Shop Foreman

Job summary

Oversee daily shop operations, assign and schedule work, supervise and develop technicians, and coordinate vehicle workflow to ensure timely, high-quality repairs. Maintain shop safety and organization, inspect repairs and equipment, diagnose vehicle issues, and review customer comebacks to identify recurring problems.

Job details

Dilawri Overview Join Canada’s Largest Automotive Group If you are looking to grow your career with an organization driven by excellence, integrity, and innovation, Dilawri offers an environment where people are supported and empowered to succeed. Founded in 1985, Dilawri is Canada’s largest automotive group and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Dilawri operates over 80 franchised dealerships, representing more than 35 of the world’s most respected automotive brands across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and Washington, DC. With a team of more than 4,000 employees, Dilawri fosters a culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. Our values of Excellence, Leading, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, and Giving Back guide how we work, how we lead, and how we serve our customers and communities. Through the , we are also committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Discover how you can build your career with Position Overview We are looking for a Shop Foreman to join our team with Calgary Honda. The successful candidate is someone who is passionate about the automotive industry and eager to contribute to our growing team. Primary Duties And Responsibilities Oversee the daily shop operations and supervise Technicians to ensure that tasks are completed efficiently within the dealership standards. Responsible for assigning work and schedule to Technicians/ Apprentices. Assist Service Manager with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions as needed. Provide training and support for development to Technicians/Apprentices while staying updated on new technologies and repair techniques. Coordinate the workflow of vehicles ensuring the efficient use of resources and timely completion of repairs. Monitor the quality of repair work and conduct routine inspections and audits. Responsible for implementing and maintaining Health and Safety practices throughout the shop while also ensuring that all employees/staff are following the policies in place. Responsible for diagnosing vehicle issues and performing test drives with customers as required. Ensure the Shop is clean and organized. Reviewing records of customer comebacks, including repair orders, service reports, and customer feedback to identify trends and recurring issues. Regularly check the shop’s equipment and tools to ensure that it is in a good working condition and meet safety standards. Qualifications Required Red Seal Certified Journeyman Technician Familiarity with Honda diagnostic tools and systems is an asset but not required 3-5 years of experience in a leadership or foreman role is considered an asset You have a valid Driver’s license and provide a clean Driver’s Abstract. Ability to carefully and safely drive both standard and automatic vehicles. Ability to lift and carry heavy items and equipment such as tires, tools and equipment. You have a growth mindset and are continuously innovating and developing your skills About Dilawri In addition to working with and learning from a team of leading professionals in the automotive industry, our benefits include: Discounted employee vehicle purchase program Job-specific coaching & training programs Comprehensive health & dental plans Employee wellness & assistance programs Employee social events Build your career with a team that is driven by excellence, integrity and innovation. Discover Dilawri.

What you’ll do

Oversee daily shop operations, assign and schedule work, supervise and develop technicians, and coordinate vehicle workflow to ensure timely, high-quality repairs. Maintain shop safety and organization, inspect repairs and equipment, diagnose vehicle issues, and review customer comebacks to identify recurring problems.

Requirements

Requires Red Seal certification as a Journeyman Technician, a valid driver's license with a clean abstract, and the ability to safely drive standard and automatic vehicles and handle heavy equipment. Three to five years of leadership or foreman experience is an asset; familiarity with Honda diagnostic tools and systems is also an asset.

Benefits

• Discounted Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
• Job-Specific Coaching And Training Programs
• Comprehensive Health And Dental Plans
• Employee Wellness And Assistance Programs
• Employee Social Events

Listed skills

• Routine Inspections · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Eager · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Diagnostic · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Shop Operations
• Technician Supervision
• Work Scheduling
• Performance Evaluation
• Training And Development
• Workflow Coordination
• Repair Quality Inspection
• Health And Safety
• Vehicle Diagnostics
• Customer Test Drives
• Shop Organization
• Comeback Analysis
• Equipment And Tool Maintenance
• Honda Diagnostic Systems
• Standard And Automatic Vehicle Operation

Job areas

• Trades
• Management & Leadership
• Transportation
• Security & Safety

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