auto body technician - collision

Education:

Registered Apprenticeship certificate.

Work site environment:

Odours.

Work setting:

Willing to relocate.

Tasks:

• Inspect repaired vehicles.
• Plan repair work to be performed.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• Test drive vehicles for proper handling.
• Clean and maintain work space.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components.
• File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired.
• Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting.
• Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers.
• Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place.
• Repair or replace interior components.
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams.
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Trade Certification.
• Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Red Seal Endorsement.
• Auto Body Repairer Trade Certification.

Apprenticeship training:

• Level two apprenticeship training.
• Level three apprenticeship training.
• Level four apprenticeship training.

Area of work experience:

• Body components.
• Doors and frame.
• Frame straightening.
• Front end components.
• Interior components.
• Metal cutting.
• Underbody components.
• Welding.

Security and safety:

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

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Standing for extended periods.

Own tools/equipment:

• Tools.
• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Mask.

Screening questions:

• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Pension plan.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits:

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Other benefits.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Team building opportunities.
• Parking available.
• Travel insurance.
• Wellness program.

Support for persons with disabilities:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities. Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities .

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . 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:

Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) .

Support for Indigenous people:

Provides cultural competen