Shop Foreperson / Technical Team Leader

Ready for the Next Step in Your Automotive Career?

You've built your career as a skilled automotive technician. You know what it takes to diagnose problems, deliver quality repairs, and keep a busy shop running.

Now, are you ready to take the next step and help make an entire team better?

Upper James Toyota is looking for an experienced 310S Licensed Automotive Technician who is ready to take on a leadership role as our Shop Foreperson / Technical Team Leader.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people as much as working on vehicles. Someone who takes pride in sharing their knowledge, developing other technicians, solving problems, and helping a team succeed.

If you've been thinking about moving toward a leadership or management role, this could be the chance you've been looking for.

About Upper James Toyota

Upper James Toyota is part of Parkway Motors Auto Group, a family-owned and operated automotive group proudly serving the Greater Hamilton area for over 45 years.

As a high-volume Toyota dealership, we are committed to delivering quality repairs, exceptional customer experiences, and a workplace where our team members can continue to learn, develop, and succeed.

The Opportunity

As our Shop Foreperson, you'll work closely with the Service Manager to provide day-to-day leadership and support to our technicians and apprentices.

Your primary focus will be leading the team, not turning wrenches every day.

You'll use your technical experience to help guide repairs, support technicians, improve shop productivity, and ensure our customers' vehicles are serviced correctly and efficiently.





Your key areas of responsibility will include:

- Shop Leadership: Help oversee daily shop operations, workflow, productivity, and repair quality.

- Technical Support: Provide guidance on challenging diagnoses and repairs, stepping in with hands-on assistance when needed.

- Coaching & Development: Mentor technicians, support apprentices, and help build a stronger, more capable team.

- Training: Encourage ongoing technical development and ensure manufacturer training requirements are kept up to date.

- Teamwork & Communication: Work closely with Service Advisors, Parts, and the Service Manager to keep work moving and customers informed.

- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve shop processes, efficiency, accountability, and overall team performance.

What We're Looking For

- A valid 310S Automotive Service Technician licence with a minimum of 3 years of experience as a licensed technician.

- Strong diagnostic and technical skills, with the confidence to guide and support other technicians.

- A natural leader who communicates well, leads by example, and earns the respect of their team.

- Someone who enjoys teaching, coaching, and helping others develop their skills.

- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

- A commitment to quality workmanship, productivity,



and customer satisfaction.

- A genuine interest in taking the next step in their career.

Previous supervisory experience would be an asset, but we're equally interested in a strong technician who has the potential and desire to become a great leader.

What You Can Expect

- Annual compensation of $80,000–$110,000, including base salary and monthly performance incentives.

- A leadership opportunity with the potential for continued career growth.

- A high-volume Toyota dealership with an established customer base and consistent repair order opportunities.

- Toyota Canada training, technical resources, and ongoing professional development.

- Health, dental, life, and long-term disability benefits, plus a Health Spending Account with tenure.

- Employee Assistance Program.

- A supportive team environment where your experience, ideas, and leadership can make a difference.

Ready to Make Your Next Move?

If you're an experienced technician who is ready to take on more responsibility, develop others, and help build a stronger shop, we'd like to hear from you.

Bring your technical experience. Build your leadership skills. Help make our team better.

Apply today with your resume to join Upper James Toyota and Parkway Motors Auto Group. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the opportunity.

Upper James Toyota is an equal opportunity employer and strives to ensure its hiring process meets the needs of all persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process.

#INHI

📌 Shop Foreperson, Upper James Toyota (Hamilton)
🏢 Upper James Toyota
📍 Hamilton