Other repairers and servicers
Career Overview
This group includes workers, not elsewhere classified, who repair and service a wide variety of products.
People in this group:
- Repair and service items such as cameras, scales, musical instruments, coin machines, vending machines, sporting goods and other miscellaneous products and equipment
- Work for product specialty repair shops and service establishments
Job Titles
Duties
Repairers and servicers in this group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Inspect products to see what need to be repaired
- Repair or replace defective or worn out parts and components using hand, power or specially designed tools
- Test and adjust repaired products for proper functioning
- Do routine maintenance
- May adjust products using hand tools
Earnings
Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.
Work Environment
# Workers Employed
1,725% Employed Full Time
45%Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
- Work takes place in a controlled indoor setting
- Working with machinery, instruments and hand/power tools can be a source of injury
Career Pathways
Some movement may occur among workers in this group.
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
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Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
- Some secondary school education is usually required
- Completion of college or other courses relevant to a particular equipment or product repair or Completion of several months of on-the-job training is usually required
Education programs in B.C.
Skills
Every job calls for a certain set of skills. Knowing those skills is the first step in finding a good career fit.
Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.
See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure that a machine is working properly.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
1,725Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 60 | 3.5% |
| Kootenay | 100 | 5.8% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 960 | 55.8% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 25 | 1.5% |
| Northeast | 50 | 2.9% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 235 | 13.7% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 295 | 17.2% |
Labour Market Outlook
The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.
Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
590Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 10 | 0.1% |
| Kootenay | 10 | 0.8% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 410 | 1.7% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 10 | 0.9% |
| Northeast | 20 | 1.1% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 50 | 0.6% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 90 | 0.5% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 350 |
| Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services | 100 |
| Wholesale Trade | 40 |
| Information, Culture and Recreation | 20 |
| Public Administration | 20 |
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