Licensed Automotive Technician

AWIN - Jaguar Land Rover Thornhill; Toronto; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group RRSP Contribution program.

Work-life balance.

Training and support programs.

Boot and tool allowance.

Corporate support.

Mentorship and development.

Unlimited career opportunities within

Job summary

AWIN - Jaguar Land Rover Thornhill is seeking a Licensed Automotive Technician to inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles across electric, gasoline, and diesel platforms. Responsibilities include diagnostics, tire rotations, oil changes, and testing with diagnostic equipment.

The role requires four years of hands-on automotive repair experience, with strong attention to safety, documentation, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clear Driver’s Abstract.
• Ontario College of Trades membership.
• Knowledge and use of power, machine, and hand tools.
• Four years of direct work experience in automotive repairs and service.
• Extensive knowledge of different vehicles and their service needs.
• Ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate automotive issues clearly.
• Ability to work independently or as a team, managing his or her time and work flow.
• Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintains and repairs vehicles following manufacturers’ processes and procedures.
• Diagnose complex problems and plan/execute vehicle repairs.
• Perform tire rotations and oil changes.
• Test systems and components to ensure proper operation.
• Drive vehicles for testing and use diagnostic equipment.
• Supervise Apprentice Technicians as requested.
• Maintain a clean, safe and compliant shop environment.
• Report safety concerns and incidents promptly.

Skills

Diagnostic equipment

Manual transmission

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

Ontario College of Trades membership

High school diploma

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Diagnostic scanners

Job description

How would you like to work with one of Canada's most prestigious and well respected automotive groups? Join AWIN! Headquartered in Thornhill Ontario, we are a premier network of 24 luxury automobile dealerships as well as 3 state of the art collision centres in the Greater Toronto Area. Our company values its customers and employees and is invested in principles for success. We value doing business with integrity and adhere to the highest ethical standards.

We have a brand new building opening soon!! With this new bigger and better building we are looing to grow our amazing team! OurJaguar Land Rover Thornhilldealership is looking for a Licensed Automotive Technician to join our amazing team!

Excellent Group Benefits package!

• Group RRSP Contribution program.


• Work/life balance.


• Training and support programs.


• Boot and tool allowance.


• Corporate support.


• Mentorship and development.


• Unlimited careers opportunities within our automotive group.

Job Purpose

The Licensed Automotive Service Technician inspects, maintains and repairs vehicles that run on electricity, gasoline, or alternative fuels such as diesel, following manufacturers’ processes and procedures. This position will perform duties which encompass tire rotations and oil changes, diagnose complex problems and plan and execute vehicle repairs. This will involve completing all repairs correctly the first time, thereby avoiding possible comebacks or customer dissatisfaction. The individual may specialize in specific service areas.

• Detect and diagnose the vehicle problems as per the customer’s complaints.


• Inspect and road testing recently delivered vehicles.


• Remain informed on Federal and Provincial Regulations and Municipal bylaws. This may include laws governing the removal of hazardous waste, etc.; understand and observe all regulations and bylaws.


• Notify the Service Consultant and the Shop Foreman if additional work is required, or if the repairs cannot be done by the expected deadline.


• Ensure customer’s cars are clean and reporting any incidents that may affect the appearance or condition of a vehicle.


• Attend all internal and external training courses sponsored by the manufacturer to remain up to date on manufacturer products (includes parts and vehicles).


• Report any safety concerns to the supervisor immediately.


• Perform the work described in work orders efficiently and accurately.


• Test to check whether systems and components are secure and are working properly.


• Isolate the systems or components that might have caused the issue.


• Drive the vehicle for testing purposes or use various equipment including hand-held and onboard compression gauges, or diagnostic computers (this also includes road testing recently delivered vehicles).


• Adjust, repair, or replace parts and components of automotive systems including fuel system, brakes, steering and suspension, engine and drive train, emission control and exhaust, cooling and climate control, and electrical and electronic systems using hand tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment.


• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's performance specifications.


• Inspect and test mechanical units, such as engines, transmissions, axles and brake systems, to locate faults and malfunctions.


• Obtain parts from the Parts Department and return parts as required.


• Report any defective or poorly functioning equipment to management.


• Ensure customers’ vehicles are clean after repairs.


• Report any incident which may affect the appearance or condition of a vehicle to the Service Consultant as soon as possible.


• Supervise the work of the Apprentice Technicians as requested.


• Maintain and ensure the shop is clean and tidy. This may include laws governing the removal of hazardous waste, etc.; understand and observe all regulations and bylaws.


• Perform other tasks based on management requirements and instructions.

Pay Range: $35-$40 per flat rate hour

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Clear Driver’s Abstract


• Ontario College of Trades membership


• Knowledge and use of power, machine, and hand tools.


• Four years of direct work experience in automotive repairs and service


• Extensive knowledge of different vehicles and their service needs


• Ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment


• Ability to effectively communicate automotive issues clearly


• Ability to work independently or as a team, managing his or her time and work flow


• Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles

Personal Attributes

• Passion, motivation, focus and leadership skills


• Results focused approach


• Team player


• Strong communication skills both written and verbal


• Ability to influence, negotiate and mediate effectively


• Strong attention to detail


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism


• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills


• Strong time management and organizational skills


• Honest, courteous and able to demonstrate strong work ethics


• Driven and ability to work with minimum supervision

We thank all applicants for their response; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

AWIN is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter (or email).