automotive service technician (Saskatoon)

Job Overview

Work Term: Permanent. Work Language: English. Hours: 40 hours per week. Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders
• Road test motor vehicles
• Test automotive systems and components
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
• Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs
• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Test and adjust units to specifications
• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed

Area of Specialization

• Engine repair
• Electrical and electronic system diagnostics
• Alignment, steering and suspension
• Brake system
• Fuel and emission system
• Ignition and electrical system
• Automatic transmission
• Drive train components
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Employment Terms and Benefits

• Day employment terms options
• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Financial benefits
• Group insurance advantages

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs (e.g., housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration (e.g., facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (e.g., Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth