---
title: 'Apprentice Automotive Service Technician at Clutch Technologies Inc.'
canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/apprentice-automotive-service-technician-clutch-technologies-inc-mississauga-8v9zec242xmy'
type: 'job'
last_seen: '2026-09-12'
---

# Apprentice Automotive Service Technician at Clutch Technologies Inc.

- **Company:** Clutch Technologies Inc.
- **Location:** Mississauga, Canada
- **Posted:** 2026-09-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/clutch/jobs/6186470004

## Job description

About Clutch:

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. To learn more, visit clutch.ca.

About the role:

We are on a mission to build a world-class team that drives innovation, growth, and excellence. As we scale rapidly, we are looking for an Automotive Apprentice Technician to join our reconditioning facility team. This role ensures that all vehicles meet Clutch’s high mechanical and safety standards and that repairs and maintenance are performed efficiently. You will help keep our reconditioning process on track, ensuring vehicles are ready for customer delivery and sale.

What you’ll do:

- Perform Clutch standardized vehicle inspections, including stationary checks and road tests

- Diagnose and assess mechanical and safety issues, identifying necessary repairs and preventative maintenance

- Provide recommendations on repairs and best course of action based on inspection results

- Complete routine maintenance and minor repairs, such as brake jobs, suspension work, tire services, battery replacement, fluid changes, etc.

- Document all repairs, maintenance work, and inspection findings accurately in Clutch systems

- Adhere to Clutch’s mechanical and safety standards, contributing to ongoing process improvements

- Communicate effectively with reconditioning staff, service leads, and management regarding vehicle status and workflow changes

What we’re looking for:

- 3+ years of automotive technician experience, including mechanical diagnostics and repair

- Experience working with a variety of vehicle brands (domestic, import, and European)

- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship

- Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and adapt to changing demands in a busy environment

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills

- Comfortable using technology (Google Drive, Slack, inspection documentation tools)

- 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.

Other items to note:

- Communication: Clear and consistent updates with team members and management

- Problem Resolution/Analysis: Diagnose vehicle issues methodically and recommend efficient repair solutions

- Customer Service: Support internal stakeholders with professionalism and responsive follow-through

- Team/Individual Contributor: Balance independent technical work with collaboration

- Working Conditions: On-site, shop environment with moderate physical effort

It’d be great if you have:

- Formal automotive technician training or relevant certifications

- Experience with advanced diagnostic tools or scan tools

- Previous apprenticeship experience in a reconditioning or dealership environment

Why you’ll love it at Clutch:

- Autonomy & ownership – opportunity to build your process and influence the company workforce at every level

- Competitive wages with a guaranteed hourly rate — no flat rate and no shortage of hours

- Opportunity to work for an ambitious and fast-moving startup in the automotive space

- Join a growing team where your contributions have direct impact

Employment Type:

- Existing, Permanent Full-Time

Compensation & Benefits:

- Wage: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour

- Opportunity for growth and advancement within the Reconditioning and Operations departments

- Clutch is committed to attracting and retaining top talent with competitive compensation packages

Clutch is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email talent@clutch.ca

## About Clutch Technologies Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Canada’s largest online used-car retailer, buying, reconditioning, and selling vehicles directly to consumers through a fully digital, vertically integrated experience.
- **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed, growth stage)
- **Headquarters**: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- **Founded**: 2016 (operations began 2017 in Halifax)
- **Founders**: Stephen Seibel, Andrew Dolinski, Chris Dolinski

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Online used‑car retailing, automotive e‑commerce
- Target customers: B2C – individual car buyers and sellers across Canada (Ontario, Atlantic Canada, and British Columbia)
- Mission: “Reinventing how Canadians buy and sell cars” – making the transaction effortless, honest, and transparent.

## Products & Services
- **Clutch Retail Platform (SaaS‑inspired marketplace)**: A fully online car‑buying and selling experience. Customers browse a curated inventory, get an instant data‑driven offer for their trade‑in, purchase with financing, and receive home delivery with a 10‑day money‑back guarantee.
- **Vehicle Financing**: In‑house financing options offered during checkout.
- **Inspection & Reconditioning Services**: In‑house mechanical inspections and cosmetic reconditioning at company‑owned facilities (Mississauga, Halifax, Richmond).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed; a 2025 funding round reset the valuation “slightly above” the 2021 peak of approximately C$575 million [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clutch_(company))
- **Key Metric**: Total funding – at least C$217 million including debt (C$7M seed, C$60M Series A/2021, C$100M Series B, and C$50M in 2025 from Altos Ventures)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: D1 Capital Partners, Canaan Partners, Altos Ventures, Real Ventures, BrandProject, BMO, Upper90, FJ Labs
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Revenue of C$320 million in 2024, up ~81% YoY; reached profitability
  - Cumulative C$1.7 billion paid out to Canadian vehicle sellers, 95,000+ cars bought/sold
  - Re‑entered British Columbia (Richmond) in August 2025 after a 2023 exit
  - Opened a new inspection facility in Mississauga
  - Named to Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Globe & Mail’s Canada’s Top Growing Companies (2025 rank: 132nd)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical integration**: Clutch owns the full supply chain – purchasing, inspecting, reconditioning, listing, financing, and delivering – enabling tight quality control and cost efficiency.
- **Proprietary technology**: Custom‑built pricing engine using machine learning, VIN decoding, automated title transfers, and inventory routing. No off‑the‑shelf dealership software.
- **Data‑driven pricing**: Real‑time offers informed by millions of data points (make, mileage, condition, regional demand).
- **Trust and transparency**: Non‑negotiable upfront prices, 10‑day money‑back guarantee, and a “radically transparent” culture that reduces traditional dealership friction.

