Red Seal Licensed Automotive Technician (Hourly)

Halifax · USD 34-39 / hour · Posted Oct 13, 2026

At a glance

We’re on a mission to reinvent the way people buy, sell, and own cars. Are you game?
Clutch is Canada’s largest online used car retailer, delivering a seamless, hassle-free car buying and selling experience to drivers everywhere. Customers can browse hundreds of cars from the comfort of their home, get the right one delivered to their door, and enjoy peace of mind with our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee… and that’s just the beginning.
Named two years in a row to the Globe & Mail’s list of the Top Growing Companies in Canada and awarded spots on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ and Fast 500™ lists, we’re looking to add curious, hard-working, and driven individuals to our growing team.
Headquartered in Toronto, Clutch was founded in 2017 and currently services Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Clutch is backed by a number of world-class investors, including D1 Capital, Canaan, Real Ventures, BrandProject, and Upper90. To learn more, visit clutch.ca.

Clutch is looking for a Licensed Automotive Service Technician to join the team and ensure vehicles meet high mechanical standards.
Working alongside the reconditioning team, the technician performs vehicle inspections, maintenance work, and repairs across a range of systems.

Perform Clutch standardized vehicle inspections (stationary and road tests)
Diagnose and assess vehicle issues and damage
Conduct Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Safety Inspections (MVI)
Make recommendations about vehicle repairs and the best course of action
Perform repairs and preventative maintenance such as oil changes, suspension and brake jobs
Create and maintain documentation of repairs, inspections, and estimates
Ensure vehicles meet Clutch’s mechanical and safety standards
Communicate vehicle status, repair needs, and completion timelines
Use diagnostic tools and shop systems (e.g., Google Drive, Slack)
Contribute to continuous improvement of mechanical procedures

Red Seal Endorsement (RSE) or equivalent certification or training
Experience working with a variety of car brands (domestic, import & European)
Team player above all else
Strong attention to detail
Ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands
Desire to learn new skills
Comfortable using technology (Google Drive, Slack, etc.)
Valid Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract
Able to commit to a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, including overtime based on business needs.

Experience with advanced diagnostic tools
Previous work in reconditioning, dealership, or high-volume inspection environments