Licensed Red Seal Automotive Technician

About the role

The Automotive Technician plays an integral role at Birchwood in achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction after the purchase of a vehicle. The successful candidate will be able to maintain current product and technical knowledge, estimate the time needed for service and repairs, and diagnose and complete the required work right the first time. Using industry-leading technology, the Automotive Technician will diagnose repairs required on a wide range of vehicles.

Reporting relationship: This position reports directly to the Fixed Operations Manager.

Shift details: Full Time.

Signing bonus: A total signing bonus of $5,000 is available for this position, payable in two installments: $2,500 upon signing and $2,500 after successfully completing six (6) months of employment. Eligibility is contingent upon the team member remaining actively employed and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current product and technical knowledge.
• Estimate the time needed for service and repairs.
• Diagnose and complete required work right the first time.
• Diagnose repairs required on a wide range of vehicles using industry-leading technology.

Requirements

• Technician Level 4 and up are welcome to apply.
• Ability to diagnose and problem solve independently.
• Comfortable leveraging technology for most day-to-day repairs.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where optimal production is supported.
• High attention to detail with proven time management and organizational skills.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and a clear driver’s abstract.

Benefits

Birchwood offers:

• Fair work dispatch according to your skills, ensuring you would make the most of your hours at work.
• Majority of customer-pay work and excellent parts inventory.
• High volume shops, plus very competitive rates.
• Signing bonus: A total signing bonus of $5,000 is available for this position, payable in two installments: $2,500 upon signing and $2,500 after successfully completing six (6) months of employment. Eligibility is contingent upon the team member remaining actively employed and in good standing.
• 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.