Tire Technician - Ottawa East

Kal Tire; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Team environment

Flexible hours

Job summary

Kal Tire in Ottawa is hiring a Tire Technician to support daily service work in the shop, installing, repairing, and maintaining tires while helping keep operations running smoothly.

This temporary role offers full-time and part-time hours with a safety-focused team environment and hands-on training to build confidence and practical skills.

Qualifications

• Previous tire technician or automotive experience or training is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs repeatedly and stay active throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Install, remove, rotate, balance, and repair tires.
• Safely operate tire service equipment and tools.
• Inspect tires and vehicles to identify required services.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all safety procedures and use PPE at all times.
• Support the team to keep workflow efficient and on schedule.

Skills

Team-oriented

Safety-first

Attention to detail

Active while working

Job description

Description

If you enjoy hands‑on work, staying active, and working as part of a team, this role is a strong fit. As a Tire Technician, you’ll support the day‑to‑day service work in the shop, installing, repairing, and maintaining tires while helping keep operations running smoothly. This is a temporary position with full‑time and part‑time hours available for the duration of the contract. You’ll be part of a team that works safely, supports each other, and takes pride in getting the job done right.

What We Offer

• Hourly wage: $21.06
• Hands‑on training to build confidence and practical skills
• A supportive, safety‑focused team environment
• Opportunity to gain experience in the automotive industry

Responsibilities

• Install, remove, rotate, balance, and repair tires
• Safely operate tire service equipment and tools
• Inspect tires and vehicles to identify required services
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Follow all safety procedures and use PPE at all times
• Support the team to keep workflow efficient and on schedule

Requirements

• Previous tire technician or automotive experience or training is preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs repeatedly and stay active throughout the shift
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Team‑oriented with a practical, safety‑first approach
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment

Store Details

• This role is open to all Kal Tire stores in Ottawa.
• Hours of Operation:
• Monday - Friday: 07:30 to 18:00
• Saturday, Sunday: 08:00 to 17:00
• Multiple Training Dates Starting: OCTOBER 6TH, 2026

Shifts will be scheduled within store operating hours and may include weekends.

Hiring Process

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and may be invited for a guided tour of the store and service area.

Kal Tire is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Candidates considered for the role must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada.

Solving our customers’ automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It’s how we roll, and it’s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we’ve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make‑it‑happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast. Kal Tire is also the largest truck re‑treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state‑of‑the‑art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents. Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.