Technical Training Instructor - Automotive OEM

About the role

MSX International, a partner to vehicle manufacturers, retailers and mobility organizations for more than 30 years, is seeking a Technical Training Instructor to support a premium Automotive OEM at its training facility. The role trains dealership technicians in diagnostic strategies and proper repair of vehicle systems through service technical training classes at the Regional Training Center.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare workshops and vehicles for experiential learning
• Facilitate training workshops for dealership technicians to improve diagnosis and repair competencies
• Ensure the training facility, tools, guides, literature, vehicles and center are properly maintained
• Verify learner understanding through competency-based training and identify further training needs from feedback and skill assessments
• Maintain attendee training records in the learning portal
• Collaborate with Corporate, Regional and Dealership teams to meet department goals
• Travel to and train at additional locations as required
• Assist Corporate Training staff in developing the technical training curriculum and help schedule it
• Keep up with vehicle system and diagnostic technology, comply with health and safety standards, and follow 5S shop cleanliness standards
• Perform light to medium lifting in the repair shop and take care of company vehicles

Required profile

• 6+ years of experience in automotive technical repair and diagnostics
• 3+ years of experience training OEM dealership technicians
• Valid driver's license
• Bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent, a plus
• Electric vehicle technology knowledge a plus; bilingual Spanish a plus

Required skills

• Professional certification (OEM Master Technician or ASE Master Technician)
• Ability to read, interpret and explain mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Classroom preparation and facilitation, and adult education skills
• Shop management skills and ability to work independently and in a team
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (OneDrive, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) a plus

The estimated annual salary range is CAD 133,000 to CAD 156,200 depending on experience and other factors.