Tire Technician

Are you ready to step into the dynamic world of automotive excellence at Kal Tire's North Bay, ON store? If you’re passionate about the automotive industry, value great customer service, and enjoy hands-on work, this could be your perfect opportunity. As a Tire Technician, you’ll perform tire installations, rotations, repairs, and inspections on a variety of vehicles—all while maintaining high safety standards and contributing to a supportive, fast-paced team environment with room to grow.

Key Highlights of this role

• Gain hands-on experience working with a wide range of vehicles and tires, performing tasks like tire removal, installation, balancing, rotation, and reinstallation—all following industry best practices.
• Be part of a strong safety-first culture—Kal Tire invests in the training, tools, and equipment needed to protect team members, making safety a shared mindset.
• Take pride in your work, knowing you’re helping keep customers safe on the road and ensuring smooth, reliable journeys.
• Start your journey with room to grow—this role offers opportunities to explore other full-time positions and long-term career paths within Kal Tire.

Why Kal Tire?

• A proudly Canadian, people-first organization with global reach, our aim is that the career of every team member is supported by quality leadership, training, and opportunities for advancement.
• This position pays the starting wage of $21.06 per hour. We offer 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).
• A perks program that offers employee discounts on tires, services and more.

Responsibilities

• Perform tire installation, balancing, rotation, and repairs on various vehicles.
• Inspect tires and wheels for damage or wear and recommend appropriate service.
• Operate tire service equipment safely and efficiently, following all procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE at all times.
• Provide excellent service by communicating clearly with team members and customers.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to solve problems on the spot.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Comfortable working in a physical environment and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Prioritize safety, including wearing required PPE and following all safety procedures.
• Automotive or tire-related experience considered an asset.

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 being made by Kal Tire’s hiring managers and recruiters.

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. If your qualifications align with the role, we'll connect with you to guide you through the next steps. 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.

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.