Employment - AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Full-Time Permanent

Weekdays

Description


JOB SCOPE: Reporting to the Manager of Fleet performs a variety of skilled or semi-skilled tasks associated with the operation, maintenance and repair of municipal equipment.  Inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components of vehicles.

 

DEPARTMENT:

Fleet

BARGAINING UNIT:

CUPE Local 759

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (MUST INCLUDE COPIES OF THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW)

·        Grade 12 or GED equivalent.

·        Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Automotive Service Technician.

·        Must possess and maintain a valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Drivers License.

·        Valid Nova Scotia Department of Education Interprovincial Automotive Service Technician Certification.

·        Demonstrated knowledge of automotive computer analysis.

·        Basic computer experience with input of automotive servicing information.

·        Experience in related disciplines.

·        Proficient at diagnosing and repairing C.A.N. Data and multiplex electrical systems

·        Criminal Records Check verification is required as a condition of employment. Vulnerable sector check may also be required for those working with vulnerable populations.

Medical assessments including but not limited to physical, vision, and hearing tests may be required. The assessments must show the capacity of performing tasks of the classification. This will take place at a later date.


ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Emergency First Aid/Level A CPR & AED Training.

·        WHMIS/GHS 2015.

·        Safe Forklift Operator Training.

How To Apply

Cape Breton Regional Municipality will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday, March 23rd, 2026, 4:00 PM

 

Applications quoting Competition Reference #26.16-E should be submitted via any one of the following:


In-person or drop-box with attention to CBRM Human Resources Department:

320 Esplanade, Suite 303, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P7B9

Fax: 902-563-5582 or E-mail: jobapplications@cbrm.ns.ca

Although we thank all applicants for their submissions, we will only connect with those we wish to assess further.

Email Address: jobapplications@cbrm.ns.ca Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (student permit, open work permit holders), unless specific eligibility criteria are noted in the above job posting.

Location Information
Community
Sydney
County
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Province
Nova Scotia
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
NOC Code
—
Experience Required
Yes
Available Openings
—
Pay Type
To be Determined
Pay Period
To be Determined
Remuneration Per Pay Period
Estimated Weekly Hours
—
Start Date
March 23rd 2026
End Date
—
Language
—
Posted on
March 10th 2026
Expires
April 9th 2026