Journeyperson Automotive Service Technician

Job Description

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 the perfect opportunity for you! We’re looking for Journeyperson Automotive Service Technician to perform routine maintenance to complex repairs on compact cars, domestic vehicles and light-duty fleets. This full-time, permanent role is based in our Whitehorse, Yukon store. 

Key Highlights of 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. 
• Thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment where your career can truly take off. 

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 offers starting wages of  $38 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). 
• Employee discounts on tires, services, and additional perks.

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. 

Qualifications 

• Fully licensed as an Automotive Service Technician (Journeyperson/Journeyman or Red Seal certified).
• A valid driver’s license. 
• Brings a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with front-end brakes, shocks, and wheel alignments. 
• Experienced in performing inspections, diagnostics, adjustments, servicing, and repairs on a variety of vehicles. 
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving. 

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. 

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Kal Tire started as a single service station in Vernon, BC in 1953. Today, we are one of Canada's largest independent tire dealers, with more than 6500 team members and over 270 stores across the country.

Beyond our stores, Kal Tire’s fleet centres, field service teams, wholesale and supply, and retreading facilities help keep Canadian businesses moving. We serve drivers and fleets with trusted brands and reliable service, from tires and wheels to alignments, brakes and mechanical services. Globally, our Mining Tire Group leads in mining tire service and supply, supporting customers on five continents with innovations that improve safety, sustainability, and performance.

Across the entire business, team members are guided by the Kal Tire AIMS. These values shape how we work together, support our customers, and contribute to our communities.

Learn more about our AIMS here -->

Company Description

Kal Tire started as a single service station in Vernon, BC in 1953. Today, we are one of Canada's largest independent tire dealers, with more than 6500 team members and over 270 stores across the country. \r\n\r\nBeyond our stores, Kal Tire’s fleet centres, field service teams, wholesale and supply, and retreading facilities help keep Canadian businesses moving. We serve drivers and fleets with trusted brands and reliable service, from tires and wheels to alignments, brakes and mechanical services. Globally, our Mining Tire Group leads in mining tire service and supply, supporting customers on five continents with innovations that improve safety, sustainability, and performance.\r\n\r\nAcross the entire business, team members are guided by the Kal Tire AIMS. These values shape how we work together, support our customers, and contribute to our communities. \r\n\r\nLearn more about our AIMS here -->