Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics test, repair and service motorcycles, motor scooters, forklifts and all-terrain vehicles. Apprentices are also included in this occupation.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
AB, SK, NS
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Inspect and test engine and other mechanical components using test devices to diagnose and isolate faults
- Adjust, repair or replace mechanical or electrical system parts and components using hand tools and equipment
- Advise customers on work performed and general condition of equipment
- Determine estimates of repair cost
- May repair and rebuild hoisting mechanism and other mechanical systems on industrial trucks and forklifts.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
- checkFor motorcycle mechanics, completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program ora combination of over three years of work experience and high school or college courses in motorcycle repair is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
- checkMotorcycle mechanic trade certification is compulsory in Ontario and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and British Columbia.
- checkRed Seal endorsement is also available to qualified recreation vehicle service technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
- checkOther mechanics in this unit group may require several years of on-the-job training.
Market Outlook by Province
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Good for motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics (NOC 72423) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics in Alberta: Approximately 800 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics mainly work in the following sectors: Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 73%Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 16%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 93% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations59% of motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics work all year, while 41% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.12% of motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 94% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 6% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 10% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 59% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics (NOC 72423) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics in Saskatchewan: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics mainly work in the following sectors: Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 89%Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 11% 56% of motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics work all year, while 43% 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 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.8% of motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 15% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 42% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Good
Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics (NOC 72423) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.A moderate number of 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 motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics in Nova Scotia: Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics mainly work in the following sectors: Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 33%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 17%Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 15%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%Ship and Boat Building (NAICS 3366): 7% 65% of motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.6% of motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 37% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
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