Licensed Automotive Technician

Join Canada’s Largest Automotive Group

An exciting new chapter is beginning at Dilawri Group of Companies.

As we prepare to open Kia Vaughan at 9088 Jane Street in Vaughan, Ontario, we are looking for an experienced and quality-driven Licensed Automotive Service Technician to join our opening team. This is a unique opportunity to help launch a brand-new dealership, work in a modern service environment, and contribute to a culture built around technical excellence, teamwork, and exceptional customer care.

If you take pride in your workmanship and are ready to make an impact from day one, we want to hear from you.

About Dilawri

Founded in 1985, Dilawri is Canada’s largest automotive group and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Dilawri operates more than 80 franchised dealerships representing over 35 of the world’s most respected automotive brands across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and Washington, D.C.

With more than 4,000 employees, Dilawri fosters a culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. Our values of Excellence, Leadership, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, and Giving Back guide how we work, how we lead, and how we serve our customers and communities.

Through the Dilawri Foundation, we are also committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

Discover how you can build your career with Dilawri.

The Opportunity 

Dilawri Group in Ontario is actively seeking a Licensed Automotive Technician to join the opening team at Kia Vaughan.

Pay Range: $36.00–$40.00 flat rate per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Reporting to the Service Manager, the Licensed Automotive Service Technician will diagnose, service, and repair customer vehicles in accordance with manufacturer specifications and dealership quality standards. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and a commitment to completing repairs safely, accurately, and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications, dealership procedures, and industry standards.
• Conduct thorough vehicle inspections to identify mechanical, electrical, safety, and maintenance concerns.
• Use diagnostic tools and equipment to accurately identify and resolve complex vehicle issues.
• Review repair orders and complete all assigned work accurately and within established timelines.
• Examine vehicles to determine whether additional safety, maintenance, or repair work is required.
• Clearly document inspection findings, diagnostic results, completed repairs, and recommended work.
• Communicate repair recommendations and technical information to Service Advisors.
• Confirm warranty eligibility and authorization requirements before performing warranty repairs.
• Complete warranty repairs in accordance with manufacturer policies and documentation requirements.
• Perform road tests safely and when authorized to confirm concerns and verify completed repairs.
• Properly identify, tag, and store replaced parts for warranty claims or customer requests.
• Maintain current knowledge of Kia vehicles, diagnostic procedures, technical service bulletins, recalls, and emerging automotive technology.
• Complete required manufacturer and dealership training.
• Maintain and properly care for tools, equipment, work bays, and customer vehicles.
• Keep assigned work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow all workplace health and safety requirements and immediately report unsafe conditions.
• Assist and mentor apprentices when required.
• Work collaboratively with Service Advisors, Parts Advisors, and other technicians to support an efficient workflow.
• Perform other duties required to support Service Department operations.

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario Automotive Service Technician Certificate of Qualification—310S.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a licensed technician in a fast-paced automotive environment is preferred.
• Previous dealership experience is considered an asset.
• Kia or other manufacturer-specific training and experience are considered assets.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic vehicle systems.
• Proficiency in using modern diagnostic tools and repair equipment.
• Knowledge of current automotive technology, diagnostic procedures, and repair techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Strong diagnostic, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to complete work efficiently while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to participate in ongoing training.
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence with at least three years of licensed driving experience and a clean driver’s abstract.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Must provide and maintain the tools required for the position.

If you are an experienced licensed technician who is excited by the opportunity to help launch a new dealership, we invite you to submit your résumé in confidence for our review and consideration.

Why Work With Us?

In addition to working with and learning from leading professionals in the automotive industry, our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Discounted employee vehicle purchase program
• Job-specific coaching and manufacturer training programs
• Comprehensive health and dental plans
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Employee social events
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Build your career with a team driven by excellence, integrity, and innovation.

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*Dilawri Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified individuals of all backgrounds and make employment decisions without regard to any protected status. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and assessment process and, when hired, throughout employment.