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Automotive Technician

@ Steele Auto Group

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

$19.20–$29/hrFull-time
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Overview

Steele Auto Group is hiring Apprentice and Red Seal Automotive Technicians for its Steele Chevrolet service team. The work covers routine maintenance, diagnosis and repairs, with apprentices learning alongside experienced technicians. Pay is hourly for apprentices ($19.20 to $29.00) and flat rate for Red Seal technicians ($32.00 to $38.50 per hour), with a biweekly minimum guarantee of 64 flat rate hours.

Pay:

$19.20–$29 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose, repair and maintain customer vehicles
  • Perform routine service and complex mechanical repairs
  • Take on maintenance and repairs as an apprentice progresses
  • Share knowledge and support other technicians as a Red Seal technician

Requirements summary:

  • Red Seal Automotive Technician certification or active apprenticeship
  • Strong commitment to safety and quality
  • Diagnostic, repair and maintenance skills
  • Interest in hybrid and electric vehicle technology
  • Team-first attitude and attention to detail
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-06
First seen by our source
2026-11-06
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
Licences & certificationsRed Seal Automotive Technician
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness

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Steele Auto Group

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Steele Auto Group has been named as one of Canada's Best Managed companies for 7 consecutive years.

Full company description

The Steele Auto Group, consistently designated as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, is one of the most diversified group of automobile dealerships in Atlantic Canada. The group is currently comprised of 50 auto dealerships, 3 Powerhouse Equipment stores and 9 collision centers, and is headquartered in Dartmouth, NS. The Group consists of approximately 2,100 employees and prides itself on pursuing new, innovative, and more transparent ways of connecting with its customers. Steele Auto was recently presented with Canada’s GM Innovation Award. The group believes strongly in providing career growth opportunities for its team members including promoting from within along with providing mobility throughout the Atlantic region. Steele Auto Group is heavily involved with, and supports the communities it operates in, while maintaining strategic partnership initiatives that support mental health, sick children and families in need.

LinkedIn followers
8,540
People associated on LinkedIn
424
Reported office locations
  • 8 Basinview Dr, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B, CA
Business categories
  • Automotive
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Motor Vehicle Dealers
  • Retail and wholesale
Other recorded names
  • Steele Auto Group
Specialties
  • New and Used Vehicle Sales
  • Vehicle Servicing
  • Vehicle Parts
  • and Collision Repair
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
930,932

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

The Steele Auto Group, consistently designated as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, is one of the most diversified group of automobile dealerships in Atlantic Canada. The group is currently comprised of 50 auto dealerships, 3 Powerhouse Equipment stores and 9 collision centers, and is headquartered in Dartmouth, NS. The Group consists of approximately 2,100 employees and prides itself on pursuing new…

FieldValue
IndustryRetail Motor Vehicles
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersDartmouth, Nova Scotia
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1990
SpecialtiesNew and Used Vehicle SalesVehicle ServicingVehicle Partsand Collision Repair
Open jobs on Jobsy113
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Job description

At Steele Auto Group, work is more than a job. It is a chance to inspire positive impact through every interaction, every vehicle, every journey. Our people are at the heart of it all, because everything we do is driven by you. Your passion. Your purpose. Your potential.

Steele Chevrolet is looking for Apprentice and Red Seal Automotive Technicians to join our Service Team! Whether you are building your skills on the road to Red Seal or bringing certified expertise to the shop, we would love to hear from you. We take pride in quality workmanship, putting safety first, and giving every vehicle the attention it deserves. As an apprentice, you will develop your skills alongside experienced technicians, taking on maintenance and repairs as you progress. As a Red Seal Technician, you will put your expertise to work diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles, from routine service to complex mechanical repairs. If you take pride in doing the job right, enjoy working as part of a team, and are comfortable with the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting 50+ pounds, there is a place for you on our team!

Apprentice Technician Compensation:

  • Hourly wages of $19.20 - $29.00, depending on apprenticeship level
  • Road to Red Seal Program, build your career with level completion bonuses, a Red Seal certification bonus, and a salary top-up plan to support you while attending technical training

Red Seal Technician Compensation:

  • Flat Rate compensation of $32.00 - $38.50 per hour, tailored to experience, certification and efficiency
  • Biweekly minimum guarantee aligned with 64 flat rate hours to support stability
  • Performance Incentive Program, where you earn money for every hour you produce, with Steele Auto Group contributing to your Personal Incentive Bank and paying out your accumulated earnings annually

The Steele Advantage:

  • Heated Shop Floors – Stay comfortable through the cold winter months
  • 100% Matched Retirement Savings Plan - Because your future matters
  • Flexible Health & Dental Plans – Affordable, dependable coverage for the people who matter most
  • Work Boot Reimbursement – Reimbursement immediately
  • Mental Health & Wellness Support – 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
  • Employee Discounts – On vehicle purchases, parts, and service at any of our locations
  • Access to Steele University – learn anytime, anywhere and earn rewards as you grow your skills!

What drives your success:

  • You have your Red Seal Automotive Technician certification or are pursuing your Automotive Technician apprenticeship
  • You possess a strong commitment to safety and quality
  • You bring diagnostic, repair, and maintenance skills suited to your training and experience, with a commitment to working efficiently and accurately
  • You have an interest in evolving automotive technology, including hybrid and electric vehicles
  • You have a commitment to delivering a great experience for every customer
  • You have strong attention to detail and pride in your workmanship
  • You have a team-first attitude, with a willingness to learn from experienced technicians as an apprentice or share your knowledge and support others as a Red Seal Technician

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