Recreational Vehicle Technicians
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Job description
These individuals inspect and maintain the interior of recreational vehicles. They repair or replace various systems or parts (wires, pipes, windows, furniture, framing, etc.). They mainly work for:
- Recreational vehicle and watersports dealers
- Sports clubs (golf clubs, snowmobile clubs, ATV clubs, etc.)
- Marinas
- Adventure tourism companies
- Recreational vehicle manufacturers
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Hazardous chemical
- Odours
- Nontoxic dust
- Noise
- Electricity
- Vibration
Main tasks
- Evaluate recreational vehicles and diagnose problems to determine the repairs necessary.
- Order parts required for the repair or modification of recreational vehicles.
- Adjust, test, and modify recreational vehicle components according to customer requests.
- Maintain and repair trailer frames and running gear.
Advancement and mobility
- Experience leads to supervisory positions.
- Qualified Recreational Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technicians obtain a Red Seal endorsement upon successful completion of the Interprovincial Standards Examination.
Training and requirements
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
Secondary
DVS in mécanique de véhicules de loisir et d'équipement léger
Placement rate: 90.1%
6.2% of graduates pursue further studies
WAP
This occupation is targeted by a Workplace Apprenticeship Program
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Repair
- Troubleshooting
- Data collection
- Active listening
- Oral expression
- Critical thought
- Solving complex problems
- Quality control analysis
- Equipment maintenance
- Operations and control
- Equipment selection
- Monitoring operations
- Active learning
- Reading comprehension
- Coordination
- Result evaluation
- Time management
- Judgment and decision-making
- Information processing
Abilities
- Near vision
- Oral comprehension
- Manual dexterity
- Verbal skills
- Awareness of issues
- Control accuracy
- Digital dexterity
- Deductive reasoning
- Physical flexibility in extension
- Speech clarity
- Information organization
- Inductive reasoning
- Hand-arm stability
- Written comprehension
- Limb coordination
- Static muscle power
- Speech recognition
- Processing flexibility
- Visualization
- Colour perception and distinction
- Perception speed
Knowledge and attributes
- Capacity to work under pressure
- Autonomy
- Capacity to work in a team
- Versatility
- Attention to detail
- Vitality
- Desire to upgrade one’s competencies
- Sense of observation
- Commitment to quality
- Knowledge of mechanics
Interests
- Make, build, install
- Work manually
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Conventional
- People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.
Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)
Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics (CNP 72423)
Skill type
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
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Last update: January 29, 2026