automotive service mechanics supervisor

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Commercial
• Independently owned business
• Industrial

Tasks

• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise workers and projects
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions
• Train or arrange for training
• Estimate costs and materials
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Recommend personnel actions
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units

Supervision

• Heavy duty equipment mechanics
• 3-4 people
• Mechanical repairers (motor vehicle manufacturing)
• Staff in various areas of responsibility
• Motor vehicle body repairers
• Industrial mechanics
• Automotive technicians / motor vehicle mechanics
• Trades helpers
• Labourers

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available