Automotive Installer/Apprentice

Canadian Tire Lake Bayers Lake – Store 465

This high profile and growth-oriented Halifax store has a constructive and goal-oriented culture for the staff. Management is focused on building a high-performance team that strives for being productive and efficient in all routines, projects and customer service. The vision and culture is to have a team that truly values coaching and execution of best practices and to become recognized amongst the best in retail operations, productivity, and customer service.  The store places a focus on health & safety and our culture is fully committed to attract, retain and develop excellent employees and promoting from within. Goal-oriented individuals interested in an exciting retail career that supports their development and have a great work ethic and habits combined with a positive attitude should apply.

Installer/Apprentice:

Must hold a valid driver's licence and have a clean driver abstract. We are a high-volume tire and lube shop.  The workplace is a fast-paced environment with a focus on customer service and involves policies and procedures that ensure the vehicle's safety and a high focus on health and safety.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Assists in explaining procedures and repairs and any additional required maintenance work to customers, in an effort to attain a trusting relationship and long-term retention.
Liaises with Service Manager/Service Advisors/Licensed Automobile Technicians and Back Parts Window Associate in order to ensure a smooth flow of communication during repairs or maintenance work and that all commitments are achieved.
Ensures that an unsafe vehicle is reported to management and vehicle owner.
Ensures vehicles are kept clean and free of damage by using seat covers and floor mats. Retains used parts for the customer on request. Operations Performs lube, oil, and filter changes.
Removes, installs, rotates, and balances tires.
Performs minor repairs, maintenance, inspections, and basic tune-ups that do not require the presence of a Licensed Automobile Technician.
Maintains neatness/cleanliness of bays through regular inspections.
Complies with company, store, and Automotive Service Centre policies.
Abides by all health and safety programs and regulations. Reports any observed or potential hazards immediately.
Valid driver's license for the province of employment with a safe driving record.
Experience in a similar role, in a Canadian Tire Automotive Service Centre, is considered an asset. Ability to work effectively with computerized systems.
Good working knowledge of CoStar is considered an asset.
Basic math skills.

Potential Career Opportunities

Aptitude for building and maintaining interpersonal relations, both with customers and coworkers. Ability to plan and organize daily tasks.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to adapt and cope with challenging and changing situations.

Next levels: Apprenticeship Program, Licensed Automotive Technician, Service Advisor, and Service Manager.
Other automotive opportunities in a large network of more than 485 Canadian Tire Automotive Service Centres across the country.
Career opportunities across the larger Canadian Tire family (Canadian Tire Petroleum, PartSource, Mark's, FGL Sports Ltd, Canadian Tire Corporation Limited, and Canadian Tire Financial Services).

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

In compliance with the store's Health and Safety Policies and Procedures:

Standing/walking for 8 hours.
Lifting and/or carrying of merchandise items, as required, on a regular, frequent, and unassisted basis. Merchandise items may vary in weight from "light" to "heavy". Lifting and turning repeatedly throughout the shift. Lifting above the shoulder, from floor to shoulder and floor to waist.
Going up and down a ladder while carrying merchandise.
Walking and carrying things at the same time and pushing/pulling, as required.
Twisting, turning, reaching, and working above shoulder level.