Licensed Technician

Sault Nissan; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension contributions

Tool insurance

Nissan training

IAM pension fund

Job summary

Sault Nissan is seeking a Licensed Automotive Service Technician (310S) to join our busy Service team in Sault Ste. Marie.

The role involves inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing customer and dealership vehicles according to manufacturer specs and dealership procedures. The position is unionized with IAMAW Automotive Lodge 2332 and offers manufacturer training, pension contributions, health and welfare benefits, a weekly guaranteed schedule, and tool insurance.

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario Automotive Service Technician 310S Certificate of Qualification.
• Ability to perform maintenance and repairs with minimal supervision.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair automotive systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and manufacturer-recommended services.
• Use diagnostic equipment and resources to identify vehicle concerns.
• Complete authorized customer-pay, internal, warranty, and promotional work using flat-rate times.
• Document inspection findings, diagnostic results, repairs, parts requirements, and recommendations.
• Communicate additional repair or maintenance requirements to the Service Advisor.
• Perform road tests and final inspections, where appropriate.
• Maintain productivity, quality, and safety standards.
• Complete Nissan Canada University training and examinations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work collaboratively with Service, Parts, technicians, and apprentices.
• Complete required warranty documentation.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

Skills

Diagnose automotive systems

Maintain and repair vehicles

Diagnostic equipment use

Team collaboration

Education

Ontario 310S Certificate of Qualification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Manufacturer training

Job description

Licensed Automotive Service Technician (310S)

Reports to: Service Manager

Type: Permanent Full-Time

Position Status: Existing Vacancy

Union: IAMAW Automotive Lodge 2332

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: No artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used in the assessment, screening, or selection of candidates for this role.

Build Your Career with Sault Nissan

Sault Nissan is looking for a skilled Licensed Automotive Service Technician to join our busy, high-performing Service team.

We are a well-established dealership with a strong community reputation, professional standards, and a friendly, close-knit atmosphere. Our technicians benefit from manufacturer training, collectively bargained compensation, employer pension contributions, health and welfare benefits, a weekly guarantee, and tool insurance.

The Role

The Automotive Service Technician inspects, diagnoses, maintains, and repairs customer and dealership vehicles in accordance with manufacturer specifications, industry standards, and dealership procedures.

This is a unionized position at Sault Nissan represented by IAMAW Automotive Lodge 2332 and governed by the applicable Collective Agreement.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair automotive systems


• Perform scheduled maintenance and manufacturer-recommended services


• Use diagnostic equipment and technical resources to identify vehicle concerns


• Complete authorized customer-pay, internal, warranty, and promotional work using the applicable flat-rate times


• Document inspection findings, diagnostic results, repairs, parts requirements, and recommendations


• Communicate additional repair or maintenance requirements to the Service Advisor


• Perform road tests and final inspections, where appropriate


• Maintain expected productivity, quality, and safety standards


• Complete required Nissan Canada University training and technical examinations


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area


• Work collaboratively with Service, Parts, technicians, and apprentices


• Complete required warranty documentation


• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Valid Ontario Automotive Service Technician 310S Certificate of Qualification


• Ability to perform maintenance and repairs with minimal supervision


• Strong mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic skills


• Nissan or other manufacturer training is considered an asset


• Valid driver’s licence


• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position


• Ability to provide and maintain the tools customarily required for the trade


• Willingness to complete required Nissan Canada University training and examinations

Compensation and Working Conditions

• Current Journeyman Technician rate: $37.35 per flat-rate hour


• A 38-hour weekly guarantee, subject to the terms of the Collective Agreement.


• A standard 40-hour work week consisting of five shifts scheduled Monday through Saturday, generally from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch, subject to the Collective Agreement


• Time worked beyond 40 hours per week paid at time and one-half


• Sunday work paid at double time


• Work on a designated holiday paid at double time and one-half, in addition to regular holiday pay

What We Offer

• Health and welfare benefits, with Sault Nissan contributing 85% of applicable premiums


• Health, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and paramedical coverage, subject to the benefit-plan terms


• Vision-care allowance of up to $200 every 12 months, with limited rollover


• Company contributions to the IAM Labour-Management Pension Fund


• Ongoing Nissan and dealership training


• Company-provided shop equipment


• Company-supplied, repaired, and laundered uniforms or coveralls, where required


• A busy, collaborative workplace with an established community presence


• The opportunity to build a long-term career in Sault Ste. Marie, with short commutes and easy access to year-round outdoor recreation

Sault Nissan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace that promotes fairness, inclusion, and respect. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on any characteristic protected by applicable law.