Job Description

Join our team at Canuck Towing & Services Ltd.
Canuck Towing & Services Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Position: Automotive Body Mechanic (NOC 72411)
Location: 310 Stanley Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 5H2
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: As soon as possible
Language: English
Number of Vacancies: 1
Compensation: Hourly Wage $36.65 CAD

Company Overview:

Canuck Towing & Services Ltd. is a reputable provider of roadside assistance, towing, and automotive repair services in the Greater Vancouver Area. We are committed to delivering high-quality service to our clients and are currently seeking a skilled Automotive Body Mechanic to join our professional team.

Position Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing comprehensive body repairs, restorations, and mechanical repairs on a variety of vehicles. The role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and adherence to safety standards, ensuring vehicles are restored to their optimal condition.

Key Responsibilities:

– Repair and replace front-end components, body panels, and underbody parts of vehicles.
– Hammer out dents, buckles, and other defects utilizing appropriate hand tools such as hammers and blocks.
– Straighten bent frames using specialized frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment.
– Smooth repaired surfaces by filing, grinding, and sanding, employing both hand and power tools.
– Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting.
– Mix, blend, and match paint colours to ensure seamless repairs.
– Apply primers and repaint surfaces using brushes and spray guns.
– Conduct thorough inspections of repaired vehicles and perform test drives to verify proper handling and safety.
– Diagnose faults or malfunctions, coordinate with supervisors to determine necessary repairs or replacements.
– Repair or replace mechanical units or components utilizing appropriate tools.
– Oversee final quality control checks to ensure the appearance and finishes meet company standards.

Working Conditions:

– May involve exposure to wet, damp, and cold environments, as well as strong odours, dust, and noise.
– Physically demanding tasks requiring standing, bending, crouching, and kneeling for extended periods.
– Tasks may be repetitive in nature.

Application Process:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume via email to:

[email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required languages: English

Education level: Completion of a college or other program related

Required skills: The successful candidate will be responsible for performing comprehensive body repairs, restorations, and mechanical repairs on a variety of vehicles. The role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and adherence to safety standards, ensuring vehicles are restored to their optimal condition

Additional skills / Assets: May involve exposure to wet, damp, and cold environments, as well as strong odours, dust, and noise. - Physically demanding tasks requiring standing, bending, crouching, and kneeling for extended periods.

Closest intersection: Stanley Street & Ewen Avenue.