Full-Time Automotive Service Technician Apprentice

Are you ready to jumpstart your career as an Apprentice Automotive Technician/Tire Brake and Alignment Technician at our Grande Prairie, AB store? We're seeking a motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for hands-on work involving tires, brakes, and alignments. As part of our dynamic team, you’ll enter a leading-edge training program, gain valuable experience with the latest tools and technology, deliver exceptional service to our customers, and build a promising future in the thriving automotive industry. Receive hands-on training and mentorship from experienced technicians to develop your technical skills.

Assist in diagnosing and repairing a variety of vehicle issues to gain real-world experience.

Build a strong foundation and grow confidence in your trade within a collaborative team setting.

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 $23.05 per hour. 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).

Potential dive into apprenticeship training and work your way up from levels 1 to 2 to reach level 3.

Perform front-end brake services, shock replacements, and wheel alignments.

Remove, install, repair, and balance tires on passenger and light truck vehicles safely

Operate and maintain alignment and flush machines, and perform oil, lube, and filter services.

Assist with mechanical inspections and provide exceptional customer service.

Completion of an Automotive Technician Program or equivalent experience.

Strong mechanical aptitude, effective problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn in the automotive industry.

Kal Tire uses AI tools to support parts of recruitment, including but not limited to job posting and pre-screening. 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.