Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Registered Apprenticeship certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Inspect repaired vehicles
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Plan repair work to be performed
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Professionalism in customer service
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Test drive vehicles for proper handling
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Clean and maintain work space
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Instruct apprentices
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Replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components
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File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired
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Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting
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Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers
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Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place
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Repair or replace interior components
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Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
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Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Trade Certification
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Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Red Seal Endorsement
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Auto Body Repairer Trade Certification
Experience and specialization
Area of work experience
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Body components
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Doors and frame
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Frame straightening
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Front end components
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Interior components
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Metal cutting
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Underbody components
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Welding
Additional information
Security and safety
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Driving record check (abstract)
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Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
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Own transportation
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Valid driver's licence
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Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
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Tools
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Mask
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Group insurance benefits
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Life insurance
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Pension plan
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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
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Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
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Free parking available
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Learning/training paid by employer
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Other benefits
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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Team building opportunities
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Parking available
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Travel insurance
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Wellness program
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
- Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
- Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.