Does an automotive mechanic position qualify for Quebec’s facilitated LMIA process?

Yes, with an important limit. On the official list in effect from February 24, 2026 to February 23, 2027, NOC 72410 appears with an asterisk: only the specific title “Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers — graduates” is eligible (in French: mécaniciens et réparateurs de véhicules automobiles, de camions et d’autobus diplômés ou diplômées). A job that is merely labelled “mechanic” is not automatically eligible. The actual duties — diagnosis, maintenance and repairs — and the candidate’s graduate status must match that appellation.

The list applies across Quebec and is updated every year. Check the Government of Quebec occupation list before you apply; the current list is published in French.