Technical Instructor - Oshawa, Canada

The successful candidate will support the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) automotive training initiatives. The training duties of this position require effective presentation and course development skills in order to successfully conduct technical seminars and Instructor Led Hands-On training. This training will be delivered to the OEM team in person and virtually as required. Technical aptitude is essential to this role.  The successful candidate must be highly motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal direction.  The ideal candidate will have a Dealership or Independent Service Center Technician, Service Consultant, Technical Assistance Agent, and Service Manager Experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical training


• Create customized content regularly based on customer and field requirements


• Work closely with other suppliers for classroom scheduling on a weekly basis


• Setup and tear down classroom scheduling


• Management of training fleet


• Audit and inventory tools daily


• Interface with OEM Automotive engineering


• Interface with OEM Brand Quality


• Interface with Field Service Engineers as required


• Work with customers on class schedule


• U.S Travel required for cross-functional activities


• Any other duties as required

 Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of General Motors Automotive industry experience.


• Journeyman automotive technician with a  Valid Class ‘A’ Automotive Technician License (or Provincial Equivalent)


• Extensive working knowledge of automotive systems, and GM OEM experience preferred.


• In-depth knowledge of repair procedures and day-to-day workings of an Automotive Dealership


• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work-related experience


• Ability to utilize various instructional methods to deliver practical training to groups ranging in size from 3 – 60 participants with preference given to candidates with automotive training experience (all makes, all models)


• Valid ODP Certification license instructor status is an asset


• Experience working in a unionized environment is an asset


• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required


• Demonstrated ability to work independently of daily supervision


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint


• Valid driver’s license as driving a vehicle in and out of the shop on a daily basis is an essential function of this position


• Able to obtain a valid passport and be able to travel to the U.S.


• Some overnight travel required