Other Repairers and Servicers

(NOC 7445)

in All Trades and Transportation

Other repairers and servicers include workers, not elsewhere classified, who repair and service a wide variety of products, such as cameras, scales, musical instruments, coin machines, vending machines, sporting goods and other miscellaneous products and equipment. They are employed by product specialty repair shops and service establishments.

Job Outlook

Limited

Estimate decline employment change, 2017-2019
Estimate 5 openings due to growth and retirements, 2017-2019
Estimate High rate of unemployment in 2016

Compared to: All Trades and Transportation

Estimate Decline slightly employment change, 2017-2019
Estimate 3400 openings due to growth and retirements, 2017-2019
Estimate High rate of unemployment in 2016

The employment outlook over the next few years for this occupational group is “limited”, which indicates the chances of a qualified individual finding work is below average when compared with other occupations in Nova Scotia. This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent and jobseekers may face competition. The number employed in this occupation is expected to decline moderately over the next few years, which will likely limit the number of new opportunities available. With a large percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to be a key contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Other Repairers and Servicers most commonly work full-time hours. With employment conditions being seasonal in nature, periods of downtime or layoff throughout the year are fairly common.

The median employment income for 65% of Other Repairers and Servicers who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $41,593. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)

Hourly Pay

$11.00

Minimum

$18.00

Median

$28.37

Maximum

Annual Pay

$4,789

Minimum

$33,763

Median

$70,590

Maximum

Compared to: All Trades and Transportation

Hourly Pay

$13.00

Minimum

$20.35

Median

$34.00

Maximum

Annual Pay

$7,580

Minimum

$37,269

Median

$79,787

Maximum

About the job

Nature of work

Job duties

Repairers and servicers perform some or all of the following duties:

Inspect products to determine the requirement for repair.
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.
Perform routine maintenance.
May calibrate products using hand tools.

Sample job titles

airport equipment maintenance repairer
automotive maintenance equipment servicer
bicycle mechanic
camera repairer
fire equipment servicer
meter servicer
musical instrument repairer
security systems technician
sewing machine servicer - domestic
sports equipment repairer

Skills

You must be able to follow instructions and have good attention to detail.

Job requirements

Some high 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.

Other considerations

Some mobility may occur among workers in this group. Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

By the numbers

Quick look

365

employed in 2016

82.3%

employed full-time

12.3%

self employed

7.2%

92.8%

44.1

median age

Compared to: All Trades and Transportation

57,925

employed in 2016

88.8%

employed full-time

12.7%

self employed

5.3%

94.7%

46.8

median age

Where will I likely work?

49.4%

Halifax

16.9%

Annapolis Valley

13.3%

Southern

13.3%

Northern

8.4%

Cape Breton

Compared to: All NS Occupations

47.0%

Halifax

15.6%

Northern

12.9%

Annapolis Valley

12.7%

Cape Breton

11.8%

Southern

Top Industries of Employment

23.7%

Retail Trade

19.7%

Other Services

6.6%

Wholesale Trade

5.3%

Information, Culture & Recreation

5.3%

Utilities

What is the age of Employment?

27.0%

45-54

21.6%

25-34

16.2%

65+

13.5%

55-64

13.5%

15-24

8.1%

35-44

Compared to: All Trades and Transportation

34.1%

45-54

33.0%

35-44

18.7%

55-64

13.2%

25-34

Top levels of education

38.0%

High school

N/A

21.5%

College certificate or diploma

N/A

16.5%

Trades certificate

N/A

15.2%

Less than high school

N/A

3.8%

Bachelor's degree

N/A

Compared to: All Trades and Transportation

29.4%

Trades certificate

$40,890 median annual income

25.5%

High school

$28,089 median annual income

22.6%

College certificate or diploma

$39,023 median annual income

18.2%

Less than high school

$25,753 median annual income

2.7%

Bachelor's degree

$36,972 median annual income

Education & training

Adult high school/secondary diploma programs

This program is typically offered at the high school level.

This instructional program class comprises any program that defines the prescribed requirements, specified by the appropriate jurisdiction, for the completion of and graduation from a secondary school program of academic subject matter offered for adult learners outside of the regular secondary school program. This does not include adult compensatory education programs resulting in completion of a high school equivalency certificate or diploma.

Institutions providing this program

Universite Sainte-Anne

Siège Social: 1695, Route 1

Pointe-de-l'Église, NS B0W 1M0

(902) 769-2114

Blanche.Theriault@usainteanne.ca

Website

Nova Scotia Community College - Annapolis Valley Campus

50 Elliott Road

Lawrencetown, NS B0S 1M0

(902) 825-3491

avc.info@nscc.ca