Young Professionals in the Auto care sector community

The Young Professionals in the Auto care sector (YPA) community consists of Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) members under the age of 45 who are looking to climb the ladder in the auto care sector. Through mentoring, thought leadership, and network building opportunities, this community aims to be the trusted voice and resource that leads innovation in Canada’s auto care sector for the next generation of auto care professionals.

How to join the community

Membership in the YPA community is open to young executives (executives or managers) younger than 45 years of age from AIA Canada member companies in good standing, including those being on-track for senior positions within their companies.

Applications to join the Community are accepted year-round via an online form. Following this a member of the AIA Canada team will contact you to obtain further details on your career path and future goals, and to confirm the status of your application.

Drive your career in the auto care sector

Apply now to join a Community who will support your career growth by expanding your network and assist you in becoming a thought leader in Canada’s auto care industry.

Join the Young Professionals in the Auto care sector community today to drive your career forward.

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Upcoming events

Young Leader of the Year Award

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The leading voice of young professionals in the auto care sector

The YPA community is led by a standing committee of the AIA Canada Board of Directors—it is the leading voice of the YPA community. It consists of a minimum of 10 members who strive to better the experience of young professionals in the auto care sector by working closely with AIA Canada management to access current industry information, activities and resources for the community.

Meet the YPA Committee members.

Recent Young Professionals in the Auto care sector community news

Student Aftermarket Day 2023: A how-to on creating individual career paths

November 23, 2023

The 2023 Student Aftermarket Day was a success! On November 22nd, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) and its Young Professionals in the Auto care sector (YPA) Committee organized a Career showcase and informative sessions to provide students with the opportunity to explore careers in the automotive aftermarket....

Moving forward, together, with David Pley

November 7, 2023

Registered Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), car enthusiast, and experienced strategy and finance leader, David Pley is not new to the auto care industry. Knowing the importance of building strong relationships to foster innovation, David Pley recently joined the Young Professionals in the Auto care sector (YPA) community to expand his...

Pushing for a cleaner future in the auto care industry

October 6, 2023

Patrick Verriet understands the importance of developing strong relationships in the auto care sector while also planning for a sustainable future. Key Account Manager at MANN+HUMMEL, Chairperson for the Young Professionals in the Auto Care Sector, and a board member at the Automotive Material Stewardship of Ontario, Verriet balances two...