Technician, Licensed Red Seal

Birchwood Volkswagen; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Manitoba is seeking an Automotive Technician to perform vehicle inspections, electrical work, and repairs. The candidate should have relevant technical knowledge, a proven ability to diagnose effectively, and a commitment to continuous learning. This position offers competitive compensation, full benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive workplace environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with bonuses

Full benefits package

RSP Matching program

Career development opportunities

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Apprentices with Level 3 or above are encouraged to apply.
• Comfortable leveraging technology for most day-to-day repairs.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and clear driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Complete vehicle inspections, electrical work, GPS installations, and approved repairs.
• Utilize industry-leading software and tools in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Estimate time of service and repair required.
• Diagnose and complete required work right the first time.

Skills

Technical knowledge of vehicle repairs

Time management

Attention to detail

Proficient computer usage

Education

Apprenticeship Level 3 or above

Job description

Job Summary

The Automotive Technician will be responsible for completing vehicle inspections, electrical work, GPS installations, and approved repairs utilizing industry-leading software & tools in our new state-of-the-art facility. 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.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports directly to the Shop Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Complete vehicle inspections, electrical work, GPS installations, and approved repairs
• Utilize industry-leading software & tools in a state-of-the-art facility
• Estimate time of service and repair required
• Diagnose and complete required work right the first time

Qualifications

• Apprentices with Level 3 or above are encouraged to apply
• Comfortable leveraging technology for most day-to-day repairs
• Proficiency in general computer usage is preferred
• High attention to detail with proven time management and organizational skills
• Experience doing Safeties
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license, a clear driver’s abstract, and transportation to and from work

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]