Automotive Technician/Mechanic

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN / MECHANIC
Location: Burnaby, BC
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Schedule: Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Regular Day Off: Sunday
Compensation: Salary based on experience and qualifications
Future Opportunity: Potential for permanent employment based on performance and mutual fit

ABOUT THE POSITION
We are a used-vehicle dealership with an in-house automotive service and repair shop in Burnaby, BC, and we are looking for an experienced and dependable Automotive Technician / Mechanic to join our team.

Our dealership regularly purchases used vehicles for inventory. The primary responsibility of this position is to inspect, diagnose, service, repair, and recondition vehicles before they are placed on our sales lot and offered to customers.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring that every vehicle we purchase is properly assessed and prepared to meet our dealership’s standards for safety, reliability, mechanical condition, and frontline readiness.

This position will initially be offered on a full-time contract basis, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent position based on performance, experience, reliability, and mutual fit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform comprehensive mechanical inspections on newly acquired used vehicles
Perform applicable B.C. vehicle safety inspections
Identify safety, mechanical, and maintenance concerns
Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues
Complete required repairs and maintenance
Perform oil changes, fluid services, and preventative maintenance
Inspect and service brakes, suspension, steering, exhaust, cooling systems, and other vehicle components
Perform diagnostic testing and troubleshooting
Road-test vehicles when required
Determine what repairs and services are required to make each vehicle retail-ready
Recondition dealership inventory mechanically
Complete quality-control checks following repairs
Ensure vehicles are safe and mechanically ready before being placed on the sales lot
Maintain accurate records of inspections, services, and repairs
Communicate repair requirements and parts requirements to dealership management
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment
Follow all applicable workplace health and safety procedures
Properly use automotive lifts, tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop equipment
Perform other related automotive duties as required
YOUR PRIMARY ROLE
The majority of your work will involve vehicles purchased by our dealership.

When a vehicle arrives, you will be responsible for assessing its overall mechanical condition and determining what it needs before it can be offered for sale.

The process will generally involve:

INSPECT → DIAGNOSE → SERVICE → REPAIR → ROAD TEST → QUALITY CHECK → FRONTLINE READY

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of this process and ensure that vehicles are properly prepared before they reach our customers.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required:

Previous professional experience as an Automotive Technician, Automotive Mechanic, or equivalent
Strong knowledge of automotive mechanical systems
Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities
Ability to independently inspect and diagnose a variety of makes and models
Experience performing general automotive repairs and maintenance
Valid driver’s licence
Reliable and dependable
Ability to work independently
Strong attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple vehicles
Own basic mechanic hand tools
Assets:

Red Seal Automotive Service Technician certification
B.C. Automotive Service Technician qualification
B.C. Authorized Inspector qualification
Experience performing B.C. vehicle safety inspections
Previous dealership experience
Used-vehicle reconditioning experience
Experience with professional automotive diagnostic equipment
COMPENSATION & EMPLOYMENT
Full-time contract position
Salary based on experience, qualifications, and skill level
Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday off
Employee will be placed on the company’s regular payroll
Applicable payroll deductions will be made, including income tax, CPP, and EI
Applicable B.C. employment standards will apply, including eligible vacation, statutory holiday, and other applicable entitlements
WorkSafeBC coverage will apply as required
Potential opportunity to transition to permanent employment based on performance and mutual fit
Employment terms will be outlined in a written employment agreement
WHAT WE OFFER
Stable, full-time contract position
Consistent flow of dealership inventory
In-house dealership repair facility
Variety of makes and models
Opportunity to work independently
Potential for long-term permanent employment
Professional dealership environment
Burnaby location
Regular Sunday day off
Salary commensurate with experience
APPLY TODAY
If you are an experienced Automotive Technician or Mechanic who takes pride in quality workmanship and wants a stable position working directly with a used-vehicle dealership, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your resume outlining your automotive experience, certifications, inspection qualifications, and previous dealership or repair-shop experience.

Location: Burnaby, BC
Position: Full-Time Contract
Schedule: Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday: Off
Salary: Based on experience and qualifications
Future Opportunity: Potential for permanent employment