Job Description

Ready to drive your career forward and take the wheel of your future? If you love working with vehicles and take pride in delivering top-notch service, Kal Tire has the perfect opportunity for you! We’re looking for 310S Automotive Service Technician to perform from routine maintenance to complex repairs on compact cars, domestic vehicles and light-duty fleets. This full-time, permanent role is based in our Ottawa store.

Key Highlights of the role:

• Enjoy a structured work schedule with hands-on mechanical tasks in a safe and well-equipped environment.
• Mentor apprentices and play a key role in developing the next generation of technicians.
• Unlock growth opportunities with a clear path to becoming a Lead Technician.
• Join a company that prioritizes safety, quality, and continuous growth.
• Thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment where your career can truly take off.

Why Kal Tire?

• Join a proudly Canadian, people-first organization with global reach, where every team member’s career is supported through strong leadership, training, and advancement opportunities.
• Earn a starting wage of $37.93, with a clearly defined path for career progression and wage increases along the way.
• Access extended group health, dental, and vision benefits available to all eligible full-time and part-time permanent employees.
• Participate in an RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) with employer matching through a Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP).
• Enjoy employee discounts on tires, services, and additional perks.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of general mechanical services, including brake and suspension repairs, engine diagnostics, and routine maintenance.
• Mentor and coach apprentices by sharing your expertise and supporting their skill development in a learning-focused environment.
• Collaborate with a skilled team while working on various vehicles, from standard passenger cars to light trucks.
• Identify potential mechanical service opportunities in partnership with the Sales team.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety and quality in all tasks.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid 310S Automotive Service Technician license.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Bring a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with front-end brakes, shocks, and wheel alignments.
• Perform vehicle inspections, diagnostics, adjustments, servicing, and repairs across a wide range of vehicles.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail with a structured, methodical approach to problem-solving.

Kal Tire uses AI tools to support parts of recruitment, including but not limited to job posting and pre-screening. All interviews and hiring decisions are being made by Kal Tire’s hiring managers and recruiters.

Kal Tire is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If your qualifications align with the role, we'll connect with you to guide you through the next steps. Candidates considered for the role must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada. A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process.

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