automotive service technician

Vancouver Volkswagen; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Vancouver is looking for an experienced automotive service technician. The role involves inspecting, testing, and repairing various automotive systems, providing excellent customer service, and coaching apprentices. Candidates should have a Secondary school graduation certificate and an Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate, with 3 to 5 years of experience. The position offers variable work hours and serves to ensure the highest standards in vehicle maintenance and repair.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Must have a valid Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate.
• Comfortable working in dirty and noisy environments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults.
• Adjust and repair parts of automotive systems.
• Provide customer service and report on tasks performed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Hand-eye coordination

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate

Tools

High voltage equipment

Electric motors

Job description

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Job Details

Position: automotive service technician

Employer: Vancouver Volkswagen

Posted on: December 10, 2025

Location: Vancouver, BC V5V 3R4

Salary: $38.00 to $50.00 per hour (to be negotiated)

Employment Type: Permanent employment, full time

Schedule: 40 hours per week, variable or compressed work week

Starts: As soon as possible

Overview

Automotive service technician responsible for inspecting, testing and repairing mechanical and automotive systems, providing customer service, coaching apprentices, and reporting tasks performed.

Responsibilities

• Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
• Discuss work with supervisor
• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Inspect motor in operation
• Review work orders
• Road test motor vehicles
• Test automotive systems and components
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck‑trailer systems
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer’s specifications
• Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs
• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Test and adjust units to specifications
• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Provide customer service

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• Certification: Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate
• Equipment experience: High voltage equipment, Electric motors
• Work site environment: Dirty, Noisy
• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast‑paced environment, Hand‑eye coordination, Attention to detail, Manual dexterity, Standing for extended periods

Benefits

• Health benefits: Dental plan, Health care plan
• Financial benefits: Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Other benefits: Variable or compressed work week, Wellness program

Green job

Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. This position involves tasks and responsibilities that contribute to positive environmental outcomes and help Canada achieve its net‑zero target.

Who can apply for this job?

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident of Canada
• Temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-31

Important notice

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.