Position Summary

CSN Dundas Valley is looking for an Auto Body Technician to join our team. The Auto Body Technician must be able to take a vehicle in a damaged state and repair or restore damaged vehicles to their original structural integrity, function, and appearance. The incumbent is detail‑oriented, can multitask to accommodate shifting priorities, and reports to the General Manager.

Primary Objectives

- Review work order and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed
- Thoroughly examine collision damage – review all vehicle exterior body parts, check all power accessories (door locks, windows, mirrors), ensure the dash panel has no warning lights, and identify any prior damages overlooked on the QA checklist or supplemental damage sheet
- Perform structural and complete body repairs: repair and replace front end components, body components, doors, frame, and underbody components; assess, repair or replace interior and exterior parts, electrical components, and vehicle accessories
- Straighten bent frames using frame‑and‑underbody pulling and anchoring equipment; hammer out dents and other defects using blocks and hammers
- Weld on vehicles with MIG welders and compression spot welders
- Dismantle the damaged vehicle areas to identify hidden damages early in the repair cycle; for example, remove damaged fenders, panels, and grills using wrenches and a cutting torch, bolt or weld replacement parts into place, and repair or replace damaged windows, windshields, and sunroof
- File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools
- Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents, and seams
- Follow all OEM procedures using all data
- Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive them for proper handling
- Read and understand estimates and automotive repair procedures




- Work with a variety of metals and plastics as well as glass, electrical, and mechanical parts
- Use frame and measuring equipment; perform disassembly and reassembly of vehicles
- Follow standardized production processes; be a great CSN ambassador
- Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications, Experience and Other Requirements

- Auto Body Collision and Damage Repairer (310B) Red Seal License
- Technicians with I‑Car training are favorable
- Ability to carry, lift 100 lb, stand, sit, walk, and reach comfortably
- Valid G‑Class driver’s licence required
- 3 to 5 years of experience and knowledge of Mitchell / Audatex
- Must have own tools and safety footwear

Personal Attributes

- Strong planning and organizational skills; meet multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Effective communication with co‑workers and customers
- Team‑oriented collaborator
- Critical thinker and forward thinker for problem solving
- Adaptable to current ideas and initiatives
- Self‑motivated and independent in a fast‑paced environment
- Positive conflict management that resolves tension

On-the-Job Exposure

- Fumes
- Dirt/Dust
- Chemicals/Toxins
- Isocyanates
- Hazards
- Heat/Cold
- Noise

Benefits

- Supplemental pay: overtime
- Extended health care, life insurance, long‑term disability, AD&D;, vision, and more

Schedule

Full time, Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Scheduling flexibility is available.

Disclaimer





This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and will evolve as CSN Dundas Valley continues to grow.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, colour, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to cultivate an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to growing our corporate team in a way that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

CSN Collision Centres “CSN” does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head‑hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other web‑site job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by CSN to provide resumes to this posting or website will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. CSN will not pay any referral, placement, or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process.

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