Motor vehicle inspectors and testers

Manitoba

The employment outlook will be Moderate for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.This occupation is driven by consumer demand for new vehicles which is influenced by population growth, inflation, and interest rates. This occupation is part of the automobile manufacturing industry that is currently tariff exposed and subject to economic cycles.Key trends in this occupation include the shift to electric vehicles, which requires assemblers to work on new and different components such as large battery packs, electric drive trains, and related power electronics requiring skills in high-voltage systems and battery technology. The use of lightweight materials to offset battery weight also requires new handling and joining techniques.Jobs are concentrated in the South Central, North Central and Winnipeg regions.Here are some key facts about motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in Manitoba: Approximately 750 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors: Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 25%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 11%Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8% 61% of motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers work all year, while 39% 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 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 85% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 15% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 45% compared to 31% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Quebec

The employment outlook will be Moderate for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in Quebec: Approximately 2,200 people work in this occupation. Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors: Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 56%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations53% of motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers work all year, while 47% 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 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 78% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 22% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 18% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

Ontario

The employment outlook will be Limited for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.What Types of Employers Are Out There?Leading share employed by manufacturers of motor vehicleMotor vehicle producers Plastic product manufacturers What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment? Layoffs in automotive assembly plants and closures at some automotive parts facilities are weakening job prospects  Skill requirements are expected to change for some roles to assemble electric vehicles compared with vehicles with internal combustion engines.Here are some key facts about motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers in Ontario: Approximately 27,350 people work in this occupation. Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors: Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 81% 50% of motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers work all year, while 50% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 66% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 34% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 14% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 49% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations