Shop Technician

TCAT Div of Toromont Industries Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 55,104 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental care

Disability insurance (short/long term)

Eastern Canada growth opportunities

Uniforms provided

Tool purchase program

Safety trainings

Health & Wellness programs

Job summary

Toromont Cat is seeking a Shop Technician to join our Sydney, NS shop. You will plan, troubleshoot, and repair Caterpillar equipment while preparing service reports for customers. A safety‑driven, team player mindset is essential to ensure customer satisfaction.

We offer health benefits, disability options, and opportunities to grow across Eastern Canada, with uniforms and tool support provided. This is a full‑time, permanent role requiring strong technical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum post-secondary education and a valid Technician Licence relative to this position.
• Minimum 3–5 years of working experience as a Technician.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical problems.
• Commitment to safety and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, troubleshoot and repair Caterpillar equipment in the shop.
• Prepare accurate service and repair reports for customers.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in all tasks.
• Provide excellent customer relations through clear communication.
• Support opportunities to grow across Eastern Canada.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Electrical diagnostics

Safety awareness

Education

Post-secondary education

Technician Licence

Tools

Caterpillar testing equipment

Job description

Toromont Cat is looking for a Shop Technician to join our team in Sydney, NS! As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for servicing a particular line of Caterpillar equipment and components in our shop. Your day will include planning, trouble shooting and repairing, as well as, preparing necessary service reports for customers. We are looking for people who are interested in diverse product range. Our ideal candidate is an enthusiastic team player who will focus on safety and customer satisfaction in every job.

Pay Type

Full Time, Permanent

Compensation

$47.30

The listed wage is just one component of our total rewards package, and eligibility to additional premiums may be available.

• Health and dental care
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Opportunity to grow and move across Eastern Canada
• All uniforms provided
• Tool purchase program
• Safety trainings
• Health & Wellness programs

As a Shop Technician, YOU will experience:

• Working within one of the safest organizations in the industry where your safety and well-being are our most important priority
• Working for the best in class equipment dealer and with the premium Caterpillar brand
• Opportunities to continuously Learn, Grow and Develop with our Toromont team through our internal Training teams that are geared for your success
• Competitive total rewards including: wages, benefits, and premiums (as eligible)
• An opportunity for flexible work schedules and opportunities across multiple locations across Eastern Canada

In a typical day, YOU will:

• Demonstrate safe, environmentally sound and healthy work behaviours at all times, in support of Toromont’s Health and Safety Policies, Programs and initiatives
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems using Caterpillar testing equipment
• Repair and service Caterpillar and all heavy equipment within the established standards
• Prepare accurate service and repair reports in a timely manner
• Maintain excellent customer relations through frequent communication
• Undertake assignments as required in support of customer needs

Must-haves for this role:

• Minimum post-secondary education and a valid Technician Licence relative to this position, following Provincial standards
• Minimum 3-5 years of working experience as a Technician

About Toromont Cat

With over 4,000 employees and 56 locations from Manitoba to Newfoundland, Toromont Cat has a proven track record, industry knowledge, dealership infrastructure, and service mindset to ensure our Construction, Mining, and Power Generation customers succeed. At Toromont Cat, work is built around people's strengths, our products, technology and an outstanding customer experience and through our strong partnership with Caterpillar ™,Toromont Cat takes care of our employees who take care of our customers! When you join our team, you become a member of the Toromont family. Your success is our success!

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Please note that our hiring processes involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening, assessing, or selecting candidates; all final decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Technical/other training or better in Accounting.