Waved Away: Tesla to cut 10 percent of jobs based on Musk’s ‘super bad feeling’
Toronto, Ontario — About 10,000 people are expected to lose their jobs because their billionaire CEO has a “super bad feeling” about the economy. You could probably guess who we’re talking about already. In an email to Tesla executives obtained by Reuters, Elon Musk said he wants to “pause all hiring worldwide” and layoff 10 […]
Creating Space: Federal government invests $247 million into opening apprenticeship positions
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Federal officials made quite the splash at the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum’s 2022 National Apprenticeship Conference in Halifax this week, announcing a nearly $247 million into 13 projects geared towards setting up small and medium-sized businesses with the ability to offer apprenticeship training opportunities. The government says in its press release that […]
Boss Talk: What questions should you be asking before taking a management position?
Toronto, Ontario — Your email alert dings—they got back to you and want to sit down for an interview. You start thinking of all the questions they could ask you, but have you really considered what questions you ought to be asking when thinking about entering the world of body shop management? For some, running […]
A New Chapter: Ontario looking to expand Second Career Program, extend training credit
Orillia, Ontario — Looking to make a change? The Ontario government has proposed to expand the Second Career Program and extend the Ontario Jobs Training Tax Credit to help Ontarians pivot their lives toward learning a new skill. Ontario Premier Doug Ford made the announcement from Orillia Truck and Auto Recyclers on Monday. First introduced […]
Fall Fair: Pfaff Autoworks to host job fair at Markham Porsche Centre
Markham, Ontario — If you’re a technician out there looking for an in at a top-tier bodyshop, Pfaff Autoworks’ Markham location may have just the opportunity you’re looking for, as the shop gears up for a job fair next week. On the calendar for next Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. at Pfaff’s 8590 McCowan Road Porsche […]
Assuring Success: Assured Automotive creates awards at Centennial, Fanshawe College for graduating techs
Mississauga, Ontario — If you are an independent, a multi-shop owner or a member of a repair network, securing young talent for the future of our industry is of your concern. This is an industry-wide issue. That is why Assured Automotive is taking a grassroots approach to the issue, creating scholarships to support truly passionate […]
Help Wanted: UPA/NAPA hiring nearly 200 positions
Montreal, Quebec — United Auto Parts (UAP/NAPA) is hiring nearly 200 positions across the country- including Paint and Body Roles. The company is hiring multiple positions from delivery drivers to auto body parts specialists and paint and body reps, including several positions in the company’s Montreal office. To view, all open positions click here. To […]
Syrian refugee finds work at CSN-Bemac Auto Body
By Barett Poley Ottawa, Ontario — January 16, 2017 — Nabil Al-Dabei, a Syrian refugee, has found work as a collision repairer at CSN-Bemac Auto Body in Ottawa after his own collision shop in Syria was destroyed. Al-Dabei and his family came over from the war-torn country about 14 months ago, sponsored by Saint Basil’s […]
