Camrose, AB

EagleCraft B

EagleCraft Boats Inc.

1 active role · Campbell River, BC

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Core Competencies

Equipment and Tool Selection

to choose the appropriate tools and equipment for various repairs, minimizing damage and ensuring quality service

Repairing and Preventative Maintenance

to identify and fix issues with vehicles or marina equipment, as well as performing routine maintenance to prevent future breakdowns

Trunk Strength

to lift heavy fuel hoses, equipment or automotive parts

Finger Dexterity

to precisely handle small tools, parts and controls when performing repairs or maintenance tasks

Collaboration

to work with other staff members to ensure smooth operations, including customer service or repair and maintenance tasks

Knowledge in Client Service

to interact with customers, answer questions and address specific concerns about service stations for a positive customer experience

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