Apprentice South Pointe Honda Calgary, AB

Dilawri Group of Companies; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted vehicle program

Coaching & training

Wellness programs

Social events

Job summary

Dilawri Group of Companies, Canada's largest automotive group, is seeking an Apprentice Technician to join South Pointe Honda. This entry-level role offers exposure to all dealership departments and hands-on experience with maintenance, diagnostics, and customer engagement.

You'll work alongside seasoned technicians, learn manufacturer standards, and contribute to delivering an exceptional customer experience while pursuing your Automotive Journeyman Apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing an Automotive Journeyman Apprenticeship, preference for 2nd or 3rd year.
• Clear written and oral communication skills and willingness to attend training seminars and courses to expand professional development.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Ability to carefully and safely drive both standard and automatic vehicles.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items such as tires, tools and equipment.
• Growth mindset and continuous skill development.
• Team player who collaborates and respects others.
• Passion for delivering excellent customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to all dealership departments; learn inventory and customer engagement.
• Daily maintenance tasks including lubrication, oil and filter changes, tires, and scheduled maintenance.
• Assist in diagnosis, repair and approved service on customer vehicles.
• Accurately record causes and corrections in dealership software on repair orders.
• Perform road tests to identify issues and verify repairs.
• Provide Service Advisors with summaries of additional maintenance or required work and with accurate parts estimates.
• Maintain warranty policies and procedures in line with manufacturer guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Growth mindset

Collaboration

Honesty and trustworthiness

Education

Automotive Journeyman Apprenticeship

Job description

Ifyou are looking to grow your career with an organization driven by excellence,integrity, and innovation, Dilawri offers an environment where people aresupported and empowered to succeed.

Foundedin 1985, Dilawri is Canada’s largest automotive group and one of Canada’s BestManaged Companies. Dilawri operates over 80 franchiseddealerships,representingmore than 35 of the world’s most respectedautomotive brands across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario,Quebec, and Washington, DC.

Witha team of more than 4,000 employees, Dilawri fosters a culture rooted incollaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. Our values ofExcellence, Leading, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, and Giving Back guide howwe work, how we lead, and how we serve our customers and communities. Throughthe DilawriFoundation , we are also committed to making a meaningful impact in thecommunities we serve.

Discoverhow you can build your career with Dilawri

Position Overview

We are looking for an ApprenticeTechnician to join our team at South Pointe Honda. The successfulcandidate is someone who is passionate about the automotive industry and eagerto contribute to our growing team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Apprentice position is a fantastic startingopportunity within the automotive industry as it presents you with exposure toall departments in the dealership. In addition, you will be provided withexposure to inventory and customer engagement.

• The right individual will share a passion for providing aquality customer experience and have the opportunity to grow in an environmentof respect, trust, honesty and collaboration.
• Dedicated to quality of workmanship, diagnostics andmaintenance repair as per required standards.
• Perform daily maintenance that will include lubrication,oil and filter changes, tire rotations, accessory installations and scheduledmaintenance.
• Assist in diagnosis, repair and complete approved serviceon customer vehicles
• Accurately record the cause and correction of the issue inour dealership software on customer repair orders
• Performs road tests to identify issues and subsequentlyconfirms repairs are completed to a satisfactory level
• Provides Service Advisors a summary of additionalmaintenance or required work that needs to be performed
• Provides Service Advisors with accurate parts and labourestimates through utilizing our dealership software
• Accurately record the cause and correction of the issue inour dealership software on customer repair orders
• Completes the Technician portion and related inspectionforms
• Maintains and follows manufacturer warranty policies andprocedures

Qualifications Required

• Currently enrolled and actively pursuing an AutomotiveJourneyman Apprenticeship. Preference will be given to 2nd or 3rd yearcandidates.
• Requires clear written and oral communication skills and awillingness to attend training seminars and courses to expand professionaldevelopment.
• Requires a valid driver’s license with a clean driver’sabstract.
• Ability to carefully and safely drive both standard andautomatic vehicles.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items such as tires, toolsand equipment.
• You have a growth mindset and are continuously innovatingand developing your skills.
• You thrive in an environment that supports collaborationand respect.
• You are passionate about making a difference.
• You are honest, trustworthy and care about providing thebest possible customer experience.

About Dilawri

Inaddition to working with and learning from a team of leading professionals inthe automotive industry, our benefits include:

• Discounted employee vehicle purchase program
• Job-specific coaching & training programs
• Employee wellness & assistance programs
• Employee social events

Buildyour career with a team thatis driven byexcellence,integrityand innovation.