Job summary

The Automotive Technician Apprentice 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)
- In office parking
- Public transportation nearby
- 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.

Requirements / Skills





- Valid driver's licence for province of employment.
- 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
- Good working knowledge of COSTAR is considered an asset

Our store is dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace by providing a work environment free from barriers where no one is denied opportunities for reasons unrelated to their abilities. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Pay: $20.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Company events
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Automotive Technician Apprentice - 3rd-4th Year (St. Thomas)
🏢 Canadian Tire St Thomas
📍 St. Thomas