Automotive Apprentice

Location: Cardinal Kia 

Compensation: $18 to $28.00 an hour based on experience

Availability Required: Monday to Friday

*Hours will vary between 7 am and 7 pm daily.

When you join Northern Roads, you’ll enjoy:

• Trusted relationships – We’re a work family and you’ll become a part of the team.


• Many employee engagement activities – We want you to want to come into work every day.


• Employee Health and Wellness Initiatives – We truly care about your well-being.


• Career path planning and training – We want you to succeed and grow alongside us.


• Plenty of other perks and incentives – You’ll have to join us to find out more!

You’ll love your position as an Experienced Automotive Apprentice:

• Inspect, diagnose and repair customer's vehicles


• Work with a Master Technician on all service work orders to complete work efficiently and accurately


• Test drive vehicles for diagnosing issues and tracing any problems


• Consult and notify the service team if additional work is required or if repairs can't be completed in the anticipated timeline


• Obtain parts from the parts department and return parts as required


• Collaborate with other team members to complete repairs and meet customer expectations


• Support maintaining a clean shop at all times and complete maintenance as required


• Follow all company policies, processes, and health and safety requirements


• Other duties as assigned

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Completion of High School Diploma or equivalency


• Registered Automotive Apprentice with at least 1–2 years of car dealership experience


• Strong knowledge of automotive repair tools, software, and techniques


• Strong computer skills and the ability to use diagnostic software


• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and/or instructions


• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity


• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and interpersonal


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Valid G Driver’s License and a clean abstract


• Ability to drive manual vehicles (an asset)


• Ability to lift 50+ lbs at a time


• Open availability

More About Us:

At Northern Roads Auto Group, we’ve proudly operated successful, family-owned automotive businesses for over 30 years in the heart of the Niagara Region. We’re passionate about growth, innovation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

As one of the first Kia dealers in Canada and a multi–Kia President’s Award-winning group, we continue to expand our footprint with the addition of Lindsay Kia (2023), Belleville Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT (2024), and most recently, Fort Erie Toyota (2025).

Our success is built on integrity, innovation, and community—a commitment that drives everything we do.

At Northern Roads Auto Group Inc., accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. We are committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace and support accommodating the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities so that individuals can participate in all aspects of our recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact [email protected]. 

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest only. Please note, due to the volume of applicants we receive, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.