Workshop Manager / Senior Wheel Alignment Technician & Trainer

Perfect Link Tires & Auto is looking for an experienced Workshop Manager / Senior Wheel Alignment Technician & Trainer to lead our mechanical workshop, perform high-quality wheel alignments using our Hunter system, and train our existing technicians to improve their technical skills and workmanship.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily workshop operations and coordinate job assignments with the office.
• Receive and review job orders, assign tasks to technicians, and monitor progress.
• Perform four-wheel alignments using our Hunter wheel alignment system.
• Diagnose alignment issues and interpret alignment readings and reports accurately.
• Identify and troubleshoot steering, suspension, brake, and tire-related problems.
• Train and mentor 2–3 existing technicians in proper wheel alignment procedures and equipment operation.
• Demonstrate alignment techniques hands-on and supervise technicians as they develop their skills.
• Inspect completed work and ensure vehicles meet manufacturer specifications before release.
• Maintain quality-control standards, reduce comebacks, and ensure repairs are completed correctly.
• Assist technicians with complex mechanical problems and provide technical guidance.
• Monitor productivity, workmanship, workshop organization, and safety.
• Communicate job progress, additional repair needs, and completion updates to the office.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience performing four-wheel wheel alignments.
• Experience with Hunter wheel alignment equipment is strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of steering, suspension, brakes, tires, and mechanical diagnostics.
• Ability to interpret alignment reports and troubleshoot complex alignment problems.
• Previous experience managing a workshop or leading automotive technicians.
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and develop technicians.
• Alberta-recognized automotive trade certification, preferably Journeyperson / Red Seal, or qualifications meeting applicable provincial requirements.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for workshop performance and quality control.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $40–$45 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• A leadership role in a growing automotive repair and tire shop.
• The opportunity to develop and train an existing team.
• A hands-on position with the potential to grow into a primarily supervisory role as the team improves.

Our ideal candidate is a skilled automotive professional who can manage the workshop, perform accurate wheel alignments, train technicians, and ensure every vehicle meets our quality standards.

Please include your Hunter alignment experience, automotive trade certification, workshop management experience, and previous technician-training experience when applying.

Pay: $40.00-$45.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a valid class 5 Driver's License?
• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience in wheel alignments, diagnosing, repairing engines, brake, steering, and suspension systems?

Work Location: In person