Toronto, Ontario — In recent weeks, Collision Repair’s team have been left confused by two very convincing — but contradictory — perspectives on the industry’s labour market.
In conversations with industry professionals from across Canada, the magazine’s reporters have been given the impression there is a near-universal need for access to more qualified workers.
This view is bolstered by recent figures reported by Statistics Canada. According to the government agency, there are currently about 2,500 auto technician vacancies in Ontario and approximately 6,800 across Canada.
The second impression comes, primarily, from U.S. sources. Several recent reports suggest that only a minority of American bodyshops are interested in hiring over the next year, the lowest figures seen since the coronavirus pandemic.
So, is Canada facing a labour shortfall not being experienced in the U.S.? To help the magazine’s staff find out, Collision Repair is asking readers to answer a few questions about their business. Take the survey below to share your feedback.
The survey results will be published on August 29.
