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Body Shop Manager

Oversees daily body shop operations, including scheduling, workflow, and technician productivity to ensure high work quality. Manages financial performance through budgeting, revenue tracking, and the development of profitability strategies.

  • On-site
  • Surrey, BC
  • Posted Sep 3, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Who We Are: Join our team as a Automotive Body Shop Manager and become the face of Velocity Truck Centres - delivering exceptional service. What We Offer: Attractive Compensation: Competitive Salary : $115,000 - $125,000+ (D.O.E) Includes a industry leading bonus plan Relocation assistance Work-Life Balance: Generous accrued vacation time. Financial Security: Plan for the future with employer matching RRSP plan Comprehensive Benefits: Company-paid extended health coverage that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, basic life insurance, disability, and wellness programs. Principal Responsibilities: Develops annual budget and financial forecasts; monitors expenditures and revenue Analyzes monthly performance reports and implements strategies to improve profitability Oversees daily operations including scheduling, workflow, and resource planning Monitors technician productivity, efficiency, and overall work quality Hires, trains, mentors, and evaluates body shop staff, ensuring ongoing development Manages estimates, invoicing, and insurance claim tracking with attention to accuracy Enforces company policies, safety standards, and regulatory compliance Provides regular updates to senior leadership and participates in management meetings Reviews and closes repair orders, tracks work in progress, and ensures timely billing Identifies new revenue opportunities and process improvements Establishes performance goals and communicates expectations clearly to the team Builds and maintains positive relationships with customers, suppliers, and insurance partners Required Qualifications: Red Seal Certification as a Body Shop Technician Minimum of seven years’ experience in the heavy-duty truck body shop industry Proven leadership experience in a body shop or service management role Strong customer service background with experience in client-facing situations Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and dealership management software In-depth understanding of estimating processes, repair procedures, and insurance protocols Knowledge of federal, provincial, and local regulations impacting body shop operations #HP01 #bodyshop #collisionrepair #maintenance #trucking #dealership Who We Are: Velocity Truck Centres Canada provides full-service support, including sales, maintenance, parts, collision repair, and financing. Representing top brands like Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built, Autocar, and Trailers, we are committed to Speed, Value, and Trust for our customers and employees. With 17 branches across Alberta and British Columbia and over 100 locations worldwide in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Australia, we offer exciting career growth opportunities and are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team. Velocity Truck Centres Canada is an equal opportunity employer.

What you’ll do

Oversees daily body shop operations, including scheduling, workflow, and technician productivity to ensure high work quality. Manages financial performance through budgeting, revenue tracking, and the development of profitability strategies.

Requirements

Requires a Red Seal Certification as a Body Shop Technician and at least seven years of experience in the heavy-duty truck body shop industry. Proven leadership experience and proficiency in estimating processes and dealership management software are essential.

Benefits

• Bonus Plan • Relocation Assistance • Accrued Vacation Time • Employer Matching RRSP Plan • Extended Health Coverage • Medical Coverage • Dental Coverage • Vision Coverage • Basic Life Insurance • Disability Insurance • Wellness Programs

Listed skills

  • Customer servicePreferred
  • BudgetingPreferred
  • Regulatory CompliancePreferred
  • Microsoft Office SuitePreferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Budgeting
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Workflow Planning
  • Staff Mentoring
  • Insurance Claim Tracking
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Customer Service
  • Estimating Processes
  • Repair Procedures
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Dealership Management Software
  • Resource Planning

Job areas

  • Management & Leadership
  • Trades
  • Transportation
  • Logistics
  • Customer Service & Support

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
5+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week