Journeyman Automotive Mechanic

Talent Compass; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job bonuses

Personal project access

Job summary

Talent Compass in Red Deer, Alberta, is seeking a Journeyperson Automotive Service Technician for a busy, family-run shop. The role offers a four‑day workweek (10 hours/day) at CAD 45–50 per hour and flexible scheduling to accommodate appointments.

You will service a range of vehicles, perform diagnostics, and ensure safety and quality while supporting a collaborative team. Diesel experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Automotive Service Technician certificate with Red Seal preferred.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing a range of vehicle systems.
• Own tools and PPE; valid driver’s licence.
• Safety-minded with ability to work in a busy shop.
• Reliability and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles and diagnose concerns using diagnostic equipment and testing.
• Repair and maintain engines, brakes, steering, suspension, drivetrains and electrical systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and verify repairs with tests.
• Record findings, work completed and future repairs in the shop system.
• Manage time to meet repair expectations without compromising safety or quality.
• Keep tools, equipment and workspace clean and safe.
• Handle disposal of fluids and parts per shop procedures.
• Communicate clearly with teammates and customers about findings.

Skills

Diagnostic ability

Tool handling

Safety minded

Teamwork

Time management

Diesel experience (assets)

Education

Journeyperson Automotive Service Technician certificate

Red Seal endorsement preferred

Tools

Own tools

PPE

Valid driver’s licence

Job description

Journeyperson Automotive Service Technician
Location: Red Deer, Alberta
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Pay: $45–$50 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Four days per week (10 hours per day), 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Talent Compass is recruiting a Journeyperson Automotive Service Technician for a busy, family-run repair shop in Red Deer. The shop has strong customer demand and is looking for a dependable, safety-minded technician who takes pride in doing good work and enjoys being part of a practical, hardworking team.

You’ll work on a range of vehicles, from routine maintenance to complex diagnostics and repairs. The owner values quality work, a clean and safe shop, and people who can stay focused while supporting their teammates. There is reasonable flexibility to rearrange the schedule for appointments or family commitments, along with the option to work additional hours.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect vehicles and diagnose customer concerns using electronic diagnostic equipment, service information and hands-on testing.
• Repair and maintain engines, brakes, steering, suspension, drivetrains, electrical systems and other vehicle components.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, then test completed repairs to confirm the work has been done properly.
• Record diagnostic findings, work completed and recommended future repairs in the shop’s work-order system.
• Manage your time effectively to meet repair expectations without compromising safety or quality.
• Keep your tools, equipment and work area clean, organized and safe.
• Handle and dispose of used fluids, parts and other materials according to shop procedures
• Communicate clearly with teammates and, when needed, customers about vehicle concerns and completed work.

What You Bring

• A Journeyperson Automotive Service Technician certificate; Red Seal endorsement is preferred.
• Strong experience diagnosing and repairing a range of vehicle systems.
• Your own tools and required PPE, plus a valid driver’s licence.
• Confidence using diagnostic equipment, computers and service information.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality and the ability to stay focused in a busy shop.
• Good judgment, including knowing when to ask a question or get a second opinion.
• A safety-minded approach and pride in maintaining a clean workspace.
• The ability to safely lift up to 50 lb when required.

Diesel experience and out-of-province inspection certification are assets, but are not required.

What’s Offered

• $45–$50 per hour, based on experience
• A four-day workweek (10 hours per day), generally 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Reasonable schedule flexibility for appointments and family commitments
• The option to work additional hours
• Job bonuses
• Personal project access