Role overview

Licensed Automotive Technician

Location: Canadian Tire Bayers Lake – Store 465 (Halifax, NS)
Job Type: Full-time

Summary

This high-profile, growth-oriented Halifax store has a constructive, goal-oriented culture for its staff. Management is focused on building a high-performance team that strives for productivity and efficiency in all routines, projects, and customer service. We are a high-volume, flat rate shop with a fair work-share policy, operating in a team environment, and led by a highly experienced Service Manager with over 40 years in the automotive industry.

If you're a licensed tech looking to be part of a top-tier team where your skills matter and your work is valued, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

Perform accurate vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and repairs to industry flat rate time allowances

Provide accurate estimates and written vehicle reports for all work performed

Explain procedures and repairs to customers to build trust and long-term retention

Liaise with Management, Service Advisors, and Parts to ensure smooth workflow during repairs

Instruct, monitor, and share knowledge with apprentices

Perform daily bay inspections to maintain shop cleanliness and safety

Perform road tests in compliance with store policy

Report unsafe vehicles or shop hazards to management immediately

Comply with all company, store, and health & safety policies

Requirements

Red Seal Inter-Provincial Certification

Level 4 apprentices with sufficient logged hours will also be considered

CFC Handling Certification

Valid driver's license with a clean abstract for the province of employment

Ability to work effectively with computerized systems; CoStar experience an asset

Strong knowledge of current automotive technology across domestic and imported vehicles

Compensation & Benefits

Annual earnings typically range from $80,000–$100,000+, depending on productivity

Profit sharing, quality bonuses, and annual boot & tire allowances

Health and dental benefits

Employee discount program

Career Growth

Next levels include Service Advisor, Department Manager, and Service Manager, with further opportunities across Canadian Tire's network of 485+ Automotive Service Centres and the broader Canadian Tire family of businesses.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.