Service Advisor – South

Canadian-Tire-Corporation,-Ltd.-1; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Employee discount

Work-life balance

Flexible hours

Scholarship opportunities

Group benefits

On-site parking

Public transit nearby

Job summary

Canadian Tire Stores is seeking a Service Advisor to work in a fast-paced automotive service centre, communicating with customers and staff to manage vehicle service needs.

The role emphasizes an amazingly friendly team, ongoing training, employee discounts, scholarship opportunities and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of automotive mechanics or related field.
• Excellent communication with customers and team members.
• Ability to identify and resolve customer concerns.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient computer skills for POS and records.

Responsibilities

• Greet, assist and thank customers in person and over the phone.
• Provide professional, knowledgeable advice to build trust and loyalty.
• Listen to identify customer concerns about repair and maintenence.
• Prepare work orders and review estimated costs with customers.
• Manage customer expectations on vehicle service completion times.
• Serve as liaison between customers and Service Centre staff.
• Schedule service appointments and maintain appointment flow.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Auto knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Computer skills

Tools

COSTAR knowledge

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 Service Advisor works in a fast-paced Automotive Service Centre environment communicating directly with customers and Service Centre employees, managing customers’ needs and expectations regarding auto service maintenance 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 and thank customers in a friendly manner, over the phone and in person.
• Offer professional and knowledgeable advice to build customer trust and loyalty.
• Listen actively to identify customer’s concerns and problems with regards to repair and maintenance of their vehicle.
• Prepare work orders and review the estimated costs with the customers.
• Manage customers’ expectations of when their vehicle will be ready.
• Act as a liaison between customers and Service Centre employees.
• Schedule service appointments.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Requirements / Skills

• Knowledge of automotive mechanic
• Ability to work shifts (days, evenings, week-ends and holidays)
• Approachable
• Ability to handle physical demands including standing/walking for 8 hours while frequently lifting and carrying items, using a ladder, twisting, turning and reaching
• Ability to find solutions to problems, adapt and cope with challenging situations and make decisions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to plan, organize, delegate and follow-up on daily tasks
• Valid driver’s licence for province of employment
• Good working knowledge of COSTAR (asset)
• Experience in a similar role (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

Job Type: parttime

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.