Automotive Dealerships

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There is a wide variety of job options in this industry.

These careers have good potential and provide year-round employment with advancement opportunities.

According to the WorkPEI Analysis (November 2023), the number of motor vehicles sold on the Island increased 37.1% between September 2022 and September 2023 to 639. Nationally, the number of motor vehicles sold in Canada increased 16.5% over the same period

The PEI Automobile Association (PEIADA) is the only automobile dealers association in Canada which has 100 percent membership of all the new car dealerships in the province. This self-funded, non-profit organization represents the 22 new automobile dealerships on PEI.

Lisa Doyle-MacBain, Executive Director of PEIADA, says new automobile dealerships on PEI have over 700 employees, and an annual payroll of approximately $36 million.

“It’s a challenge finding good quality staff for all positions at the dealerships,” says Lisa. “There’s a misperception that automobile dealerships just sell and fix cars. It’s a big business supported by people with good interpersonal skills and expertise in marketing, sales, finance/accounting, human resources, strategic planning, operations, electronics, inventory control, parts/service, etc.” she says.

For more information about a career in this field, contact PEI Automobile Dealers Association (PEIADA) at 902-566-3639 or e-mail peiada@bellaliant.net

Visit www.peiada.com

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According to the Department of Workforce, Advance Learning and Population provincial government website, many trades on PEI are designated, allowing workers to become certified in that trade through apprenticeship training and/or certification.

If the designated trade is certified compulsory, you are required to be a registered apprentice or have a Certificate of Qualification to legally work in that trade in PEI.

The following PEI trades are certified compulsory:

• Automotive Service Technician;
• Construction Electrician;
• Plumber; and
• Steamfitter / Pipefitter

For more information about the Designated Trades on PEI, click here.

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Education & training

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PEI Auto Service / Small & Heavy Equipment Repair
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