Company/Shop: Firebird Community Cycle

Position: Part-time Bike Mechanic and/or Educator - Barrie, ON

Job Description: Firebird Community Cycle is a registered not-for-profit, cycling education hub which offers an open and accessible drop-in DIY repair space and repair workshops. We are dedicated to the promotion of bicycle education and culture through the sustainable and accessible rebuilding, reusing, recycling and redistribution of all bicycle products.
The Bike Mechanic/Bike Repair Educator is responsible for delivery of the Bikes for All program based at the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) (134 Anne St. S, Barrie). Expectations include but are not limited to: staffing regular DIY shop hours, coordinating City of Barrie supported bike giveaway program with local social service agencies, repairing bikes to be given away, organizing and teaching three, 12 hour repair clinics for selected groups.

Key Responsibilities:
Teach bicycle maintenance and mechanical skills
Provide educational opportunities in a way that is friendly and inclusive
Maintain an accessible, positive, and safe working environment
Supervise volunteers, fostering participation and engagement
Act as a community liaison for bicycle resources
Work productively without supervision
Communicate promptly and effectively with fellow staff and volunteers
Track program participation and use
Contribute to development of Firebird’s programs and services
Assist in the operations of the shop, including tracking inventory, administration, and front-line customer service;

Qualifications:
1-2 years of previous work/volunteer experience in bike-related programming, education and training (or similar).
Strong, demonstrable knowledge and experience in bicycle mechanics
Strong teaching skills and working with diverse learning styles
Emergency CPR/First Aid
Able to obtain a Vulnerable Sectors Police Check


Assets:
Solid understanding of shop operations, including scheduling, inventory, and administration
Demonstrated experience event planning and coordination
Demonstrated public engagement and customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and ability levels

Wage/Salary: $25.00

Contact Name: Geri Poisson

Contact Email Address: firebirdcommunitycycle@yahoo.ca

Phone Number: (705) 828-1196

Company/Shop: Prairie Velo

Position: Leadership Team Opportunity (Senior Tech / Manager)

Job Description: Prairie Velo is offering a permanent full-time position for a Senior Tech / Manager who will be part of the Executive Management Team. In this position, the suitable candidate will be responsible and involved in; retail sales (in-store), repairs and custom builds, assembly (for our manufacturing division), inventory level management, service stocking and virtual sales support.

In addition, Prairie Velo has an opportunity for the right candidate to work with the Executive team on Business Development / Dealer Relations (details to be provided confidentially) for our growing distribution and manufacturing division.

Prairie Velo is prepared, for the right set of skills to offer industry-leading salary (paid bi-weekly) along with a transparent year-end bonus. Benefits include Wellness and Benefits plan, event participation allowance as well as paid travel for industry relations and product knowledge. Salary Range: $40,000-$50,000 (base).

We recognize the need for work-life balance and will be offering a generous vacation schedule (up to four weeks), along with winter "flex time" (during our winter shut down period).

Prairie Velo is a community-focused shop located in the heart of the Prairies, Winnipeg, with a vibrant local community and national reach.

Wage/Salary: $25

Contact Name: Brian Szklarczuk

Contact Email Address: brian@prairievelo.ca

Phone Number: (204) 403-0606

Website: http://www.prairievelo.ca

Submit Résumé By: 1/4/2023

Company/Shop: epRider

Position: Bicycle Mechanic – Full-time or Part-time

Job Description: Responsibilities:
• Electric bicycle maintenance and repairs
• Maintain and electronically update bicycle repair records
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Skills:
We require 1-2 years of shop experience
• Able to problem solve and work in a fast-paced environment
• Change and servicing of derailleur
• Servicing hydraulic brakes
• Brake levers (e-bike) and shifter levers replacement
• Familiar with e-bike electronics and parts

Wage/Salary: $22.00

Contact Name: Jurij Zurba

Contact Email Address: sales@eprider.ca

Phone Number: (416) 237-0168

Website: http://www.eprider.ca

Submit Résumé By: 1/23/2023

Company/Shop: Cycle Alaska

Position: Head Mechanic/ Service Manager

Job Description: Head Bike Mechanic/Service Manager

Year-round full-time position

Cycle Alaska is an independently owned and operated bike shop in the Capital of Alaska, Juneau. We carry TREK and Kona brands primarily. We are looking for a Lead Mechanic, full-time, year-round right now.


