Apprentice Technician

Fifth Ave VW; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexus of Royal Oak in Calgary’s Northwest Automall is seeking an Automotive Service Technician Apprentice. You'll work alongside skilled technicians, gaining hands-on experience from scheduled maintenance to advanced repairs, with structured mentorship to support progression within the automotive industry.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and a professional appearance, with ongoing certification and product knowledge updates.

Qualifications

• Holds an Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Agreement with the College of Trades
• Comfortable operating both manual and automatic transmissions
• Strong mechanical aptitude and sound understanding of technical repairs
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal skills
• Upbeat, engaging attitude and a commitment to providing high-quality service
• Eagerness to learn, take direction, and continuously improve
• Professional appearance, strong work ethic, and reliability
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repairs as assigned in accordance with our Dealership and Lexus standards
• Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, proficient use of diagnostic equipment, and in-depth understanding of vehicle systems
• Identify and diagnose issues beyond those noted on the work order
• Communicate diagnoses and recommended repairs clearly to guests and internal team members
• Plan ahead and communicate parts requirements promptly to the Parts Department
• Immediately notify the Service Manager or Service Advisors if additional work is needed, work is not required, or repairs cannot be completed in the allotted time
• Road test vehicles to provide a quality check on work performed
• Accurately document all work performed in the PBS work order system
• Complete PBS inspections with accuracy and in a timely manner
• Maintain shop areas in an neat, orderly manner and ensure proper use and return of dealership tools and equipment
• Maintain certifications and regularly update product and technical knowledge
• Support your Shop Foreman and Team Lead
• Exhibit responsible, punctual, honest, and motivated behavior while contributing to a safe and positive work environment
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Skills

Automotive apprenticeship

Manual & automatic transmissions

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Agreement

Job description

Want towork with one of the most prestigious luxury auto brands in the world?

Join ourdynamic team at our state-of-the-art Lexus dealership, proudly located inCalgary’s vibrant Northwest Automall. As a family-owned, dealer-managedbusiness, we are committed to fostering a supportive environment where everyteam member feels valued.

Reportingto Service Manager, you will work closely with experienced technicians, gainingvaluable hands-on experience and essential technical skills. This role supportsthe diagnosis and repair of vehicles, from scheduled maintenance to moreadvanced repairs, with structured mentorship to support progression within theautomotive industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform vehicle maintenanceand repairs as assigned in accordance with our Dealership and Lexus standards
• Demonstrate exceptionalproblem-solving skills, proficient use of diagnostic equipment, and in-depthunderstanding of vehicle systems
• Identify and diagnose issuesbeyond those noted on the work order
• Communicate diagnoses andrecommended repairs clearly to guests and internal team members
• Plan ahead and communicateparts requirements promptly to the Parts Department
• Immediately notify theService Manager or Service Advisors if additional work is needed, work is notrequired, or repairs cannot be completed in the allotted time
• Road test vehicles toprovide a quality check on work performed
• Accurately document all workperformed in the PBS work order system
• Complete PBS inspectionswith accuracy and in a timely manner
• Maintain shop areas in aneat, orderly manner and ensure proper use and return of dealership tools andequipment
• Maintain certifications andregularly update product and technical knowledge
• Support your Shop Foremanand Team Lead
• Exhibit responsible,punctual, honest, and motivated behavior while contributing to a safe andpositive work environment
• Other duties as assigned byManagement

What You Bring:

• Holds an Automotive ServiceTechnician Apprenticeship Agreement with the College of Trades
• Comfortable operating bothmanual and automatic transmissions
• Strong mechanical aptitudeand sound understanding of technical repairs
• Team-oriented mindset withexcellent interpersonal skills
• Upbeat, engaging attitudeand a commitment to providing high-quality service
• Eagerness to learn, takedirection, and continuously improve
• Professional appearance,strong work ethic, and reliability
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

Why Join Lexus of Royal Oak?

• Family-owned and operatedwith a supportive, team-focused culture
• Regular team events andappreciation activities
• Comprehensive onboarding andtraining
• A workplace where yourcontributions are valued and your growth is encouraged
• Comprehensive healthbenefits provided following successful completion of the three-month probationperiod

G3 Auto Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunitiesto all individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, genderidentity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any othercharacteristic protected by applicable law. We value diversity and believe thata diverse workforce enhances our ability to innovate, serve our customers, andcreate a more inclusive and dynamic workplace.

Westrive to create a work environment that promotes fairness, equity, and respectfor all employees and applicants. Our commitment to equal opportunityemployment is reflected in every aspect of our employment practices, includingrecruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, anddisciplinary actions.