Category: News from Auto-jobs.ca

Ford Mustang Mach-E Donated to WICC

Posted on by Sophie Ginoux
Students in mechanics at the vocational training center

Automotive students at the vocational training centre can now train on a state-of-the-art vehicle. 

Part of the Lester B. Pearson School Board, the West-Island Career Centre (WICC) automotive mechanics program is one of the largest hands-on training programs in Greater Montreal, offering both in-shop instruction and work placements at dealerships and repair facilities. Approximately 150 students enroll each year, including about 40 in the electric vehicle program launched in 2022. 

As such, Ford Canada’s first-ever donation to the centre—a Ford Mustang Mach-E valued at $30,000—represents a significant asset for both instructors and students.

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Exciting Careers in the Aftermarket

Posted on by Sophie Ginoux

Student Aftermarket Day 2025, held on November 19, was a resounding success. Here is the lineup AIA Canada prepared for students in the automotive sector.

Future talent in the automotive industry gathered this year at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario, to discover a maintenance and repair sector that employs nearly 500,000 Canadians and offers a wealth of career opportunities.

This event was organized by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada), in collaboration with their Young Professionals in the Automotive Aftermarket Committee (JPSERA). It also welcomed several high-level partners such as Auto-jobs.ca, who showcased the many possible career paths in this sector. Continue reading “Exciting Careers in the Aftermarket” →

APEEMQ Conference: Connecting with Quebec’s Motorized-Equipment Instructors

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On November 6, Auto-jobs attended the most important annual gathering for mechanical instructors. Here’s what happened.

Instructors at vocational training centres spend their days in classrooms and workshops, yet they still make time to update their knowledge, an essential part of supporting their students. That’s why more than 250 instructors in the motorized-equipment field made the trip from all over Quebec to attend the APEEMQ’s annual gathering at the Wilbrod-Bherer Training Centre in Québec City on November 6 and 7. Continue reading “APEEMQ Conference: Connecting with Quebec’s Motorized-Equipment Instructors” →

Auto-jobs to be at the CAIC 2025

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As a leading platform for employment and recruitment in Canada’s auto care industry, Auto-jobs.ca will meet key industry players on March 19 and 20 in Toronto. 

Each year, the Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference (CAIC) brings together two major events in Canada’s auto care calendar: the AIA Canada National Conference and the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) in Toronto. 

Industry-wide challenges, emerging trends, opportunities, the latest technologies, best practices, and strategies in a rapidly evolving market. These will be among the many topics covered at the conference through presentations, panel discussions, and small-group workshops. 

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Shaping the future of collision repair

Posted on by Sophie Ginoux

The second Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) event in 2024 brought together many players in the automotive industry to discuss about the latest developments, challenges and opportunities.

Last September 20, in Montreal, the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) attracted many professionals : collision repairers, insurers, dealers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), educators, suppliers and service providers.

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