Posted 12 days ago
Automotive Service Technician
@ Acden
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Overview
Acden is hiring a permanent automotive service technician for its maintenance shop in Taiganova, Fort McMurray, Alberta. The role covers full automotive diagnosis and repair, front-end alignments, tire repair and mentoring apprentices, on a 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule with 12-hour day shifts at $55.60 per hour.
Pay:
$55.60 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair automotive vehicles
- Complete front-end alignments and tire repair
- Train and mentor apprentices
- Interact with third-party customers and write estimates
- Maintain shop safety and OH&S guidelines
Requirements summary:
- Alberta Certified Journeyperson or Red Seal automotive credential
- Valid Class 5 licence with clean driver's abstract
- Dealership or third-party repair experience
- Strong computer diagnostic skills
- Experience dealing with the general public
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · teamtailor
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overtime, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Alberta Certified Journeyperson, Red Seal, Class 5, Commercial Vehicle Inspection (CVI) |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Automotive repair |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount, Paid training |
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Acden
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
Fuel Your Future: Join Our Expert Automotive Maintenance Team
Our state-of-the-art, environmentally designed maintenance shop provides a top-notch work environment, giving you the tools and support you need to excel. You'll enjoy competitive pay, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to work in a collaborative team that values your expertise. If you're committed to quality and want to be part of a company that prioritizes sustainability and innovation, we want to hear from you!
Position Title: Automotive Service Technician
Role Type: Permanent Local Position (Non-Camp/Non-FIFO)
Location: Taiganova, Fort McMurray, Alberta
Work Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off; 12-hour day shifts
Base Wage: $55.60 per hour with a $2 increase after a successful 90 day evaluation
What’s in it for me?
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive wage and overtime after 8 hours and all hours on the weekend.
Comprehensive Benefits: Immediate enrollment in our group benefits plan, including health, dental, vision, disability insurance, and life insurance.
RRSP Contribution Matching Program: Start shaping your future with immediate enrollment of Acden's matching program.
Employee and Family Assistance Program: We care about your well-being.
Training and Development: Access our fund program to enhance your skills.
Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts provided by Acden and Perkopolis.
Community Engagement: Participate in Acden’s various community, family-oriented, and holiday events.
Work/Life Balance: Our flexible schedule allows you to maintain a healthy balance between work and life.
What I will be doing?
Ensure all work order job lines are completed accurately as per Acden Mechanical Repair & Maintenance standards.
Perform all aspects of automotive diagnosis and repair.
Complete front-end alignments and tire repair.
Work with, train, and mentor apprentices.
Interact with 3rd party customers.
Initiate estimates and maintain accurate reporting and documentation on work performed.
Ensure work areas are clean and maintained.
Active participation in the shop safety program and maintain strict adherence to OH&S guidelines.
What does Acden need from me?
An Alberta Certified Journeyperson or an Inter-provincial Red Seal in automotive repair trade is required.
Valid Class 5 License with a clean driver’s abstract is required.
Physically fit to perform all duties of the job including but not limited to heavy lifting, bending, etc., is required.
Previous experience dealing with general public is required.
Previous repairs experience working in a dealership or third-party environment is required.
Computer literate and strong knowledge of computer diagnostics is required.
Ability to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce is required.
Strong technical ability is required.
What are the "nice to haves"?
Working knowledge of management systems including but not limited to: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 is an asset.
Commercial Vehicle inspection program experience with a valid CVI license is an asset.
Experience in light truck and 4-wheel drive is an asset.
Acden is 100% community-owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. Acden’s success contributes directly to economic reconciliation and the independence of ACFN, helping to deliver strategic programs identified by the Nation that support health, housing, education, well-being, culture and language revitalization, job creation and sustainability.
We welcome and encourage applicants to voluntarily self-identify if they are members of a Canadian Indigenous Group. This information supports our commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workforce. If you are a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), we also invite you to specify your membership. Your disclosure will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.
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