Automotive Service Technician

Job Description

Automotive service technicians (AST) inspect, diagnose, repair (replace) and service mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components of passenger cars and light trucks. This includes engine, vehicle management, hybrid, steering, braking, drive train, suspension, electrical, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

They also work on restraints, trim and accessories. ASTs also perform major repair and replacement of mechanical units on newly assembled motor vehicles. Technicians may choose to specialize in engine and fuel systems, brakes, drivelines, suspension, electrical and electronic systems or diagnostic services.

Technicians inspect vehicles, road test vehicles and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults in vehicles.

An AST tests and adjusts repaired systems to manufacturer’s performance specifications.

Performing scheduled maintenance service such as oil changes, lubrication and tune-ups are a fundamental part of AST job duties.

In addition, depending on the size/structure of the service repair facility, ASTs advise customers on work performed, general vehicle condition and future repair requirements.

Salary

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Average Salaries by Region

Canada $63,119

British Columbia $61,039

Alberta $70,825

Saskatchewan & Manitoba $67,551

Ontario $65,663

Quebec $52,533

Atlantic Provinces $49,166

Region	Average Salary
Canada	$63,119
British Columbia	$61,039
Alberta	$70,825
Saskatchewan & Manitoba	$67,551
Ontario	$65,663
Quebec	$52,533
Atlantic Provinces	$49,166

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Occupation Outlook

Full Time & Part Time Breakdown

Full Time vs. Part Time Overall

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Full Time in 2018

94%

Part Time in 2018

6%

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Region	Full Time	Part Time
B.C.	98%	1%
Alberta	96%	4%
Saskatchewan & Manitoba	98%	1%
Ontario	97%	2%
Quebec	84%	16%
Atlantic	98%	1%

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Diversity

Education, Training & Experience

• Completion of a four-year automotive service technician apprenticeship program
  or
  A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and high school, college or industry courses in automotive technology is required to be eligible for trade certification.
• Trade certification for automotive service technicians is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
• Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualify automotive service technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination. (The Red Seal Interprovincial Standards Program, also known as Red Seal or simply IP, is a set of trade qualifications in Canada, jointly administered by the Federal, Provincial and Territorial governments.)
• Apprenticeship programs are available with apprentices working under certified automotive service technicians.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Candidates may be expected to lift weights up to 50lbs.

On average automotive service technicians have

15.5 years of experience

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Avg. Years Experience Breakdown

Less than 1 year 4.9%

1-5 years 16.2%

Over Five Years 78.9%

Avg. Years Experience Breakdown

Experience	Percentage
Less than 1 year	5%
1-5 years	16%
Over Five Years	79%

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Trade Schools

• Algonquin College - Ottawa, ON

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