About Us: Saskatoon Auto Connection is a locally owned automobile dealership and service center, founded in 2008 with a commitment to honesty, integrity, and transparency. We’re a team of passionate car enthusiasts who wanted to create something better for our clients and ourselves. This approach has made us one of the top pre-owned dealerships and service centers in Saskatchewan, backed by stellar reviews on Google and Facebook.
Our newly renovated facility in Sutherland features state-of-the-art equipment, including glass offices, 16 service bays, and even a power turntable photo booth for vehicle photography. We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional experience for both our clients and our 26-person team.
Position Overview: Saskatoon Auto Connection is looking for an experienced automotive detailer who is ready to take the next step into leadership. As our Detail Shop Foreman, you'll be a working foreman—leading by example while remaining hands-on in the shop every day.
Reporting to the Service Manager, you'll oversee the daily operations of our detailing and automotive glass team, ensuring every vehicle is completed on time, meets our quality standards, and is delivered with pride. Beyond managing the day's workflow, you'll play a key role in improving shop processes, developing training systems for new hires, coaching team members, and creating a culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
If you're passionate about producing high-quality work, helping others succeed, and building a high-performing team, we'd love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the daily operations of the detailing and automotive glass team.
- Complete detailing work while serving as the team's working foreman.
- Plan, sequence, and monitor the day's scheduled work to ensure all jobs are completed by promised delivery times.
- Perform quality control inspections and maintain high workmanship standards while minimizing comebacks and rework.
- Monitor team productivity and ensure work is completed efficiently without compromising quality.
- Serve as the first point of escalation for detailing and glass technicians.
- Communicate with the Service Manager when workloads require schedule adjustments or additional resources.
- Develop and implement a structured onboarding and training program for new detailing team members.
- Coach employees through regular feedback, performance discussions, and skill development.
- Identify opportunities to improve shop processes, workflows, equipment usage, and overall efficiency.
- Foster a positive, accountable, and team-first culture built on respect, communication, and continuous improvement.
- Participate in weekly coaching and partnership feedback sessions with the team and Service Manager
Required Skills & Experience:
- Several years of professional automotive detailing experience.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or mentoring experience is strongly preferred.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work the first time.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple vehicles and deadlines.
- Proven ability to lead by example and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and coaching skills.
- Comfortable providing constructive feedback while developing others.
- Process-oriented mindset with a desire to improve systems and drive operational excellence.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of automotive detailing, including standing, bending, lifting, and working in varying shop conditions.
Compensation: competitive hourly wage based on experience and performance-based bonus program tied to team performance and operational results.
If you're an experienced detailer who enjoys leading people, improving processes, and taking pride in building a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us raise the standard at Saskatoon Auto Connection.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Experience:
- auto detailing: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
