Service Operations Trainee - Co-op
- Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
O’Regan’s Automotive Group is looking for a motivated and customer-focused Service Operations Trainee – Co-op for the winter term from January - April 2027 to join our team and gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of automotive service.
This is more than just a co-op placement, it’s an opportunity to learn the automotive business from the ground up while developing the skills and experience that can lead to future leadership opportunities within O’Regan’s Automotive Group.
Throughout your co-op term, you’ll gain exposure to a variety of areas within a dealership Service Department and work alongside experienced team members and leaders to understand how each part of the operation works together. You’ll develop practical skills in customer service, sales, operations, and leadership while gaining a firsthand understanding of what it takes to successfully run a dealership Service Department.
For the right candidate, this role can be an important stepping stone toward future career and leadership opportunities with our company.
What You Will Do
If you’re looking for a co-op experience that can open doors beyond graduation, this is an opportunity to learn the business, develop as a leader, and build a foundation for a long-term career with O’Regan’s Automotive Group.
This is more than just a co-op placement, it’s an opportunity to learn the automotive business from the ground up while developing the skills and experience that can lead to future leadership opportunities within O’Regan’s Automotive Group.
Throughout your co-op term, you’ll gain exposure to a variety of areas within a dealership Service Department and work alongside experienced team members and leaders to understand how each part of the operation works together. You’ll develop practical skills in customer service, sales, operations, and leadership while gaining a firsthand understanding of what it takes to successfully run a dealership Service Department.
For the right candidate, this role can be an important stepping stone toward future career and leadership opportunities with our company.
What You Will Do
- Service Operations – Learn how a dealership’s Service Department operates from start to finish.
- Customer Service – Build relationships with customers, understand their needs, and provide an exceptional service experience.
- Service Advising – Gain exposure to vehicle service recommendations, repair orders, scheduling, and communicating with customers.
- Parts – Learn how the Parts Department supports the Service Department and the overall dealership.
- Vehicle Operations – Assist with moving and delivering customer vehicles throughout the dealership and service process.
- Teamwork & Leadership – Work alongside Service Advisors, Technicians, Parts Advisors, Managers, and other dealership team members.
- Daily Operations – Assist wherever needed to keep the Service Department running efficiently and provide an outstanding customer experience.
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program and returning to school following the co-op term.
- Currently pursuing either:
- A 4-year Bachelor’s degree, OR
- A 2-year Business diploma.
- Previous experience in customer service, sales, retail, hospitality, restaurants, or a similar customer-facing environment.
- A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Hands-on experience in a fast-paced automotive dealership environment.
- Learn the entire Service Department, from customer service and service advising to parts, vehicle operations, and day-to-day business operations.
- Gain exposure to multiple career paths within the automotive industry.
- Develop real-world leadership and management skills that you can take with you after graduation.
- Make valuable industry connections and build your professional network.
- Get your foot in the door with one of Canada’s Platinum members of best managed companies.
- A co-op experience that goes beyond the classroom, giving you practical skills you can apply throughout your career.
- A workplace culture built on teamwork, respect, and growth, because we believe in creating a positive environment where everyone thrives.
If you’re looking for a co-op experience that can open doors beyond graduation, this is an opportunity to learn the business, develop as a leader, and build a foundation for a long-term career with O’Regan’s Automotive Group.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Learn how a dealership Service Department operates, including customer service, service advising, parts, vehicle operations, and daily operations. Support customers and dealership teams by assisting with service recommendations, repair orders, scheduling, vehicle movement, and tasks that help the department run efficiently.
Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary program and returning to school after the co-op term, pursuing either a four-year bachelor's degree or a two-year business diploma. Previous customer-facing experience and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record are required.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Service Advising
- Customer Relationship Building
- Communication
- Scheduling
- Repair Order Processing
- Vehicle Operations
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Dealership Operations
- Parts Department Coordination
- Time Management
- Valid Driver's License
Benefits
- Hands-On Experience
- Leadership and Management Skills Development
- Professional Networking
- Career Development Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Customer Service & Support
- Retail
- Management & Leadership
- Sales
- Transportation
Keywords
- Automotive Dealership
- Service Department
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Service Advising
- Repair Orders
- Service Recommendations
- Scheduling
- Parts Department
- Vehicle Operations
- Customer Relationships
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Daily Operations
- Business Operations
- Post-Secondary Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Business Diploma
- Customer-Facing Experience
- Driver's License
- Clean Driving Record
- Co-op