Automotive Service Advisor

Canadian Tire Collingwood is hiring for our growing Auto Service department. We are looking for enthusiastic people who are customer focused and thrive in a fast paced environment. This job opening has loads of opportunity to grow and become a career for the right individual. Competitive wages and flexible schedules, including consistent days off and alternating weekends allows for a very comfortable work/life balance.

Review the information below and submit your application with resume through Indeed or come into the service centre to meet with a hiring manager today!

Are you ready to join Canada's most-shopped general merchandise retailer, with over 500 stores from coast to coast?

Canadian Tire offers customers a unique mix of products and services through three specialty categories in which the organization is the market leader - automotive parts, accessories and service; sports and leisure products; and home products.

Canadian Tire offers competitive compensation packages including; benefits, potential for profit sharing, extensive training, and career opportunities from within and across the country at the Canadian Tire Retail stores.

Summary:
The Automotive Service Advisor communicates directly with customers, managing their needs and expectations regarding auto service maintenance and repairs. This role is the link between the technician and the customer. Superior customer service and communication skills are essential to success in this position and in enhancing the customer experience.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Provides excellent customer service and ensures ongoing commitment to the needs of the customer and their vehicle.
• Responds to customer inquiries in a timely manner, over the phone and in person.
• Understands customer needs and provides them with a complete solution.
• Manages customer concerns and problems promptly.
• Deals with challenging situations in a professional manner.
• Completes and reviews repair orders with customers.
• Estimates cost and time for service and repairs needs. Ensures final invoice is the same as estimate and vehicle is delivered on time.
• Acts as liaison between customers and technicians and manages the status of work orders.
• Schedules service and repair appointments.
• Operates computerized work order systems.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of market trends in the automotive service industry.
• Knowledge and understanding of mechanical components of automobiles.
• Ability to work effectively with auto parts ordering systems and computerized work order systems.
• Basic math and keyboarding skills.
• Good working knowledge of CoStar is an asset.
• Experience in a similar role, in a Canadian Tire Auto Service Centre, is considered an asset.
• Valid driver's license for province of employment.

More about the position:

Potential Career Opportunities

• Next levels: Service Manager and Parts Manager.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Work environment involves occupational hazards associated with working in a garage
• Standing/walking for 8 hours.
• Lifting and/or carrying of merchandise items, as required, on a regular, frequent and unassisted basis. Merchandise items may vary in weight from "light" to "heavy".

Our offering includes

• Competitive compensation and benefit package
• Potential for Profit Sharing
• Employee Shopping Discounts
• Flexible work hours
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Scholarships
• Reward and Recognition Program
• A culture of performance & accountability
• A supportive and positive team environment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
• Autodesk: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person