Marine & Powersports Technician

Master Craftsman’s Protégé

Tired of fixing the same problems over and over? Ready to learn from someone who’s seen it all?

We’re not looking for another parts-swapper who follows repair manuals like recipes. We want someone who gets curious when something breaks, who wants to understand the why behind every failure, and who has the potential to eventually lead others. All repairs stem from fundamental principles that you understand and repeat.

This isn’t about following repair manuals or punching a time clock. This is about learning from someone who has seen every problem, solved every puzzle, and built a reputation; one perfect repair at a time over 40+ years. You’ll be working alongside a mentor who believes in passing down not just technical knowledge, but the artistry and intuition that separates true craftsmen from ordinary mechanics.

But here’s what makes this different: We’re looking for someone who won’t be content to stay a student forever. We want someone with the hunger to eventually lead, to become the next master craftsman who will one day mentor the next generation.

 

What You’ll Actually Do (The Real Work, Not the Job Posting Fluff)

You’ll become a protégé to a master craftsman who still gets excited about solving impossible problems, while taking ownership of increasingly complex work that builds toward eventual leadership.

 

Your Arena:

Detective & Problem Solver: When a boat owner says “it just doesn’t run right,” you’ll learn to hear what they’re really saying. You’ll develop the instincts to know whether that rough idle is carbon buildup, a timing issue, or something more subtle that only comes from years of listening to engines breathe.

Master of Multiple Crafts: One day you’re rebuilding a marine engine, the next you’re diagnosing electrical gremlins on a side-by-side, then fabricating a custom mounting bracket that solves a problem the parts catalog never anticipated. You’ll become fluent in hydraulics, electronics, metallurgy, and the black magic of making old things work like new.

Quality Guardian & Reputation Builder: Every repair carries your signature. You’ll learn to build a reputation where customers specifically ask for your work, where other shops call you for advice, and where your name means something in this industry.

Teacher & Future Leader: As you grow, you’ll start sharing knowledge with newer techs, apprentices, and even seasoned mechanics who want to learn your specialty. You’ll discover that teaching others makes you better at your own craft while preparing you for eventual leadership.

Business Understanding: You’ll learn not just how to fix things, but how to communicate with customers, make repair decisions that build long-term relationships, and understand the economics behind quality work.

 

The Progression Path (What Your Future Looks Like)

Year 1: The Foundation Builder – You’ll work directly under our master craftsman, handling increasingly complex repairs while learning the subtleties that separate good from great. You’ll absorb not just techniques, but the thinking patterns that create master-level diagnostics.

Year 2-3: The Emerging Specialist – You’ll take ownership of specific product lines or complex projects, with mentorship available but decisions increasingly yours to make. You’ll begin mentoring others and taking responsibility for customer relationships.

Year 4+: The Leader & Future Master – You’ll run your own area of the operation, make strategic decisions, and begin training the next protégé. Eventually, you’ll be the master craftsman that others seek out for the impossible problems.

 

Who We’re NOT Looking For

• People who just want to clock in and follow instructions
• Those who think “good enough” actually is
• Anyone afraid of responsibility or making decisions that matter
• Folks who need constant supervision or hand-holding
• Those who think they already know everything or aren’t curious about learning

 

Who WILL Thrive Here

The Accomplished Foundation: You’re not starting from scratch. You already have solid fundamentals – you can tear down an engine, diagnose electrical problems, and your toolbox tells the story of someone who takes their craft seriously. But you know there’s more to learn, and you’re humble enough to admit it.

The Relentless Learner: You’re the person who takes apart broken things just to understand how they worked. You ask “what if” questions that make others think. You understand that every failure is a lesson, and every repair teaches you something new about engineering, materials, or customer needs.

The Natural Problem Solver: When faced with something you’ve never seen before, you get excited instead of intimidated. You know how to research, experiment, and methodically work through complex issues. You see patterns where others see coincidences.

The Leadership Potential: Somewhere inside you is a future leader. Maybe you’ve already shown glimpses – training a newer tech, taking ownership of complex problems, or being the person others come to when they’re stuck. We want to cultivate that leadership potential.

The Character to Handle Freedom: You can handle responsibility without constant oversight. You have the integrity to admit mistakes, the courage to make tough calls, and the wisdom to know when to ask for help. You do the right thing when no one’s watching.

