Senior Automotive Parts Advisor - Abbotsford

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited; Abbotsford; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits & retirement programs

Performance incentives

Career growth

Job summary

Canadian Tire PartSource in Abbotsford is seeking a PartsPro Team Lead to leverage auto parts expertise and drive sales using our parts lookup system. You will assume keyholder duties when management is absent and help supervise daily store operations.

This role emphasizes coaching, safety, and customer satisfaction while supporting store performance and profitability. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a trusted national

Qualifications

• Experience in retail leadership roles
• Strong automotive parts knowledge and customer service
• Proven communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to coach and develop staff while managing store tasks

Responsibilities

• Identify correct parts using PartSource OS and vendor platforms and process transactions.
• Explain product features, benefits, and warranty details to customers.
• Coach and train junior staff; delegate tasks and monitor performance.
• Cover store opening/closing duties in absence of management.
• Oversee audit compliance, inventory control, and company standards.
• Handle daily shipping/receiving tasks and returns processing.
• Maintain store appearance, merchandising, safety PPE, and a safe work environment.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Retail supervision 1-3 yrs

POS proficiency

Physical ability 50 lbs

Driver's license

Tools

POS systems

PartSource OS

Vendor platforms

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated PartsPro Team Lead for PartSource. This role comes with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. As the PartsPro Team Lead, you'll utilize your auto parts expertise to drive sales in your PartSource store, applying our parts look-up system to identify and sell suitable automotive parts solutions to our customers. When the store management team is absent, you will assume keyholder responsibilities and oversee all aspects of store operations. Your contribution will be crucial in fostering positive relationships with our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the PartSource Operating System and external vendor platforms to identify the correct parts, process transactions, and sell suitable automotive parts solutions.
• Effectively communicate product features, benefits, and warranty details to customers.
• Participate in in-store recognition programs, contests, and customer feedback initiatives.
• Provide constructive feedback to management regarding team performance.
• Delegate and ensure completion of store tasks in a timely manner.
• Assume store opening and closing duties in the absence of store management.
• Coach and train new or junior store staff.
• Support enforcement of audit compliance, inventory control, and company standards.
• Execute daily shipping/receiving tasks, including returns processing and related documentation.
• Uphold store appearance and merchandising standards and maintain a safe work environment including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Recommend maintenance or repairs for store and delivery vehicles.

Qualifications

• Passion for automobiles, coupled with strong knowledge of automotive parts and systems.
• Dedication to delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Effective leadership skills, with a focus on coaching and team development.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• 1-3 years of retail experience in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency in computer systems, including point of sale.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Capable of lifting and moving merchandise up to 50 lbs for up to 8 hours per shift
• Familiar with using protective equipment, including mandatory certified safety shoes (provided upon hire), and as required, safety glasses, reflective safety vest, gloves, and apron.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License is an asset.

Compensation

We're always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
• Performance incentives
• Other perks to support your well-being
• Career growth opportunities and product discounts

Our typical hiring range is between $20.25 and $23.00 per hour. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job-related knowledge, skills and competencies, store size and market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements.

PartSource is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. 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. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.