Licensed Automotive Technician/Automotive apprentice/Automotive installer
Are you looking for a job where you can learn, meet people, have fun, share your ideas and help customers in a family and diverse work environment? Would you like to join one of Canada”s most iconic and trusted companies? We’re 100 years young and we need you!!
Job summary
The Licensed Automotive Technician works in a fast-paced auto service environment, providing superior expertise to customers and the automotive team in automotive systems, diagnostics and repairs.
Benefits:
• An amazingly friendly team
• Continued career opportunities
• Profit-sharing (conditions apply)
• Employee discount
• Diverse, inclusive and safe working environment
• Work-life balance
• Flexible work hours
• Ongoing training and learning
• Scholarship opportunities
• Reward and recognition program
• Group benefit plan (conditions apply)
• On-site parking
• Public transportation nearby
• Free coffee
• Working for an employer that”s involved in the community
• Working for a locally owned business
• And much more!!
Responsibilities:
• Greet, assist in explaining procedures and repairs and any additional required maintenance work, and thank customers in a friendly manner.
• Perform accurate and complete vehicle inspections, diagnostics, estimates and repairs.
• Complete and review repair orders and vehicle inspection reports with Service Advisors.
• Communicate with Service Manager/Service Advisors/Installer and Back Parts Window Associate.
• Provide accurate estimates and written vehicle reports.
• Ensure that an unsafe vehicle is reported to management and vehicle owner.
• Remain current with up-to-date knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of most vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
Apprentices will be expected to work under the supervision of our licensed technician and perform work approraiate to thier level of education.
Installers will primarily install tires, complete oil changes and assist with other duties in the service department.
Requirements / Skills
• Ability to handle physical demands including standing/walking for 8 hours while frequently lifting and carrying items, twisting, turning and reaching
• Ability to work shifts (days, evenings, week-ends and holidays)
• Approachable
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to find solutions to problems, adapt and cope with challenging situations and make decisions
• Knowledge of current automobile technology
• Ability to work effectively with computerized systems
• Results-oriented
• Effective communication skills and ability to give precise instructions
• Experience in a similar role, in a Canadian Tire Automotive Service Centre, is considered an asset
Canadian Tire stores are owned and operated by independent Associate Dealers. Each Canadian Tire store has the sole and exclusive right to interview, select, hire and train their staff.