Assistant Service Manager

Dilawri Group of Companies; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle purchase program

Coaching & training

Health & dental plans

Wellness programs

Employee events

Job summary

North Shore Honda, part of the Dilawri Group of Companies, is seeking an Assistant Service Manager to support daily Service Department operations and ensure top customer satisfaction.

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will assist advisors, manage appointments, follow‑ups, service reminders, and work with technicians to maintain efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment. This is a commission-based role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of combined experience in an automotive service environment.
• Experience in roles such as Service Advisor, Technician, or Shop Foreperson is preferred.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Service Manager with daily operations of the Service Department.
• Support Service Advisors in managing customer interactions, appointments, and follow‑up communication.
• Assist customers with service reminders, appointment scheduling, recall notifications, and service visit follow‑ups.
• Help ensure high‑quality service and repairs are delivered to customers.
• Handle escalated customer concerns or complaints in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate service records and reporting per manufacturer and dealership requirements.
• Support adherence to dealership processes, standards, and operational procedures.
• Work collaboratively with technicians and other departments to promote efficient workflow.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, customer‑focused service environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the Service Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support service operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Join Canada’s Largest Automotive Group

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

Dilawri Overview

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

Founded in 1985, Dilawri is Canada’s largest automotive group and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Dilawri operates over 80 franchised dealerships, representing more than 35 of the world’s most respected automotive brands across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and Washington, DC.

With a team of more than 4,000 employees, Dilawri fosters a culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. Our values of Excellence, Leading, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, and Giving Back guide how we work, how we lead, and how we serve our customers and communities.

Discover how you can build your career with

Position Overview

North Shore Honda is currently looking to fill the position of Assistant Service Manager. Reporting to the Service Manager, this role supports the day‑to‑day operations of the Service Department and contributes to delivering a consistently high level of customer satisfaction.

The Assistant Service Manager plays an important role in supporting Service Advisors, assisting with operational oversight, ensuring service processes are followed, and helping to resolve customer concerns. This position works closely with customers, technicians, and dealership leadership to support efficient service operations and a positive service experience.

This is a Commission Based position.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the Service Manager with the daily operations of the Service Department
• Support Service Advisors in managing customer interactions, appointments, and follow‑up communication
• Assist customers with service reminders, appointment scheduling, recall notifications, and service visit follow‑ups
• Help ensure high‑quality service and repairs are delivered to customers
• Handle escalated customer concerns or complaints in a professional and timely manner
• Maintain accurate service records and reporting in accordance with manufacturer and dealership requirements
• Support adherence to dealership processes, standards, and operational procedures
• Work collaboratively with technicians and other departments to promote efficient workflow
• Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and customer‑focused service environment
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the Service Department
• Perform other duties as assigned to support service operations

Qualifications Required

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 5 years of combined experience in an automotive service environment (e.g., Service Advisor, Technician, Shop Foreperson, or related role)

General understanding of vehicle mechanics and service operations

Skills & Abilities

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to effectively multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment
• Dependable, self‑motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Effective administrative and time‑management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with dealership teams
• Legally entitled to work in Canada

About Dilawri

In addition to working with and learning from a team of leading professionals in the automotive industry, our benefits include:

• Discounted employee vehicle purchase program
• Job‑specific coaching & training programs
• Comprehensive health & dental plans
• Employee wellness & assistance programs
• Employee social events

Build your career with a team that is driven by excellence, integrity and innovation.

Discover Dilawri.