Apprentice Automotive Technician

Description

Apprentice Automotive Technician / Tire, Brake and Alignment Technician

Sparwood, BC

If you’re looking to build a long-term career in the automotive trade and prefer hands-on work, this is a strong place to start. In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced technicians, developing your skills in tires, brakes, and alignments. You’ll gain real experience on the tools, with the training and support to keep progressing through your apprenticeship. From day one, you’ll have the training, equipment, and support to do your job safely and build your skills. Whether you’re starting out or looking to grow in the industry, you’ll have a clear path forward here.

Responsibilities

• Install, remove, repair, and balance tires for passenger and light truck vehicles
• Perform brake services, shock replacements, and wheel alignments
• Assist with inspections and basic mechanical services (oil, lube and filter)
• Diagnose tire and basic mechanical issues with support from the team
• Operate shop equipment, including alignment and flush machines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Follow all safety procedures and use PPE at all times

Requirements

• Enrolled in an Automotive Technician program or equivalent experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment, including lifting and movement
• Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team
• Committed to working safely

What We Offer

• $29.90 per hour to start, with clear progression
• Structured schedule and supportive team environment
• Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced technicians
• Opportunity to progress through apprenticeship levels
• Health, dental, and vision benefits (for eligible roles)
• RRSP and DPSP matching program
• Employee discounts on tires and services
• Ongoing training and development

Hiring Process

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and may be invited for a guided tour of the store and service area.

All interviews and hiring decisions are being made by Kal Tire’s hiring managers and recruiters. Kal Tire uses AI tools to support parts of recruitment, including but not limited to job posting and pre-screening.

Kal Tire is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Candidates considered for the role must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada. A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process.

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Solving our customers’ automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It’s how we roll, and it’s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we’ve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast.

Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents.

Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.