## Strategic Focus
- **Profitable growth**: After a 2023 downturn and 65% workforce reduction, the company shifted from “aggressive growth to profitability at all costs.” Focus on margin improvement and operational efficiency.
- **Expansion in Western Canada**: Re‑entered British Columbia with a wholesale‑focused model; aims to bring direct‑to‑consumer sales back over time.
- **Tech‑enabled scale**: Continue investing in in‑house software, ML model retraining, and automation to handle growing transaction volumes without proportional headcount increase.
- **Inventory sourcing**: Prioritise purchases directly from individual sellers (vs. wholesale auctions) to keep margins competitive.

## Why Work Here
- **Engineering culture**: Engineers own large domains, deploy multiple times a day with feature flags, and work directly with operations. Stack is built from scratch – no legacy dealership software.
- **Autonomy & ownership**: “Create your own path and own your work” – cross‑functional teams with direct lines to the field.
- **Compensation**: Competitive base pay plus equity (stock options for roles that shape the company’s future).
- **Benefits**: Medical, dental, wellness support; generous time off and parental leave.
- **Work mode**: Primarily office‑based at locations in Toronto (HQ), Mississauga, Halifax, and Richmond (BC). Field Operations and Production roles are on‑site; engineering roles appear to be in‑office as well (no explicit remote‑first policy).
- **People principles**: Radically transparent, always improving, reliably clutch (go‑above‑and‑beyond), people first – values strongly emphasised in internal culture.

## Sources
1. [clutch.ca/about](https://www.clutch.ca/about) – Company overview, mission, key stats ($1.7B paid, 95,000+ cars, 650+ employees)
2. [clutch.ca/careers](https://www.clutch.ca/careers) – Perks, values, engineering culture, employee count (450), annual revenue ($700M reported; note discrepancy with Wikipedia’s C$320M for 2024)
3. [boards.greenhouse.io/clutch](https://boards.greenhouse.io/clutch) – Current job openings, description of teams, investor list
4. [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clutch_(company)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clutch_(company)) – History, funding rounds, revenue (C$320M in 2024), valuation, employee count (~510 in 2025), recognition
5. [ca.linkedin.com/company/clutch-canada](https://ca.linkedin.com/company/clutch-canada) – Company LinkedIn page (headcount, location, industry)

## Other roles at Clutch Technologies Inc.

- [Strategy & Operations, Financial Services](https://feeny.ai/job/strategy-operations-financial-services-clutch-technologies-inc-toronto-qzf77twhdqy3) — Toronto, Canada
- [Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) Technician](https://feeny.ai/job/paintless-dent-removal-pdr-technician-clutch-technologies-inc-etobicoke-ontario-k9dyxre4wnvv) — Etobicoke Ontario, Canada
- [Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) Technician](https://feeny.ai/job/paintless-dent-removal-pdr-technician-clutch-technologies-inc-mississauga-w7y032a1gefm) — Mississauga, Canada
- [Retail Advisor](https://feeny.ai/job/retail-advisor-clutch-technologies-inc-halifax-nova-scotia-h19gr0pqta4x) — Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada
- [Customer Experience Coordinator](https://feeny.ai/job/customer-experience-coordinator-clutch-technologies-inc-halifax-nova-scotia-drbw5rqsvr5x) — Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada
- [Licensed Automotive Technician – Vehicle Readiness Department (VQR)](https://feeny.ai/job/licensed-automotive-technician-vehicle-readiness-department-vqr-clutch-551zza5r1sm1) — Mississauga, Canada
- [Vehicle Shuttler](https://feeny.ai/job/vehicle-shuttler-clutch-technologies-inc-bayers-lake-nova-scotia-rkpaj5qa9eb2) — Bayers Lake Nova Scotia, Canada
- [Apprentice Automotive Service Technician](https://feeny.ai/job/apprentice-automotive-service-technician-clutch-technologies-inc-etobicoke-gpdbskckvj42) — Etobicoke Ontario, Canada
- [Lot Attendant](https://feeny.ai/job/lot-attendant-clutch-technologies-inc-new-westminster-british-columbia-fwvw7vpmfs37) — New Westminster British Columbia, Canada
- [Inventory Photographer](https://feeny.ai/job/inventory-photographer-clutch-technologies-inc-mississauga-tktm8mkrawzr) — Mississauga, Canada