Journeyperson Automotive Service Technician

Job opportunity

Expected salary range

$38 / h

Job status

Full-time

Location

Whitehorse Chamber
Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Workplace

On site

Job Description

Ready to drive your career forward and take the wheel of your future? If you love working with vehicles and take pride in delivering top-notch service, Kal Tire has an opportunity for you. Kal Tire is looking for a Journeyperson Automotive Service Technician to perform routine maintenance and complex repairs on compact cars, domestic vehicles, and light-duty fleets. This full-time, permanent role is based in the Whitehorse, Yukon store.

About the role

  • Enjoy a structured work schedule with hands-on mechanical tasks in a safe and well-equipped environment.
  • Mentor apprentices and play a key role in developing the next generation of technicians.
  • Join a company that prioritizes safety, quality, and continuous growth.
  • Work in a supportive environment where your career can take off.
  • Kal Tire is a proudly Canadian, people-first organization with global reach. Its aim is to support every team member’s career through quality leadership, training, and opportunities for advancement.
  • Kal Tire uses AI tools to support parts of recruitment, including but not limited to job posting and pre-screening. All interviews and hiring decisions are made by Kal Tire’s hiring managers and recruiters.
  • If your qualifications align with the role, Kal Tire will connect with you to guide you through the next steps.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a wide range of general mechanical services, including brake and suspension repairs, engine diagnostics, and routine maintenance.
  • Mentor and coach apprentices by sharing your expertise and supporting their skill development in a learning-focused environment.
  • Collaborate with a skilled team while working on various vehicles, from standard passenger cars to light trucks.
  • Identify potential mechanical service opportunities in partnership with the Sales team.
  • Maintain the highest standards of safety and quality in all tasks.

Requirements

  • Fully licensed as an Automotive Service Technician (Journeyperson/Journeyman or Red Seal certified).
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with front-end brakes, shocks, and wheel alignments.
  • Experience performing inspections, diagnostics, adjustments, servicing, and repairs on a variety of vehicles.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
  • Candidates considered for the role must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada.
  • A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process.

Benefits

  • Starting wages of $38 per hour.
  • A clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way.
  • Extended group health, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible full-time and part-time permanent employees.
  • Participate in an RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) program with matching Profit Sharing (DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan).
  • Employee discounts on tires, services, and additional perks.

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Whitehorse Chamber

Whitehorse Chamber

Perform routine maintenance and complex repairs on compact cars, domestic vehicles, and light-duty fleets at Kal Tire’s Whitehorse store.

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