automotive service technician

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Tasks:

• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Review work orders
• Road test motor vehicles
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

Transportation / travel information:

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Personal suitability:

• Accurate
• Reliability
• Team player

Long term benefits:

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Supports for visible minorities:

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)