Careers @ THE REFINERY

We’re expanding our team at THE REFINERY with passionate, professional, and energetic automobile and detailing enthusiasts.

Why work @ THE REFINERY?

You'll love working in our stylish, upscale facility in downtown Toronto. We've invested in creating a beautiful, comfortable and functional environment for our customers and our staff. 

We cater to the premium and exotic auto enthusiast segment, and accordingly we strive for exceptional results from our people. Best in class equipment, tools and supplies are all provided to you. We invest significantly in on-site and off-site training to ensure our staff are always improving their skills and knowledge to keep us on the leading edge of new products, new techniques and new lines of business. This also propels our employees to grow into more senior level positions within the company.

At THE REFINERY, unlike a mobile detailing business, customers come to you. The controlled conditions in our facility allow us to offer a wider breadth of detailing services, and to deliver the highest quality results possible. Our compensation packages at THE REFINERY are attractive, and include insurance and benefits.

And behind all of this at THE REFINERY is a proven senior leadership team with deep technical skills, business management experience, and team leadership abilities.

Who are we looking for?

THE REFINERY is looking for passionate, professional, and energetic automobile and detailing enthusiasts for a variety of technical roles (ie detailers), and business management personnel at our office. 

We look for people who are ambitious and who are enthusiastic about being ambassadors of our brand. People who are eager to work and grow with us. Those with a passion for constantly learning and improving, teaching and helping each other and customers, and striving for exceptional results in everything they do.

We favor strong communicators with a strong customer-centric attitude. We are fun but professional; team players eager to help and assist one another so we can ALL deliver our best each day while constantly improving ourselves.

What roles are available?

THE REFINERY currently has a variety of technical and administrative positions available.

1. Detailing Apprentice
   This role is for passionate enthusiasts who are relatively new to detailing (< 2 years experience) and motivated to improve and expand their skills by learning from the best.
   
   The Detailing Apprentice directly supports the Detailing Technicians and Detailing Team Lead with various vehicle prep procedures prior to paint correction, coating applications and paint protection film installations.
   
   Once the Detailing Apprentice has demonstrated a mastery of these skills and a positive working attitude, s/he will be encouraged to apply for a Detailing Technician role.
   
   If you're interested in applying, please send a resume highlighting your skills and experiences to careers@therefinery.ltd.
   
   
   
2. Detailing Technician
   The Detailing Technician is for passionate enthusiasts who are already experienced auto detailers. S/he must be able to confidently demonstrate all of the key skills and methodologies related to safe vehicle cleaning and  prep, paint correction methods, and sealant/coating application.
   
   Once the Detailing Technician has demonstrated a mastery of these skills and a positive working attitude, s/he will be encouraged to apply for the Detailing Master Technician role.
   
   If you're interested in applying, please send a resume highlighting your skills and experiences to careers@therefinery.ltd.
   
   
   
3. Detailing Master Technician & Team Lead
   The Detailing Master Technician is the most senior level role on the Technical / Detailing team. S/he must be an expert in machine polishing and paint correction techniques, sealant and coating application, and paint protection film products and installation techniques.
   
   The Team Lead(s) will be selected from our group of Master Technicians and will be expected to drive for excellence from the Technical / Detailing team through actively coaching, teaching, and providing feedback to the team members. This role is the backbone of the Technical / Detailing team, and our success will rely on the Team Lead
   
   Strong communication, presentation and team leadership skills are a must for this role. S/he will be expected to lead more formal training sessions about various detailing topics.
   
   If you're interested in applying, please send a resume highlighting your skills and experiences to careers@therefinery.ltd.
   
   
   
4. Paint Protection Film (PPF) Installer
   The PPF Installer role is for expert installers with > 2 years of full-time experience. This role works closely with the Detailing Technicians, so strong teamwork and communication is critical for success.
   
   This person must be familiar with product specifications, advanced installation techniques including free-hand (ie "bulk") installations, and the use of template software and plotter/cutter machinery.
   
   If you're interested in applying, please send a resume highlighting your skills and experiences to careers@therefinery.ltd.
   
   
   
5. Product Sales Manager
   The Product Sales Manager role is an office position based out of our facility at THE REFINERY. S/he is responsible for managing all aspects of our detailing product sales division. This includes our product catalog, supplier relationships, and inventory management for our in-store and online channels.
   
   This role will be expected to manage key financial drivers for the department including margin, cash-flow and receivables, write-offs, inventory turns and obsolescence. S/he must be capable of forecasting sales (volumes and revenues), and achieving sales targets.
   
   The Sales Manager will source new products and suppliers, and be the lead for negotiating terms, costs and pricing. This role may have direct reports, so strong communication and leadership skills are critical for success.
   
   If you're interested in applying, please send a resume highlighting your skills and experiences to careers@therefinery.ltd.
   
   
   
6. Marketing Manager
   The Marketing Manager role is an office position based out of our facility at THE REFINERY. 
   
   This person is responsible for driving brand awareness and enthusiast community involvement to support THE REFINERY's growth ambitions. Strong emphasis will be on social media content creation and distribution. A deep understanding and enthusiasm for social media platforms and strategies is critical for success. 
   
   This role will also be expected to coordinate special live events at THE REFINERY and in the community to drive interest and awareness of our brand and values, including corporate social responsibility.
   
   If you're interested in applying, please send a resume highlighting your skills and experiences to careers@therefinery.ltd.