Technical Trainer Level II

Let's create the future together.

At Volvo Cars, we believe that being curious and truly committed to understanding people is the key to future success. We are people who care about other people, working together to create new technologies and innovations for safe, sustainable and convenient mobility. Want to join us?

A Senior Technical Trainer is a vital part of the continued success of the Learning & Development team! You are passionate about lifting your team to new heights and desire the best for our team and technicians. You are responsible for supporting the training team to continue improving facilitation of advanced Technical Training courses. This includes set up of courses and tear down. Travel is required as needed to support other trainers and as needed (est. 20% travel). In addition, virtual training and webinars for courses will also be required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Annually review all course content to ensure it is accurate and relevant to team objectives

• Facilitate live, virtual, and remote advanced level technical training courses

• Proctor advanced level assessments

• Support the development of technical curriculum and task

• Act as mentor to other trainers, supporting them in addition to technicians

• Set up and tear down of courses

• Organization of tool inventory and workshop

• Check in training participants and ensure safety protocols are adhered to

• Ensure participants are properly dressed for a productive and safe session

• Maintain rosters and close out courses

• Set cars up with faults as needed for training tasks

Leadership Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership skills working with other trainers to support team objectives

• Effective communication skills (demonstrated by effectively listening and responding)

• Effective time management and organizational skills including ability to support others in this area

Required Skills:

• Able to step in and create content when needed

• Strong leadership, presentation and facilitation skills

• Automotive technical skills; acquired through experience at retailer or independent automotive service facility or through a Technical College or similar training program

• Automotive technical competencies learned through hands-on roles at either retail or independent vehicle service centers, or by completing formal education at Technical Colleges.

• Understanding of Adult Learning concepts and facilitation styles

• Computing & analytical skills; MS Word, MS PowerPoint & MS Excel

Preferred Education and Certifications:

• Applicants must have at least 5 years of experience in delivering technical courses, either with a Luxury Automotive Manufacturer or through a Certified Automotive Technical School.

• Red Seal Skills Level Certification in Automotive Technical Competence (Canada)

• Strong knowledge in advanced automotive diagnostics and hybrid / all electric vehicle systems

• Able to produce an overview of development

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them.

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.