Lab Technician jobs in Canada

The Master Technician requires experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability, air conditioning, and electrical systems. It is expected to use leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team to increase customer care and satisfaction. A successful Master Technician will have direct interaction with customers and deliver superior service through educating the customer on the problems and proposed solutions for their vehicle.

• Diagnose and repair to specifications — brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems.
• Perform job duties of all lower job descriptions (Technician A, Technician B, Mechanic, General Service Technician).
• Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals, including employees and customers, as required.
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions to stay updated with rapidly changing automotive technology.
• Assist fellow technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Keep store management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
• Maintain an organized and neat shop.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety, and environmental rules.

This position is a leadership role in the shop. We expect you to help set the pace and tone while helping to develop the team around you. Collaboration and a team-first mentality are essential for success. The following criteria will be used to evaluate your fit for this role:

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of strong automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving, and repair experience.
• 8 or more ASE certifications are preferred (A1 through A8).
• Section 609 Certification is required.
• State Inspection license, if applicable.
• High motivation, energy, and a customer-focused attitude.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
• Availability to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

The characteristics described here are typical of those encountered while performing job functions.

• Extensive standing, walking, pushing, and reaching.
• Full range of motion for reaching, bending, and stooping.
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms, legs.
• May drive a vehicle if needed.
• Lifting heavy equipment (>50 pounds).
• May work outside and be exposed to weather.
• Exposure to weather, chemicals, odors, dirt, and dust.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.