journeyman/woman automotive mechanic

Education:

College/CEGEP.

Work site environment:

Dusty. Hot. Noisy.

Work setting:

Relocation costs not covered by employer. Garage.

Tasks:

• Discuss work with supervisor.
• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
• Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
• Review work orders .
• Test automotive systems and components.
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems.
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components.
• Perform scheduled maintenance service.
• Test and adjust units to specifications.
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed.
• Coach and instruct apprentices.
• Provide customer service.
• Inspect fully assembled motor vehicles for defects.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification.
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A).
• Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate.

Area of specialization:

• Engine repair.
• 4-wheel drive.
• Electrical and electronic system.
• Diesel engines.
• Diagnostics.
• Alignment, steering and suspension.
• Brake system.
• Hydraulic system.
• Fuel and emission system.
• Ignition and electrical system.
• Automatic transmission.
• Standard transmission.
• Engine repair and overhaul.
• Drive train components.
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Attention to detail.
• Standing for extended periods.

Own tools/equipment:

• Tools.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Punctuality.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

Life insurance.

Other benefits:

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
• Free parking available.
• Other benefits.

Support for persons with disabilities:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities .

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .

Support for youths:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for Veterans:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans .

Support for Indigenous people:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people. Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .

Support for mature workers:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers . Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination . Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers .

Supports for visible minorities:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities. Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.). Offers mentorship