Licensed Automotive Technician

Canadian Tire Store S; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Group benefit plan

On-site parking

Public transportation nearby

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Canadian Tire Stores is seeking a Licensed Automotive Technician to join our fast-paced auto service team in Canada. You will perform diagnostics, inspections and repairs, greet customers, and communicate clearly with Service Advisors and Managers to ensure high-quality service.

Applicants should have a valid Ontario mechanic licence and a driver’s licence, with flexibility for days, evenings, weekends and holidays. COSTAR knowledge is an asset.

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario mechanic licence.
• Driver's licence for Ontario.
• Ability to stand 8 hours and lift items.
• Shift work including weekends and holidays.
• Experience in a Canadian Tire Automotive Service Centre is an asset.
• Knowledge of COSTAR is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Greet, assist in explaining procedures and repairs and any additional required maintenance work, and thank customers in a friendly manner.
• Perform accurate and complete vehicle inspections, diagnostics, estimates and repairs.
• Complete and review repair orders and vehicle inspection reports with Service Advisors.
• Communicate with Service Manager/Service Advisors/Installer and Back Parts Window Associate.
• Provide accurate estimates and written vehicle reports.
• Ensure that an unsafe vehicle is reported to management and vehicle owner.
• Remain current with up-to-date knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of most vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Licensed mechanic

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Customer service

Fast-paced

Problem solving

Automotive knowledge

Computerized systems

Effective communication

COSTAR knowledge

Tools

COSTAR

Job description

Canadian Tire Stores encourage all applicants to verify job opportunities by visiting the official Canadian Tire careers website at canadiantirestores.ca before submitting personal information or applications.

Are you looking for a job where you can learn, meet people, have fun, share your ideas and help customers in a family and diverse work environment? Would you like to join one of Canada’s most iconic and trusted companies? We’re 100 years young and we need you!!

Job summary

The Licensed Automotive Technician works in a fast-paced auto service environment, providing superior expertise to customers and the automotive team in automotive systems, diagnostics and repairs.

• An amazingly friendly team
• Continued career opportunities
• Profit-sharing (conditions apply)
• Employee discount
• Diverse, inclusive and safe working environment
• Work-life balance
• Flexible work hours
• Ongoing training and learning
• Scholarship opportunities
• Reward and recognition program
• Group benefit plan (conditions apply)
• On-site parking
• Public transportation nearby
• Free coffee
• Working for an employer that’s involved in the community
• Working for a locally owned business
• And much more!!

Responsibilities:

• Greet, assist in explaining procedures and repairs and any additional required maintenance work, and thank customers in a friendly manner.
• Perform accurate and complete vehicle inspections, diagnostics, estimates and repairs.
• Complete and review repair orders and vehicle inspection reports with Service Advisors.
• Communicate with Service Manager/Service Advisors/Installer and Back Parts Window Associate.
• Provide accurate estimates and written vehicle reports.
• Ensure that an unsafe vehicle is reported to management and vehicle owner.
• Remain current with up-to-date knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of most vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Requirements / Skills

• Valid mechanic’s licence and driver’s licence for province of employment.
• Ability to handle physical demands including standing/walking for 8 hours while frequently lifting and carrying items, twisting, turning and reaching
• Ability to work shifts (days, evenings, week-ends and holidays)
• Approachable
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to find solutions to problems, adapt and cope with challenging situations and make decisions
• Knowledge of current automobile technology
• Ability to work effectively with computerized systems
• Results-oriented
• Effective communication skills and ability to give precise instructions
• Experience in a similar role, in a Canadian Tire Automotive Service Centre, is considered an asset
• Good working knowledge of COSTAR is considered an asset

Our store is dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace by providing a work environment free from barriers where no one is denied opportunities for reasons unrelated to their abilities. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Vacancy Type: New

Canadian Tire stores are owned and operated by independent Associate Dealers. Each Canadian Tire store has the sole and exclusive right to interview, select, hire and train their staff.