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Approximately 50% of our staff is involved in the business of 'vehicle repair and maintenance.' Many of these staff members are technicians that will choose to stay in this professional trade for their entire career.
Why do we call mechanics - technicians?
More and more, the term 'technician' is used to describe the profession of 'mechanic.' In the past, mechanics mostly performed physical labour on vehicles. Today, things have changed. Technicians work with laptop computers to perform diagnostics on truck repairs. The skills required to use state-of the art shop tools and equipment has shifted focus from sheer physical effort to 'thinking work.' Our technicians continually take training to upgrade their skills in an increasingly complicated and legislated environment.
Also see our Employee Benefits section for benefits for all staff.
- Well Equipped Shops
- Quality International Truck and Great Dane Dealership Products
- Manufacturers Training
- Variety of Work
- Professional Management
- Tool Insurance
- Boot / Tool Allowance
- Apprenticeship Training and Tuition Assistance
- Wage subsidy ("top-up") program
- Stable business with no lay-offs during the recession
We respect the abilities of all technicians, regardless of where or how they learned their skills; however, we actively encourage apprenticeship training for our more junior technicians.
Apprenticeship training, governed by provincial apprenticeship boards, is quality training offered at a low cost over short periods of time away from work, leading to certification as a journey-person.
Maxim offers competitive pay rates and overtime wages for technicians. We also provide pay increases each time an apprentice reaches a new level of skill.
Our trades offer the right kind of challenge - they are highly technical, involve math and sciences, and are constantly evolving. A trade career can even lead to supervision, management, customer service, sales, or administration.
Trades people in Canada can write a 'Red Seal' exam and earn an Interprovincial Standards Red Seal on their journeyman certificate. This recognizes their certification in most Canadian provinces and territories - giving you the opportunity to move between Maxim's 15 locations across Canada.