Posted 7 days ago
Automotive technician, licensed red seal ***5,000 signing bonus***
@ Birchwood Automotive Group
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Overview
Birchwood Automotive Group is hiring a licensed Red Seal automotive technician at Birchwood Kia West to diagnose and repair a wide range of vehicles. The role reports to the Service Manager, offers fair work dispatch by skill, and includes a $5,000 signing bonus paid in two installments. Candidates need Technician Level 4 or higher and a valid Class 5 licence with their own transportation.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair a wide range of vehicles
- Estimate time of service and repair needed
- Complete required work right the first time
- Maintain current product and technical knowledge
- Use industry-leading diagnostic technology
Requirements summary:
- Red Seal licensed, Technician Level 4 or higher
- Ability to diagnose and problem solve independently
- Comfortable using technology for day-to-day repairs
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence and own transportation
- Strong attention to detail and time management
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal, Technician Level 4, Class 5 |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Signing bonus, 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 | 51 |
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Signing Bonus: A total signing bonus of $5,000 is available for this position, payable in two installments: $2,500 upon signing and $2,500 after successfully completing six (6) months of employment. Eligibility is contingent upon the team member remaining actively employed and in good standing
Reporting Relationship: This position reports directly to the Service Manager.
Job Summary:
The Technician, Licensed Red Seal plays an integral role at Birchwood Kia West achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction after the purchase of a vehicle. The successful candidate is will have the ability to maintain current product and technical knowledge, 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 Technician, Licensed Red Seal will diagnose repairs required on a wide range of vehicles. The successful candidate will enjoy fair work dispatch according to skill, ensuring you make the most of your hours at work.
Qualifications:
• Technician Level 4 and up are welcome to apply
• Ability to diagnose and problem solve independently
• Comfortable leveraging technology for most day to day repairs
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where optimal production is supported
• High attention to detail with proven time management and organizational skills
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license & own transportation to and from work is required
What Birchwood Can Offer You:
• Signing Bonus: A total signing bonus of $5,000 is available for this position, payable in two installments: $2,500 upon signing and $2,500 after successfully completing six (6) months of employment. Eligibility is contingent upon the team member remaining actively employed and in good standing
• 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
Birchwood is Manitoba’s largest automotive retailer. Our 24 franchises are in addition to four state-of-the-art collision repair centres and four Birchwood Credit Solutions locations. We offer sales, services, and parts to meet our customers’ automotive needs. We’re a recognized leader in the retail automotive industry, not only for our diverse workforce reflecting our community, but also for our unparalleled commitment to team members, customers, partners, and neighbourhoods. At Birchwood, our days begin and end with gratitude, personal leadership, trust, respect, continuous improvement, and generosity.
Birchwood is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation is available to applicants with disabilities upon request. Please email your request to: [email protected]
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