Description

Are you an Automotive Journeyperson who is considering moving to a safety-forward team with an hourly pay rate, profit sharing & positive work culture?

Kal Tire is seeking experienced, certified, Journeyperson Automotive Technicians to join our team at our St Albert location. Be part of a customer-focused, and growth-oriented company where you won't just be repairing vehicles; you'll also play a role in shaping the next generation of automotive technicians. An hourly rate, safety forward and team focused culture are only some of the reasons to Join Team Kal.  

At Kal Tire, we pride ourselves on providing a comprehensive range of mechanical services; we serve a diverse range of vehicles, offering an opportunity to work on everything from compact cars to trucks. Our commitment to safety, quality, and service excellence has earned us a reputation as an industry leader.

Key Responsibilities

     As a Certified Journeyperson Automotive Technician at Kal Tire, you will:

• Perform a wide range of mechanical services, including but not limited to brake and suspension repairs, engine diagnostics, and routine maintenance.
• Mentor and coach apprentices, sharing your expertise and helping develop their skills in a supportive and learning-focused environment.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled team, working on an array of vehicles, from standard passenger cars to light trucks.
• Ensure the highest standards of safety and quality are maintained.

Qualifications

• Valid Journeyperson Automotive Technician certification.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to delivering top-notch customer service.
•  Ability and willingness to mentor and coach apprentices.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.

What We Offer

• Full-Time position
• Hourly rate + profit sharing 
• Dental, vision, medical, massage therapy, EAP benefits, and more.
• Defined contribution pension plan, and a group RRSP matching program.
• Discount on tires and mechanical services.
• Positive work culture, opportunities for growth and development, and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, such as mentorship and training programs.
• Working with a Well-Established Company – Kal Tire has been in business for 70 years. Continued expansion plans lead to career advancement opportunities.

Hiring Process

Upon shortlist, you will be contacted by a member of our team and invited to an onsite interview with a possible walkthrough of the store including the service area so please dress accordingly. Additionally, as part of our standard hiring process, prospective Team Members at the Job Offer stage will be requested to undergo a Canadian Criminal Record Check.

Our Inclusive Culture

At Kal Tire, we're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to succeed. We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. 

Solving our customers’ automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It’s how we roll, and it’s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we’ve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast. Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents. Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.