Posted 22 days ago
Apprentice technician
@ Birchwood Automotive Group
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Overview
Birchwood Automotive Group is hiring an apprentice technician to learn hoist installation, repair and preventative maintenance alongside experienced technicians. The work involves diagnosing repairs on a range of industry hoists and machinery using modern technology.
Responsibilities:
- Install, repair and perform preventative maintenance on hoists
- Diagnose repairs on a wide range of industry hoists and machinery
- Estimate time of service and repair needed
- Complete work correctly the first time
- Work closely with experienced technicians
Requirements summary:
- Valid driver's licence and own transportation required
- Machine technician experience an asset but not required
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Customer satisfaction focus
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness |
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Birchwood Automotive Group
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Full company description
Birchwood is Manitoba's largest network of automotive retailers. With 24 dealerships carrying 22 brands, 3 collision repair facilities and 4 credit locations, Birchwood is here to help you buy, sell, or service your vehicle. Experience a complete automotive lifecycle, with Birchwood.
- LinkedIn followers
- 7,285
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 501
- Reported office locations
- 35D-3965 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3K2H7, CA
- Other recorded names
- Birchwood Automotive Group
- Specialties
- Automotive Retail Sales
- Automotive Service
- Automotive Parts
- and Automotive Collision Repair
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Birchwood is Manitoba's largest network of automotive retailers. With 24 dealerships carrying 22 brands, 3 collision repair facilities and 4 credit locations, Birchwood is here to help you buy, sell, or service your vehicle. Experience a complete automotive lifecycle, with Birchwood.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1963 |
| Specialties | Automotive Retail SalesAutomotive ServiceAutomotive Partsand Automotive Collision Repair |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 50 |
| View page |
Reporting Relationship: This position reports directly to the Assistant Service Manager.
Job Summary:
The Apprentice Technician works closely with the experienced technicians within the department and develops skills in hoist installation, repair, and preventative maintenance. The successful candidate possesses the willingness and ability to maintain current product and technical knowledge, the ability to learn how to estimate time of service and repair needed, and to diagnose and complete the required work right the first time. Using industry-leading technology, the Apprentice Technician will diagnose repairs required on a wide range of industry hoists and machinery. This position is best suited for an individual with attention to detail, organizational, and interpersonal skills, who wants to develop a career as a Technician and be part of a growing organization.
Qualifications:
• Machine Technician experience is an asset, but are willing to teach the right candidate
• Enjoys working hands-on to employ problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with proven time management and organizational skills
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Relationship expert with a demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
• Critical thinking, strong analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable leveraging technology for most day-to-day functions
• Valid driver’s license and own transportation to and from work are required
What Stephenson Equipment Can Offer You:
• Competitive compensation - in addition to salary, many roles have bonus and commission incentives that reward you for success
• Full benefits package including vacation time, company-paid extended health, dental/vision coverage, and employee assistance, with flex plan options
• RSP Matching program - Birchwood will match up to $5,000 of your regular earnings after 1 year of employment
• Employee referral bonus program - refer your friends to Birchwood and receive a referral bonus
• Career development opportunities & internal promotions
• Learning & development opportunities
• Wellness program
• Corporate discounts & group savings plan
• Volunteer program - Dollars for Doing
• Company events - Birchwood Bucks, Circle of Excellence, holiday parties
For over 40 years, Stephenson Equipment has been committed to serving the Automotive Service Industry. Starting out in a 2000 square foot facility in 1984 on Colony Street in Winnipeg to a now 20,000 square foot facility on 21 Murray Park Road. Stephenson has had the pleasure of helping thousands of customers grow their businesses and succeed by designing, servicing, and installing our products and systems. Our experienced and knowledgeable team has a passion for the industry and will continue to exceed expectations for years to come. Guided by integrity, hard work, and a desire to be number one in all facets of our industry, to supply products and services that consistently exceed our customer’s expectations at a fair price.
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