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Job Details

Automotive Mechanic

Employer

Canadian Tire #642

Date Posted

August 06, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Okotoks, AB
  • Earnings $34.00 to $39.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 32 to 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 2  Vacancies
  • Closing Date Aug 24, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

Canadian Tire #642

Languages

English

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Tasks

  • Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
  • Discuss work with supervisor
  • Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
  • Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
  • Inspect motor in operation
  • Review work orders
  • Test automotive systems and components
  • Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
  • Repair or replace mechanical units or components
  • Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
  • Perform scheduled maintenance service
  • Test and adjust units to specifications
  • Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
  • Tire, wheel and rim mechanic
  • Automotive Service Technician (Transmission) Trade Certification
  • Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate

Area of specialization

  • Engine repair
  • 4-wheel drive
  • Electrical and electronic system
  • Diagnostics
  • Alignment, steering and suspension
  • Brake system
  • Fuel and emission system
  • Ignition and electrical system
  • Automatic transmission
  • Standard transmission
  • Engine repair and overhaul
  • Drive train components
  • Auto body repair
  • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Own tools/equipment

  • Tools
  • Steel-toed safety boots

Screening questions

  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

  • Morning
  • Day
  • Weekend

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  • Stocks/shares

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Wellness program

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Automotive Mechanic is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Automotive Service Technicians
OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturers' performance specifications

INNOVATIVE

Interest in speaking with supervisors to discuss work and review work orders; and in repairing and replacing parts and components of automotive systems

METHODICAL

Interest in analyzing information to perform scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrication and tune-ups

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General Learning Ability

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Spatial Perception

Form Perception

Clerical Perception

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Motor Coordination

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Interest Codes

Transport Truck and Trailer Mechanics
OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturers' performance specifications

INNOVATIVE

Interest in analyzing information to diagnose faults and malfunctions and to inspect and test mechanical units

METHODICAL

Interest in speaking with supervisors to confirm findings on faults and malfunctions to determine whether to repair or replace units

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Abilities

Compared to my abilities

The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.

Typical ability expectations for this job
Selected abilities

Mental Abilities

General Learning Ability

Verbal Ability

Numerical Ability

Visual Abilities

Spatial Perception

Form Perception

Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

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