Technician, Apprentice Level 1 Birchwood Honda West Winnipeg, MB

Birchwood Automotive Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Level One Apprentice Technician to join their team. This role focuses on preventative maintenance, primarily tires and oil changes, utilizing industry-leading technology to diagnose and repair a wide range of vehicles. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous learning. With a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional development, this position offers a rewarding career path in Manitoba’s largest automotive retailer, known for its dedication to team members and community engagement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package

RSP Matching program

Employee referral bonus program

Career development opportunities

Wellness program

Volunteer program

Company events

Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose and problem-solve independently.
• Comfortable leveraging technology for most day-to-day repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on automotive vehicles.
• Focus on tires and oil changes during the busy season.

Skills

Diagnosing and problem-solving

Leveraging technology for repairs

Time management

Attention to detail

Continuous learning

Education

Valid driver's license

Job description

Reporting Relationship: This position reports directly to the Service Manager.

Job Summary:

This position requires an ambitious Level One 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 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.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm or 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Saturdays: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Qualifications:

1. Ability to diagnose and problem-solve independently
2. Comfortable leveraging technology for most day-to-day repairs
3. Thrive in a fast-paced environment where optimal production is supported
4. High attention to detail with proven time management and organizational skills
5. A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
6. Valid driver’s license and own transportation to and from work is required.

What Birchwood Can Offer You:

1. Competitive compensation – in addition to salary, many roles have bonus and commission incentives that reward you for success
2. Full benefits package including vacation time, company-paid extended health, dental/vision coverage, and employee assistance – with flex plan options
3. RSP Matching program – Birchwood will match up to $5,000 of your regular earnings after 1 year of employment
4. Employee referral bonus program – refer your friends to Birchwood and receive a referral bonus
5. Career development opportunities & internal promotions
6. Wellness program
7. Volunteer program – Dollars for Doing
8. 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]

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