The move comes as many collision sector businesses struggle to find qualified employees. Last month, a Collision Repair survey found 92 percent of collision professionals say the industry is facing a major labour supply problem, according to a recent survey. Nearly 79 percent of shops say they are currently hiring, while 96 percent report difficulty securing skilled personnel.
Senior body technicians represent the most challenging positions to fill, with 46 per cent of shops identifying this role as their primary staffing concern. Painters account for 25 per cent of hiring difficulties, while 12.5 per cent of shops struggle to find junior body technicians.
The labour shortage has driven hiring activity across the sector, with 71 per cent of shops adding one to five staff members in the past year and 12.5 per cent bringing on six to 10 new employees.
Simplicity Car Care, which operates more than 100 locations across Canada, is seeking candidates for multiple positions including including repair planners, preppers, estimators, administrators, parts and production managers, general managers regional performance managers.
