Repair, Personal, Religious and Other Services Industry

October 2010

· The industry employed about 91,200 people in 2008

· Average annual employment growth rate in the industry between 2009 and 2013 is expected to be 2.1%

Profile

This industry includes

· automotive repair and maintenance

· electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance

· commercial and industrial equipment repair and maintenance

· personal care services (e.g. hair care and aesthetic services)

· funeral services

· civic and social organizations

· pet care, photofinishing and other personal services

· religious organizations and those services writing and providing grants

· social advocacy organizations

· business, professional, labour and other membership organizations and private household services

Occupations include automotive service technicians, jewellers, massage therapists, hair stylists and fundraisers.

Performance and outlook

While the industry’s share of overall economic activity in Alberta has increased since 1999, its share of employment has dropped slightly.

The industry performed well in a strong economy but eventually suffered from rising wage rates and increasing costs. Employment dropped in 2008 compared to 2007. But signs in the early months of the recession suggested some strength: average monthly employment had increased.

Below average demand is expected for automotive service technicians, upholsters, tailors, shoe repairers and jewellers.

About 10,200 jobs will be created in the industry by 2013.

For more information see Alberta Career and Industry Outlook or Alberta Industry Profiles.

Occupations in the industry

For a list of occupations and related occupations in this industry, see OCCinfo Search by Industry: Repair, Personal, Religious and Other Services page.