truck trailer mechanicRecruitment agency at Government of Canada /Gouvernement du Canada - Location:All of CanadaCurrent location
Posted July 29, 2026
About this opportunity
The job involves repairing and maintaining truck-trailer systems, including engine work, brake systems, electrical components, and welding. Mechanics will handle scheduled maintenance, diagnose problems, estimate repair costs, and complete reports documenting the work performed. The employer is looking for someone with a Truck-Trailer Repairer Trade Certification and at least 7 months of experience in the field. Kitchener sits in southwestern Ontario, roughly 100 kilometers west of Toronto. It is part of the Region of Waterloo, a growing tech and manufacturing hub. Winters are cold with regular snowfall, and summers are warm and humid. The cost of living is moderate compared to Toronto, and the city has a strong industrial base with steady demand for skilled tradespeople. Public transit and major highways connect Kitchener to surrounding cities, and the area offers a mix of urban amenities and nearby rural communities. The position is advertised through a recruitment agency on behalf of the employer. The agency handles the hiring process and acts as the intermediary between the employer and applicants. Only candidates authorized to work in Canada should apply, meaning Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or temporary residents with a valid work permit.
Responsibilities
- Adjust, repair, or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems
- Estimate parts and labour costs for vehicle maintenance and repairs
- Perform scheduled maintenance services
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed
- Diagnose issues across engine, electrical, brake, fuel, and emission systems
- Handle alignment, steering, and suspension repairs
- Perform engine repair and overhaul work
- Conduct frame straightening and welding tasks
- Repair front end components
- Service heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in trucks
- Work with automatic transmissions and diesel engines
- Maintain diagnostic equipment and shop tools
Benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Group insurance benefits
- Free parking available
Requirements & Qualifications
- English language proficiency
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- 7 months to less than 1 year of experience
- Truck-Trailer Repairer Trade Certification
- Must be authorized to work in Canada (Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or temporary resident with a valid work permit)
- Own tools and steel-toed safety boots required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Accurate and dependable work habits
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Flexibility and sound judgement
- Reliability and ability to work as a team player
How to Apply
- Review the requirements to confirm you meet the qualifications and are authorized to work in Canada.
- Prepare your application materials, including proof of your Truck-Trailer Repairer Trade Certification and relevant experience.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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Selection Committee Priorities
- •Academic/Professional Alignment: Ensure your statement explicitly ties your past work in Canada to Government Of Canada /Gouvernement Du Canada's strategic goals.
- •Leadership Evidence: Selection panels heavily weigh demonstrated initiative, community impact, or research output.
- •Financial & Language Prerequisites: Confirm if Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificates can substitute for formal standardized language test fees.
