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Job Title:  Certified Automotive Service Technician
Job Posting Number: 2025-0387
Posting Type: Internal and External 
Posting Period: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. to Monday, October 27, 2025, at 4:30 p.m
Department: Operations
Union: C.U.P.E. Local 82
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Job Code:
82002 Certified Automotive Service Technician and
82135 - Certified Automotive Service Technician - Apprentice
Number of Positions: Up to 3
Grade/Class/Rate of Pay:
EA4 – Band 11 - $38.75 per hour – ($42.62 per hour Includes skilled trades premium, based on 2025 rates)
EA4 – Band 10 - $37.63 per hour (Apprenticeship) - ($41.39 per hour - Includes skilled trades premium, based on 2025 rates)
Hours of Work per Week: 40 hours
Shift Work Required: Yes

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carrying out all functions of a fully Certified Automotive Service Technician and/or Apprentice.
• Maintaining and completing manual and computerized records of repairs as required by a computerized fleet management system.
• Carrying out related work as directed including preventive maintenance, diagnostic investigations, service, mandatory and statutory maintenance and repair.
• Maintaining complies with current Provincial safety legislation.
• Maintain amiable relations with customers, the public and fellow staff.                
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program.                                                         
• Will perform other related duties as required.

Apprentice duties:

• The Apprentice will perform duties for the applicable license they possess (either Automotive Service Technician – 310S or Truck and Coach Technician – 310T), while apprenticing on the license for which they are not fully certified.

Qualifications:

• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency; plus be in the possession of a current Certificate of Qualification in Truck and Coach Technician and a Certificate of Qualification in Automotive Service Technician from the Ministry of  Education or appropriate governing body;
• Must have an additional two (2) years experience over the above-noted Certificate of Qualifications. 

• OR Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, plus a current Certificate of Qualification in Truck and Coach Technician from the Ministry of Education; and must have an additional two (2) years experience over the above-noted Certificate of Qualifications and must be willing as a condition of employment to complete a Certificate of Qualification in Automotive Service Technician from the Ministry of Education as per the terms stated in Article 28 of the C.U.P.E Local 82 collective agreement. 
• OR Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, plus a current Certificate of Qualification in Automotive Service Technician from the Ministry of Education; and must have an additional two (2) years experience over the above-noted Certificate of Qualifications and must be willing as a condition of employment to complete a Certificate of Qualification in Truck and Coach Technician from the Ministry of Education as per the terms stated in Article 28 of the C.U.P.E Local 82 collective agreement.
• Must hold and maintain, as a condition of employment, a current, valid and lawful Class ‘D’ Driver’s Licence with a ‘Z’ endorsement OR must attain a current, valid and lawful Class ‘D’ Driver’s License with a ‘Z’ endorsement in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purpose of operating a City of Windsor vehicle within the probationary/confirmation period and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;   
• Must attend night or weekend courses at community colleges or otherwise; 

• Must be familiar with current Provincial safety legislation and Corporate policies and procedures;
• Must be able to work all three (3) shifts (days, afternoons and midnights), as scheduled;
• Must be a Multi-Certificate holder of ICE-P/ICE-NG OR must attain an ICE-P/ICE-NG certificate within the probationary/confirmation period as recognized by the Technical Standards & Safety Authority;
• Must have some ability in arc welding (MIG or stick) capable of using an oxy-acetylene torch for brazing, minor welding and cutting;
• Must be capable of troubleshooting and road testing own repairs to meet Ministry of Transportation safety and roadworthiness;
• Must be capable of filing out comprehensive forms and report as required by trade;
• Must complete a post-offer agility test in an effort to assist the successful candidate in completing the position tasks safely and to aid in minimizing injuries on the job;
• Preference will be given to applicants possessing both Certifications of Qualifications;
• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a heavy level of work.

NOTE:

• For the term of the current Collective Agreement (i.e. January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028) a 10% premium will be added to the base hourly shown while working in this skilled trade.
• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.
• We offer a smoke-free office environment.
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. 
• The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.  If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.