Automotive manufacturing has always been an important part of Canada’s economy, employing half a million Canadians. Electrificiation and its associated infrastructure is creating new job opportunities and ensuring the sector is secure for generations to come.
To find out more about the new job opportunities in the electric transportation field, we spoke with Emmanuel Davalos, a Quebec-based service technician for New Economy Canada partner Flo.
Can you tell us about your job?
I am a Service Technician on the road for FLO. My role involves repairing our charging stations. I have a service vehicle and I take care of residential and commercial charging stations (including fast charging ones) when we get service calls.
What does your day to day look like?
Every day, I have an itinerary of the maintenance tasks to be completed. On an average day, my route includes between five and seven stops. The service calls are varied, which keeps things interesting! I especially enjoy helping people and answering their questions about our charging stations. Since I cover a large territory in Quebec, I spend a lot of time on the road, allowing me to see new landscapes every day!
What are your favourite parts of your job?
I’ve been with FLO for a little over three years, and I particularly appreciate that every day is different. The types of repairs aren’t repetitive! I chose this role mainly because the electrification of transportation is a field that will keep evolving for many years to come. I enjoy being outdoors, despite sometimes facing bad weather!
What was your career path to get to this job?
Before training to become an electromechanics technician seven years ago, I had a completely different career path. When I was younger, I studied hospitality and tourism, but I quickly realized that the balance between work hours and family obligations was difficult. I then completed a degree in communications and audiovisual production. I started my own audiovisual production company, which even took me to Bolivia to document local projects with Indigenous communities. Upon my return, I sought a more stable career with international potential. In addition to a diploma in electromechanics, I also completed a diploma in industrial robotics automation. I’m dedicated to continuous improvement and I love the world of robotics!
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