 

What We Actually Care About

We don’t care if you’ve only worked on one type of equipment before. We don’t care if you learned in someone’s garage instead of a fancy school. We don’t care if your last boss thought you asked too many questions or were “difficult to manage.”

We care if you:

• Get genuinely curious about how things fail and why
• Want to learn from someone who’s mastered the craft over four decades
• Can handle increasing responsibility without falling apart
• Treat every repair like it’s going on your mother’s boat
• See this as building a career and eventually leading others, not just collecting a paycheck
• Have the character traits we screen for: curiosity, resilience, humility, and flexibility

 

The Real Deal

This isn’t a typical mechanic job where you fix the same problems every day until you retire. You’ll be learning skills that take decades to master, working on equipment most shops won’t touch, and building toward becoming the kind of craftsman that others seek out.

Some days will push every skill you have. You’ll face problems that don’t have obvious solutions, customers with complex needs, and equipment that seems determined to humble you. Other days, you’ll solve something elegant and beautiful, teach someone else a breakthrough concept, or deliver work so clean it looks  factory-fresh.

We’re looking for someone who wants to become a true master craftsman – someone who gets excited about the journey of learning, growing, and eventually leading others. If the idea of learning from a master craftsman and eventually becoming one yourself makes you lean forward instead of back away, let’s talk.

 

What Success Looks Like

Month 1-3: Learning the Craft

• Understanding our systems, standards, and team dynamics
• Building relationships with the master craftsman and experienced team
• Demonstrating technical curiosity and rapid learning ability
• Showing the character traits that predict long-term success

Month 4-12: Taking Ownership

• Managing complex repairs independently with guidance available
• Building customer relationships and trust through quality work
• Beginning to mentor newer technicians and apprentices
• Demonstrating readiness for increased responsibility

Year 2-3: Becoming the Specialist

• Being recognized as the go-to person for specific equipment or complex problems
• Making diagnostic and repair decisions independently
• Taking ownership of customer satisfaction and business outcomes
• Showing clear leadership potential and business understanding

Year 4+: Leadership & Mastery

• Running your own operational area with full authority
• Being recognized as an expert by customers, suppliers, and competitors
• Training and developing the next generation of technicians
• Contributing to strategic business decisions and company growth

 

Benefits & Compensation

Financial Package:

• $32.00-$50.00 per hour based on experience and skill progression
• Performance bonuses tied to mastery milestones and leadership development
• Clear advancement pathway with corresponding compensation increases
• Overtime opportunities during busy seasons

Professional Development:

• Direct mentorship from master craftsman with 40+ years experience
• Manufacturer training and certification opportunities
• Conference attendance and continuing education support
• Leadership development as you progress toward management roles

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• RRSP matching program
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling for work-life balance

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Staff discounts on marine and powersports equipment
• Access to Northwestern Ontario’s incredible outdoor recreation opportunities
• Work environment that values craftsmanship and character over corporate politics
• Opportunity to build something meaningful while developing mastery-level skills

 

Technical Requirements

Foundation Skills:

• 3+ years experience in marine and/or powersports repair
• Strong diagnostic abilities across mechanical and electrical systems
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate various equipment
• Physical capability for demanding repair work
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

Bonus Points:

• Experience with welding and fabrication
• Manufacturer certifications (Yamaha, Mercury, CFMOTO, Volvo-Penta, etc.)
• Previous mentoring or training experience
• Entrepreneurial mindset and business understanding

Intercity Powersports & Auto Service – Where we’ve been taking the plunge into the unknown since 1996, turning challenges into expertise and building craftsmen who become leaders.

 

The Bottom Line

This is your chance to learn from someone who has spent four decades perfecting his craft, who still gets excited about impossible problems, and who’s looking for the right person to carry on a tradition of excellence.

You won’t just be fixing things – you’ll be learning to think, to diagnose, to lead, and to create solutions that don’t exist in any manual. You’ll develop skills and leadership abilities that will serve you for life, whether that’s eventually running your own operation, becoming our next master craftsman, or taking your expertise anywhere in the industry.

We’re not interested in resume collectors or job hoppers. We want someone who sees this as the opportunity of a lifetime and is prepared to make the most of it – someone who understands that true mastery includes the ability to lead and develop others.

Are you ready to learn from the best, become a master craftsman, and eventually lead the next generation?

This is more than a job – it’s an apprenticeship in mastery, a leadership development program, and a chance to become part of a legacy that spans decades. If you’re ready for the challenge, we’re ready to invest in your future.