Next in motion: Future careers in auto care
The auto care industry in Canada is at a pivotal turning point. As technology transforms vehicles and the way we service them, the skills and mindsets needed to succeed are evolving just as quickly. In the latest episode of Curbside Chat, host Lorraine Sommerfeld sits down with Mauricio Zelaya, partner and national economics leader at EY-Parthenon, and Mubasher Faruki, associate dean at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), to explore what the future of work looks like in the auto care sector.
From advancements in electric and connected vehicles to integrating artificial intelligence in diagnostics and repair, Zelaya and Faruki discuss how education and training programs must evolve to keep pace. They highlight the growing importance of digital literacy, critical thinking, and adaptability—skills defining the next generation of auto care professionals.
The conversation also tackles the industry’s biggest challenge: talent retention. Employers can better engage today’s workforce and inspire tomorrow’s leaders by investing in continuous learning, fostering inclusive cultures, and creating visible career pathways.
About Curbside Chat
Curbside Chat is a video podcast series that provides auto care industry professionals a forum to speak about the issues important to the Canadian auto care industry with the people who make things happen. Watch now.