Automotive Technician, Licensed Red Seal *$5,000 SIGNING BONUS*

Birchwood; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Full benefits package

Vacation time

RSP Matching program

Employee referral bonus

Career development opportunities

Wellness program

Corporate discounts & savings plan

Volunteer program

Company events

Job summary

Birchwood is Manitoba’s largest automotive retailer hiring an Automotive Technician, Licensed Red Seal. The role includes diagnosing repairs, estimating service time, and ensuring work is completed correctly the first time. You’ll work with industry-leading technology in a fast-paced environment.

Shift is full-time. Birchwood offers a $5,000 signing bonus payable in two installments, plus a competitive benefits package and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Technician Level 4 and up welcome.
• Ability to diagnose and problem solve independently.
• Comfortable leveraging technology for day-to-day repairs.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with optimal production.
• High attention to detail with proven time management and organizational skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and a clear driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and diagnose repairs on a wide range of vehicles.
• Estimate time of service and repair needed.
• Complete required work right the first time.
• Use industry-leading technology to diagnose repairs.
• Aim for high customer satisfaction after vehicle purchase.

Skills

Diagnose and troubleshoot autonomously

Time management

Attention to detail

Continuous learning

Driver's license (Class 5)

Job description

Automotive Technician, Licensed Red Seal $5,000 SIGNING BONUS

Signing Bonus: A total signing bonus of $5,000 is available for this position, payable in two installments: $2,500 upon signing and $2,500 after successfully completing six (6) months of employment. Eligibility is contingent upon the team member remaining actively employed and in good standing

Reporting Relationship:This position reports directly to the Fixed Operations Manager

Job Summary:

The Automotive Technician plays an integral role at Birchwood achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction after the purchase of a vehicle. The successful candidate is will have the ability to maintain current product and technical knowledge, to estimate time of service and repair needed, and to diagnose and complete the required work right the first time. Using industry-leading technology, the Automotive Technician will diagnose repairs required on a wide range of vehicles.

Shift Details:Full Time

Birchwood offers:

• Fair work dispatch according to your skills, ensuring you would make the most of your hours at work
• Majority of customer-pay work and excellent parts inventory
• High volume shops, plus very competitive rates

Qualifications

• Technician Level 4 and up are welcome to apply
• Ability to diagnose and problem solve independently
• Comfortable leveraging technology for most day to day repairs
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where optimal production is supported
• High attention to detail with proven time management and organizational skills
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license, and a clear driver’s abstract

What Birchwood Can Offer You:

• Signing Bonus: A total signing bonus of $5,000 is available for this position, payable in two installments: $2,500 upon signing and $2,500 after successfully completing six (6) months of employment. Eligibility is contingent upon the team member remaining actively employed and in good standing
• Competitive compensation – in addition to salary, many roles have bonus and commission incentives that reward you for success
• Full benefits package including vacation time, company-paid extended health, dental/vision coverage, and employee assistance – with flex plan options
• RSP Matching program – Birchwood will match up to $5,000 of your regular earnings after 1 year of employment
• Employee referral bonus program – refer your friends to Birchwood and receive a referral bonus
• Career development opportunities & internal promotions
• Learning & development opportunities
• Wellness program
• Corporate discounts & group savings plan
• Volunteer program – Dollars for Doing
• Company events – Birchwood Bucks, Circle of Excellence, holiday parties

Birchwood is Manitoba’s largest automotive retailer. Our 24 franchises are in addition to four state-of-the-art collision repair centres and four Birchwood Credit Solutions locations. We offer sales, services, and parts to meet our customers’ automotive needs. We’re a recognized leader in the retail automotive industry, not only for our diverse workforce reflecting our community, but also for our unparalleled commitment to team members, customers, partners, and neighbourhoods. At Birchwood, our days begin and end with gratitude, personal leadership, trust, respect, continuous improvement, and generosity.

Birchwood is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation is available to applicants with disabilities upon request. Please email your request to: [e-mail]