Overview

- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 85 hours bi-weekly
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- Mechanics and repairers, general
- Heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician
- Vehicle maintenance and repair technologies, general
- Vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance technology/technician
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
- Dirty
- Noisy
Work setting
- Garage
- Transportation
Tasks
- Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
- Discuss work with supervisor
- Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
- Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
- Inspect motor in operation
- Review work orders
- Road test motor vehicles
- Test automotive systems and components
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
- Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs
- Perform scheduled maintenance service
- Test and adjust units to specifications
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed
- Coach and instruct apprentices
Area of specialization
- Engine repair
- 4-wheel drive
- Electrical and electronic system
- Diesel engines
- Diagnostics
- Alignment, steering and suspension
- Brake system
- Hydraulic system
- Fuel and emission system
- Ignition and electrical system
- Automatic transmission
- Standard transmission
- Engine repair and overhaul
- Drive train components
- Auto body repair
- Plastics repair
- Truck-trailer repair
- Imported vehicles
- Front end components
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
Security and safety
- Driver's validity licence check




Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctuality
Screening questions
- Are you currently a student?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Employment terms options
- Day
Green job
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Other advantages
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

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