TECHNICIAN, APPRENTICE GENERAL

Birchwood Automotive Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Manitoba is seeking an ambitious Apprentice Technician to perform preventative maintenance mainly on tires and oil changes. The ideal candidate will have a valid driver's license and a commitment to continuous learning. The position offers competitive compensation along with a full benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package

RSP Matching program

Employee referral bonus program

Career development opportunities

Learning & development opportunities

Wellness program

Corporate discounts

Volunteer program

Company events

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain current product and technical knowledge.
• Willingness to work in a busy environment focusing on tires and oil changes.
• Proven time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on automotive vehicles.
• Diagnose repairs required on a wide range of vehicles.
• Complete the required work right the first time.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Problem-solving

Technology usage

Attention to detail

Time management

Continuous learning

Valid driver's license

Job description

Technician, Apprentice General

Apprentice Technician reports directly to the Fixed Operations Manager.

Job Summary

This position requires an ambitious Apprentice Technician to perform preventative maintenance on automotive vehicles. The Apprentice Technician will focus primarily on tires and oil changes while moving into the busy season. The successful candidate will possess the willingness and ability to maintain current product and technical knowledge, the ability to estimate the time of service and repair needed, and to diagnose and complete the required work right the first time. Using industry-leading technology, the Automotive Technician will diagnose repairs required on a wide range of vehicles.

Qualifications

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where optimal production is supported
• Ability to diagnose and problem-solve independently
• Comfortable leveraging technology for most day-to-day repairs
• High attention to detail with proven time management and organizational skills
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Valid driver’s license

What Birchwood Can Offer You

• Competitive compensation – in addition to salary, many roles have bonus and commission incentives that reward you for success
• Full benefits package including vacation time, company-paid extended health, dental/vision coverage, and employee assistance – with flex plan options
• RSP Matching program – Birchwood will match up to $5,000 of your regular earnings after 1 year of employment
• Employee referral bonus program – refer your friends to Birchwood and receive a referral bonus
• Career development opportunities & internal promotions
• Learning & development opportunities
• Wellness program
• Corporate discounts & group savings plan
• Volunteer program – Dollars for Doing
• Company events – Birchwood Bucks, Circle of Excellence, holiday parties

Birchwood is Manitoba’s largest automotive retailer. Our 24 franchises are in addition to four state-of-the-art collision repair centres and four Birchwood Credit Solutions locations. We offer sales, services, and parts to meet our customers’ automotive needs. We’re a recognized leader in the retail automotive industry, not only for our diverse workforce reflecting our community, but also for our unparalleled commitment to team members, customers, partners, and neighbourhoods. At Birchwood, our days begin and end with gratitude, personal leadership, trust, respect, continuous improvement, and generosity.

Birchwood is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation is available to applicants with disabilities upon request. Please email your request to: [e-mail]