Why Work for Kal Tire?

When you begin a career at Kal Tire, you join a team of more than 5,000 team members who all share the same commitment to providing exceptional customer service while contributing to an interactive and upbeat team environment.

At Kal Tire, we want our team members to experience their Best Career. From mentorship programs, manager training and certification processes, to opportunities for advancement across the country, the possibilities are abundant at Kal Tire.

Find out more about the Aims of the Kal Tire Team.

Learning & Organizational Development

At Kal Tire, we believe our people are the key to our success and recognize the importance of their career development. With this in mind, we have embraced a culture of learning that allows you to participate in a wide variety of learning and development activities as you grow your career at Kal Tire.

We’re continuously evaluating our learning & development offerings to align with industry standards, health & safety regulations, and activities in your role at Kal Tire. Here are a few examples of what your career development is likely to include as a Kal Tire team member:

Learn from the best:

In-house training expertise: Our network of instructors includes:

• A dedicated team of trainers with extensive industry and Kal Tire experience and instructor certification through the Tire Industry Association (TIA).
• Local training mentors, who are experienced team members working in our stores, are available to train and coach new team members

Apprenticeship programs: Through partnerships with select educational institutions in different provinces, many Kal Tire team members’ careers include apprenticeships in trades such as Automotive Service Technicians or Alignment and Brake Technicians (trades and details vary provincially).

Expanded Online Training: We partner with respected online training providers, including Skillsoft and Udemy Business, to offer additional options in categories such as health and safety, leadership, and technology skills.

Variety of Learning Methods:

From onboarding to health & safety to role-specific training, you’ll experience hands-on practice, in-person classroom training, virtual classroom training, and eLearning modules. You’ll also participate in on-the-job coaching and development with your leader and other experienced team members.

Leadership Development:

Developing strong leaders is critical to supporting all team members' career development. For example, suppose one of your career goals is to run a successful Kal Tire store. In that case, our store management certification paths provide the operational training and experience you’ll need as an assistant store manager or store manager.

Our commitment to corporate social responsibility

When Kal Tire opened in Vernon, BC, in 1953, the term ‘corporate social responsibility’ hadn’t yet been coined. And yet doing the right thing—for our team members, our environment and our communities—has always been a part of what we do at Kal Tire.

Our company’s culture is steeped in values. Seven principles known as The Aims reaffirm our values, and guide our team members every day as they work and make decisions. Aim 7 in particular captures our company’s ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility:

1. Our aim is to earn the trust of our customers by providing them with a level of quality and value of both service and products that exceeds their expectations and exceeds that available from the competition.
2. Our aim is that the career of every team member is supported by quality leadership, training, and opportunities for advancement. Our people will work safely and have the ambition, enthusiasm, and energy to be productive, efficient, and contribute to an upbeat atmosphere in the workplace.
3. Our aim is to achieve a fair profit in all of our operations.
4. Our aim is to expand our company in a deliberate and balanced fashion for the purpose of strengthening our ability to serve the customer and provide a solid future for our people. However, our rate of expansion will not be beyond our ability to finance or manage to a consistent standard of quality.
5. Our aim is to conduct ourselves with honesty and integrity, being conscious of our image and with modest respect for our successes. Our image is defined by the conduct of each of us.
6. Our aim is to build long-term relationships with our suppliers based on competitiveness, value and mutual respect of objectives.
7. Our aim is to continually improve every aspect of our company, recognizing our responsibility to our customers, each other, our communities and the environment.

Benefits at Kal Tire

From discounts on tire purchases to a retiree VIP program, Kal Tire has you covered.

Benefits

We offer eligible* team members the opportunity to participate in the Kal Tire Flexible Benefits Plans, which offers extended health, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Long-Term Disability income benefits; and group life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

*You are eligible for benefits if you are a permanent full-time team member working at least 32+ (30+ for SK) scheduled hours per week.

You will be eligible to join the Company benefits plan on the 1st of the month following three months of continuous permanent full-time eligible employment. As a Canada Life plan member, you can choose from a bronze, silver, or gold package with flexible extended health, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Long Term Disability Income Benefits; life, accidental death, and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Balancing family, work, and personal issues can be challenging. That’s why we offer our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) to Kal Tire team members and their families at no cost. Our EFAP provides immediate and confidential support to help you navigate difficult situations and/or achieve a healthy life balance. The EFAP can provide sessions with a professional if you need more specialized or long-term support. Access trained professionals 24/7 by phone, web, or mobile app, ensuring you always have support when needed.

Retirement Savings Plan

At Kal Tire, we are committed to supporting our team members in achieving long-term financial wellness. We offer eligible team members the opportunity to participate in a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and a company-matching program.

Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP).

Kal Tire matches 100% of your contributions up to 5% of your base salary, starting with a minimum required team member contribution of 2%. You can also choose to contribute more for more significant savings.

Additionally, we provide free financial planning services through our plan advisor group, available to all team members. These services can assist with financial, retirement, investment, and estate planning, ensuring you have the support you need for a secure financial future.

Perkopolis

Kal Tire is working with Perkopolis to provide hundreds of discounts to all our Kal Tire Team Members for absolutely no cost to you! Perks include shopping, attractions, movies, sports, auto, food, hotels, and flights.

Tire Discounts

As a permanent Kal Tire team member, you are eligible to purchase products and services at discounted rates.

Mechanical Assistance Program

Kal Tire encourages our team members to develop their skills and progress within the organization. To promote this, we have established the Mechanical Assistance Program to aid our team members through a provincial Red Seal Program for apprentices to further their careers within our stores. All eligible and approved store team members can apply for:

• Reimbursement for tuition at a Provincial Red Seal Apprenticeship trade program
• 24-month interest-free loan for tool purchase
• Assistance with EI waiting periods

Retiree VIP Program

Kal Tire is proud to recognize our retired team members who have dedicated at least 10 years of service to the company. Kal Tire offers eligible team members pricing discounts on tires, parts and labour for the retiree and their spouse’s vehicles.

Tuition Exchange

Our Tuition Exchange Program offers a unique opportunity to students in their post-secondary education. Eligible students collect an annual reimbursement during their education. In addition, this opportunity provides valuable working experience in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment. We aim to support studying team members through their post-secondary education, setting them up for a successful career.

Scholarship reimbursement program for team members' dependents—possibly add this if it differs from the above Tuition exchange program.