automotive repair and service shop supervisor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Trade work

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare production and other reports
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise workers and projects
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Train or arrange for training
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Perform diagnostic tests
• Inspect to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
• Supervise daily activities of floorhands, labourers and helpers
• Review work orders
• Inspect motor in operation

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• Trades helpers

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Diagnostics

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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