In repair shops across Canada, bicycle mechanics work their quiet magic.
Hands stained black with oil. Scattered gears and wheels. Piece by piece, they bring bikes back to life—keeping riders moving and our cities rolling.
But here’s the problem: their job doesn’t officially exist.
Canada is currently the only developed country that does not recognize bicycle mechanics as a distinct occupation in its national classification system.
By contrast, countries like the USA, UK, Australia, and New Zealand all have a dedicated job classification for bicycle mechanics. Even global lists from the UN and EU acknowledge the profession.
Here in Canada, bicycle mechanics are buried in a generic NOC code: “Other Repairers and Servicers” (NOC73209), alongside over 100 unrelated jobs like accordion repairers and archery bow finishers.
This oversight makes it nearly impossible to:
Set fair wages for mechanics
Develop standardized training and apprenticeship programs
Track job data in Canada’s $1.56B cycling industry
At LEF, we believe no profession should be invisible—and no worker should be left behind. That’s why we’ve joined a national coalition urging the federal government to create a dedicated NOC code for bicycle mechanics in the 2026 update.
It’s time to fix the system for those who fix our bikes.
Add your voice to the movement.
Sign the petition today and help give mechanics the recognition they deserve:
Sign the Petition Here
Let’s keep the wheels turning. Together.
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