automotive service technician

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Tasks:

• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Review work orders
• Road test motor vehicles
• Test automotive systems and components
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Test and adjust units to specifications
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Coach and instruct apprentices

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

Transportation / travel information:

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability:

• Accurate
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Support for Veterans:

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Supports for visible minorities:

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)