Journeyman/woman automotive mechanic

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Garage

Tasks

• Discuss work with supervisor
• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Review work orders
• Test automotive systems and components
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components
• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Test and adjust units to specifications
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Provide customer service
• Inspect fully assembled motor vehicles for defects

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate

Area of specialization

• Engine repair
• 4-wheel drive
• Electrical and electronic system
• Diesel engines
• Diagnostics
• Alignment, steering and suspension
• Brake system
• Hydraulic system
• Fuel and emission system
• Ignition and electrical system
• Automatic transmission
• Standard transmission
• Engine repair and overhaul
• Drive train components
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Other benefits

Support for persons with disabilities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities