Automotive Technical Trainer

GP Strategies; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent transformation provider seeks a Technical Trainer to deliver training on automotive technologies to dealership personnel. This role involves hands-on and theoretical instruction, curriculum development, and requires travel within Canada and the United States. A valid technician’s license and 5+ years of automotive experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a technical automotive position within an OEM.
• Must have a valid passport for travel.
• Bilingual in French and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical instruction for dealership personnel.
• Manage training schedules and curriculum.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the training center.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Education

College diploma

Provincial Technician’s License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

GP Strategies Corporation is one of the world's leading talent transformation providers. By delivering award-winning learning and development solutions, we help organizations transform through their people and achieve meaningful change. GP Strategies has delivered our innovative consulting, learning services, and talent technology solutions to over 6,000 organizations globally.

From our global experience working across thousands of projects and initiatives over the past 55 years, we've learned that relationships, business, work, innovation, strategy, and transformation are all about people. And, to put it simply, GP Strategies is about our people - an extensive global network of learning experts. Additional information can be found at www.gpstrategies.com .

Job Summary

This position is primarily responsible for providing technical training to Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT and Alfa Romeo dealership personnel in the application of automotive technologies and process. This includes theoretical and hands-on diagnostic, maintenance and repair procedures and the individual will leverage a wide range of blended learning options to deliver the training content. The role will also have access to company training vehicles to become well-versed on products.

The training center position is in Montreal Quebec , and this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, facility maintenance, accurate student scheduling and maintenance of classes through the Learning Management System [LMS (Cornerstone in 2024. The candidate must be eligible to travel throughout Canada, collaborating with other area training managers, and must have a valid passport to also travel to the United States for T3 (Train the Trainer) training.

Key Responsibilities

· Be an advocate for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT, Alfa Romeo brands

• Provide technical instruction based on specified service training curriculum for technicians
• Participate in and plan a continuous 1-month rolling service training schedule, which includes entering the schedules in the Learning Management System (LMS) (Cornerstone) and closing rosters after every class
• Assist in the review, maintenance and development of curriculum, specific courses and technical education methods (Zoom, Teams, LMS, Cornerstone and more)
• Assist in the determination of core competencies, training needs and development of training action plans for dealership staff
• Manage the training center day-to-day operations and maintaining assets, such as (but not limited to) vehicles, equipment, storage and security procedures
  
  

Required Qualifications

· College diploma and/or equivalent work experience

• Provincial Technician’s License or Interprovincial License must be held by the applicant
• 5+ years' experience in a technical automotive position within an OEM
• Highly competent facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated and well organized – a continuous student of automotive technology
• Adept computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite
• Team player with the ability to build and sustain credibility with dealer and internal teams
• Must have a valid passport to travel between Canada and the United States
• A great attitude and proven ability to be an effective team leader and collaborator
• Must have the ability to work off standard hours, as required

Preferred Qualifications

· Bi-lingual French and English language

GP Canada is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal or local laws.

With more than 4000 employees in over 30 countries, diversity at GP Strategies is second nature! Beyond our locations, our culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.

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