Cycle Alaska has one mission, to make great memories for our customers! We do everything we can to make that happen while caring for our team (employees). Cycle Alaska is proud to have been named one of NBDA's America's Best Bike Shops for EIGHT years running!



Cycle Alaska is a full-service retail bike shop that offers sales, rentals, repairs, and accessories year-round for everything from road to mountain to street to touring bikes. PLUS, we have electric bikes! We operate bike tours and rentals to show off our beautiful town from mid-April through early October. Our rentals range from urban hybrids to full suspension electric mountain bikes. And our rental fleet is at our employees' disposal to explore when available.


Juneau hovers just under 32,000 and offers a variety of outdoor adventures easily accessible. Of course, we have biking and endless amounts of hiking, kayaking, skiing, fishing, and other outdoor activities just a few steps from your home. In the winter, we downhill ski, snowboard, cross country ski, and hike. We get out and enjoy all that winter has to offer!


Sounds cool? We think so too! That's why we live here and love what we do.


The ideal candidate will be confident in their ability to perform repairs on various bicycle brands and types, familiar with all the bicycle components, comfortable interacting with customers, providing outstanding customer experiences, upholding our standards of excellence, and working in a team environment where we all support and help each other.


We are looking for a hard-working individual who takes pride in their work, has attention to detail, enjoys providing excellent customer service, and loves working on bikes. The right candidate will have the knowledge and skill to diagnose, repair, or adjust all bicycles and their components. As well as assist on the floor with sales, questions, phone calls, and point of sale.


Applicants must have five years of experience as a professional mechanic and some supervisory experience.


Compensation and benefits include:

Year-round position

40 hours a week, some overtime will be required during our peak season

$25-$30/ hour

Generous Benefits!

Up to $2,500 in Relocation Reimbursement

$5,000 Signing bonus!

Wage/Salary: $25

Contact Name: Abi Spofford

Contact Email Address: abi@cycleak.com

Phone Number: (907) 780-2253

Website: http://www.cycleak.com

Submit Résumé By: 1/31/2023

Company/Shop: Fix Coffee + Bikes

Position: Various Roles: Senior Mechanic; Front End Lead / Service Writer; Junior Bike Shop Employee

Job Description: Opened in early 2017, Fix is a coffee bar and bike shop, all under one roof in downtown Toronto’s west end. In addition to serving as a local community hub, we offer well-designed, quality bikes and accessories and provide professional, accessible repair services to urban cyclists, as well as those heading out on weekend adventures. The coffee bar focuses on serving exceptional quality coffee drinks, along with other types of beverages and some light food options, mainly baked goods, sandwiches and wraps made in house. Over its six years in business, Fix’s Bike Shop has grown into a full-service shop with the capacity to diagnose, troubleshoot and provide inventive solutions for the most challenging repairs and custom build requests. In 2023, Fix is expanding even more and is looking for Bike Industry Professionals to join our team.

Fix is currently recruiting for three positions, in anticipation of a busy 2023 season. Please visit our web site for full job descriptions, qualifications and compensation details.

1. Senior Mechanic - $22 - $25 per hour
2. Front End Lead / Service Writer - $22.50 - $25 per hour
3. Junior Bike Shop Employee - $17 - $20 per hour

To apply, please send a cover letter and resumé to info@fixcb.ca by February 20th, 2023.

Wage/Salary: $21

Contact Name: Fred Sztabinski

Contact Email Address: info@fixcb.ca

Phone Number: (416) 546-4349

Website: http://www.fixcb.ca/service/work-with-us/

Submit Résumé By: 2/20/2023