Category: HR Tools

Career Opportunities in the Automotive Sector in Quebec

Posted on by Sophie Ginoux

What role does specialized education play in job prospects and career advancement in the automotive industry ? Watch this video to know it !

 

Unveiled at the Meritas Gala of the Education Work Committee in Motorized Equipment of Montreal (CETEMMM) on June 3, here is a video produced in collaboration with Auto-jobs.ca, showcasing the professional prospects for students in professional schools.

 

By listening to the testimonials from several CETEMMM partners and Viridiana, a deserving heavy-duty mechanic from the EMEMM, you will discover the multiple career opportunities available for those who have a diploma in the automotive sector. Good watching !

 

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Hiring a recruiter? Smart move!

Posted on by Sophie Ginoux

Finding qualified staff in the automotive industry is no easy task. But spending thousands of dollars on external recruitment isn’t exactly easy either. So why not call on the services of talent acquisition professionals?

For over 20 years, Auto-jobs.ca has been a pioneer. In 2004, this online platform was the first of its kind to directly connect workers and employers in the automotive sector. It then became the first to offer a complete suite of services, including job postings, web marketing, industry-specific content and professional recruitment. By partnering with Autosphere magazine, it also expanded its reach across Canada.

About a year ago, Auto-jobs.ca once again chose to innovate by expanding its recruitment packages (the first starts at under $500!), making them accessible to both small neighborhood garages and large dealerships. Continue reading “Hiring a recruiter? Smart move!” →

The Expectations of the New Generation of Automotive Workers

Posted on by Sophie Ginoux

he expectations of the employees in the auto care sector have changed significantly. How should companies meet them to ensure their future? A new episode of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s (AIA Canada) Curbside Chat vodcast explores this issue.

Photo provided by the AIA Canada

Each generation brings its share of changes. This is particularly true in the auto care sector, which has undergone profound transformations over the past 20 years, particularly since the pandemic. However, this redefinition of work, but also of recruitment and retention, can take many companies by surprise.

In order to equip them and to help them tackle this major challenge for the years to come, Lorraine Sommerfeld, host of Curbside Chat, AIA Canada’s vodcast, invited Chris Muir, professor at Centennial College, and Marie Artim, vice-president of talent acquisition at Enterprise Mobility, to discuss the expectations of the new generation of automotive service and repair professionals.  Continue reading “The Expectations of the New Generation of Automotive Workers” →

Recruitment and Retention: The Right Message

Posted on by Autosphere Autosphere

Honest feedback and interaction is key to successful staff recruitment and retention.

Consistent branding, communication and integrity are key to attracting and retaining good employees. Photo Shutterstock

Often, two of the biggest challenges facing dealers are employee recruitment and retention. Whether it’s in sales or service, many retailers are having to deal with major skills shortages and finding good quality people to fill them today is exceedingly difficult. Continue reading “Recruitment and Retention: The Right Message” →

Dealership Employer of Choice: Recognizing Excellence

Posted on by Autosphere Autosphere
eff Doran, President, Corporate Culture and Employer of Choice and Recognition (CCEOC)
Jeff Doran, President, Corporate Culture and Employer of Choice and Recognition (CCEOC)

Awards celebrate dealerships that consistently invest in their people. 

A big announcement in 2024 has been a new partnership between Autosphere Media and the Dealership Employer of Choice awards program 

Created by Corporate Culture and Employer of Choice Recognition (CCEOC), winning the Dealership Employer of Choice award is a major feat for a Canadian automotive retail organization. It represents an opportunity to showcase the efforts automotive dealers have made in creating vibrant, dynamic organizations that invest in their people, and deliver superior service.  Continue reading “Dealership Employer of Choice: Recognizing Excellence” →