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Capital Automotive Group

Sells and services cars through local dealerships

Journeyman Automotive Technician

Full-Time
CA$40 - CA$50/hr
Mid
Calgary, AB, Canada
In Person
Automotive Service & RepairAutomotive Mechanical Repair & Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Red Seal Journeyman Automotive Technician certification or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience diagnosing and servicing modern vehicles.
  • Maintain a quality-driven mindset focused on completing mechanical repairs accurately on the first visit.
  • Valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
  • Perform mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic repairs on all makes and models of vehicles.
  • Diagnose engine, transmission, suspension, and drivability issues using original equipment manufacturer diagnostic software.
  • Conduct comprehensive multi-point safety inspections to ensure vehicle roadworthiness.
  • Complete all scheduled maintenance services efficiently in alignment with factory requirements.
  • Maintain clean, organized service bays and operate shop tools safely at all times.
  • Collaborate closely with service advisors to communicate accurate diagnostic timelines to customers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Stellantis/Chrysler training is preferred but not required.

About the company

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Capital Automotive Group

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Capital Automotive Group sells cars and trucks through dealerships serving drivers in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba. Its stores represent manufacturers such as Ford, General Motors and Mercedes-Benz, with local teams handling vehicle purchases and service visits under individual dealership names. The dealerships source vehicles from manufacturers and used-car auctions, then sell them alongside parts and accessories. Maintenance and mechanical repairs keep customers connected to the dealerships after a purchase, adding service work to the group's vehicle retail business. The group traces its roots to a Saskatchewan dealership opened in 1974 and is headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Regina, Canada

Founded

1974

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What believers are saying

  • Training time is paid: Capital runs in-house instruction and manufacturer training for employees.
  • Regina technicians get a transition cushion: Capital Ford Lincoln guarantees income for the first three months.
  • Apprentice expenses receive support: Capital Ford Regina supplies work clothing and allowances for certifications and boots.

What critics are saying

  • Variable rewards shape compensation: Capital says most roles offer incentive-based pay.
  • Capital's Regina apprentice role limits entry: applicants need third- or fourth-year enrollment in an automotive apprenticeship.
  • Winnipeg service support involves outdoor exposure: the role requires work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.

What makes Capital Automotive Group unique

  • Family ownership remains explicit: Capital separates an Axelson family ownership team from its operating leadership.
  • Capital's footprint reaches California: its Canadian group also operates Cadillac and GM stores through Cornerstone Automotive Group.
  • Body repair is a separate operation: Capital pairs its dealerships with four collision centres.

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