Automotive Careers in Nova Scotia
Explore High-Demand Skilled Trades and Technician Jobs in the Automotive Industry
Looking for a stable, hands-on career with room to grow? Nova Scotia’s automotive and transportation sector offers a wide range of rewarding career opportunities — from Automotive Technicians to Heavy Duty Mechanics, Electric Vehicle Specialists, and more.
Discover how you can build a future in one of Nova Scotia’s most essential industries.
In-Demand Automotive Careers
Explore 20+ career profiles in the automotive, heavy equipment, and motive power industries. Click below to learn about each role’s job description, required training, certifications, and career pathways:
Agricultural Equipment Technician
Keeping Farms Running. From engines to electronics, you keep ag-tech alive.
View Career ProfileAutobody and Collision Technician
Restore, Repair, and Redefine What a Vehicle Can Be
View Career ProfileAutomotive Estimator
Precision. Assessment. Insight. Estimators turn damage into data.
View Career ProfileAutomotive Glass Technician
Precision, safety, and clarity - keeping drivers protected through expert glass installation.
View Career ProfileAutomotive Insurance Appraiser
Turning vehicle damage into data. Accurate. Fair. Fast
View Career ProfileAutomotive Refinishing Technician
Restore, refinish, and repaint — bring damaged vehicles back to showroom shine.
View Career ProfileAutomotive Restyler
Transforming vehicles inside and out — customizing cars for style, function, and personality.
View Career ProfileAutomotive Service Technician
Diagnose. Repair. Maintain. Where vehicle safety meets performance.
View Career ProfileHeavy Duty Equipment Technician
Maintain & repair the big machines that keep industries moving.
View Career ProfileLubrication Technician
Keep machinery in motion with precise lubrication maintenance.
View Career ProfileFind the Right Career Fit with the Motive Power Career Portal
Not sure which automotive career suits you?
The Motive Power Career Portal helps you discover career paths based on your interests, strengths, and skills. It’s free, easy to use, and designed for Nova Scotians exploring careers in:
- Automotive repair and maintenance
- Heavy duty and agricultural equipment service
- Transportation and logistics industries
- ✔ Learn which skilled trades match your personality
- ✔ Explore technician, mechanical, electrical, and high-tech careers
- ✔ Get information on apprenticeship programs and job training
Find your best-fit career ➜ Visit the Motive Power Career Portal
Why Choose an Automotive Career in Nova Scotia?
- Strong Industry Demand – Thousands of skilled workers are needed in automotive repair, diesel mechanics, heavy equipment, and EV technologies.
- Good Wages and Job Stability – Many positions offer full-time, year-round work with competitive pay.
- Hands-On, High-Tech Work – Combine mechanical, electrical, and computer skills in a modern, fast-paced environment.
- Career Growth Opportunities – Specialize, earn your Red Seal, or advance to leadership, entrepreneurship, or instructor roles.
- Support for Apprentices and Students – Nova Scotia offers programs, training incentives, and pathways for new workers.