Company/Shop: Black Arrow Cycles

Position: Salesperson / mechanic

Job Description: We are looking for a salesperson with extensive knowledge of bicycles, components, and accessories, as well as the ability to relay information in a clear and accessible manner. Our customers come from diverse backgrounds and have varying levels of familiarity with bicycles and the products that we carry. Our goal as a shop is that we never “sell” anything, but rather help customers find what they are looking for, and give them the information they need to make choices about our products for themselves. We would be willing to train the right individual, so we will also consider an applicant who has a basic working knowledge of bicycles, and is a quick learner.

As one of our sales staff, you’d be responsible for inventory management, customer service, assisting mechanics, and shop maintenance. Things can get pretty busy, so an ability to work under pressure and multi-task is important. Some stuff is heavy, so you would need to be comfortable lifting 40 lbs. We are a small shop, so mechanics and sales staff work closely together, and there is often overlap between the positions – our sales staff often assist with repairs, and our mechanics need to be comfortable working with customers. We are a commuter-oriented shop, so familiarity with bicycles and bicycle commuting is an asset.

This is a permanent, full-time position. Pay is commensurate with experience.

Interested applicants can write to jesse@blackarrowcycles.ca with a resume and a short note telling us about your connection to cycling, relevant experience, and why you want to work with Black Arrow Cycles.

Wage/Salary:

Contact Name: Jesse Robertson

Contact Email Address: jesse@blackarrowcycles.ca

Phone Number: (226) 336-2571

Website: http://www.blackarrowcycles.ca

Submit Résumé By 10/31/2021

Company/Shop: Ridehouse Cycles Inc

Position: Intermediate Mechanic and Shop Help

Job Description: We're looking for a Service Lead / Mechanic who is proactive and has a positive attitude. Our ideal candidate is always willing to lend a hand if needed in all aspects of the shop life.

Our ideal candidate:
A stickler for detail
Familiar with ordering from suppliers
Flexible - working through extensive busy periods with ease
Pleasant and patient with customers and staff
We are looking for someone who knows their way around all sorts of bikes, bike components, and suspension systems. Experience servicing electric-assist bikes is required.
Bonus points for familiarity with Lightspeed POS & ECom.


What we offer:

Competitive Pay
Flexible Hours
Employee discounts on bikes, parts & accessories
Yearly stipend for training and/or education
Entry fees paid for races or events

If this sounds interesting to you or someone you know, please send your CV to info@ridehouse.ca.

Wage/Salary: $25

Contact Name: Ridehouse Cycles

Contact Email Address: matt@ampedupbikes.com

Phone Number: (416) 792-2453

Website: http://ridehouse.ca

Submit Résumé By: 9/30/2021

Company/Shop: Racer Sportif Oakville

Position: Full Time Bicycle Technician

Job Description: ARGUABLY THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD. IF YOU LOVE BIKES THAT IS...

If you eat, sleep, breathe bikes, and are mechanically inclined. You just may have found your dream career. Racer Sportif is looking to add a new bicycle technician to our team.

IS YOUR CURRENT SHOP CLOSED, OR HAS LAYED OFF STAFF?

DO YOU HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE AS A BICYCLE TECHNICIAN WORKING IN A RETAIL ENVIRONMENT?

WOULD YOU ENJOY WORKING ALONG A GREAT TEAM AND BE REWARDED WITH A GREAT SALARY + BENEFITS?

If you answered YES to 2 or more of these questions, please inquire and submit your resume to info@racersportif.com



Employment Opportunities


Full Time Service Technician

Racer Sportif Oakville is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team. If you are looking for a fun and exciting job, where you will be immersed amongst the cycling community, then look no further.

Responsibilities of a Bicycle Technician include (but are not limited to): Inspect, repair and service the bikes of our vast clientele, along with maintaining our floor models and demo bikes. Maintain a clean and safe work environment, assist in daily operations of the bike shop, and perform register transactions. Demonstrate a professional standard of customer service with an enthusiastic, friendly, positive attitude and work well as a part of a team. We are looking to fill full-time and part-time positions. Must be proficient working with road specific drivetrain systems along with Di2 tuning, hydraulic brakes, wheel truing, and complete bike disassembly and rebuilds. Experience in a high-volume bike shop and a robust knowledge of various bicycle components, service tools, and machinery required. Experience in customer service and point of sale operations preferred.

Wage / Salary is negotiable and will be based on Experience.

Wage/Salary: $20.00

Contact Name: Frank Mizerski

Contact Email Address: info@racersportif.com

Phone Number: (905) 815-2100

Website: http://www.racersportif.com

Submit Résumé By: 12/31/2021

Company/Shop: McPhail's Cycle

Position: Bike Mechanic

Job Description: McPhail's Cycle and Sport in Waterloo, Ontario, is seeking full time Service Technician mechanic. Applicants need:

•Experience as a bike mechanic in a full service shop

• A personal responsibility for completing work in an efficient and professional manner

• Excel in customer service

• Willing to work as a team member

• A passion for cycling

Must be willing to work weekends, and potential overtime

Our shop is located in Uptown Waterloo and has a rich history of serving all cycling clientele. Our current line includes Cervelo, Kona, Opus, Raleigh and Specialized, although we service all brands.

Position: Service Technician

Reports To: Service Manager
Summary
The Service Technician is responsible for providing mechanical repairs and maintenance to bicycles and other merchandise at McPhail's Cycle and Sport.

The primary responsibilities and areas of impact for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Complete repairs and maintenance of bicycles and installation of accessories in a timely manner.

• Ensure understanding of customer's needs and clearly explain any concerns.

• Apply customer service skills to exceed customer's expectations.

• Process and check in/out bikes following proper procedures.

• Provide feedback to the Service Manager on ideas to improve the department.

• Promote McPhail's Cycle and Sport's mission, values, and standards.

Store Operations

• Responsible for following all store policies and procedures.

• Maintain a clean work area and assist in keeping the service area presentable.

• Development.

• Continually challenge self to enhance mechanical skills and familiarity of products.


Position Requirements

• Prior bicycle mechanic and assembly experience.

• Ability to communicate and interact with a diverse population.

• Mechanically inclined and solid problem solving skills.

• Present a strong customer service focus.

• Ability to multitask and work with many customers at one time.

• Knowledge of computers and technology.

• Dedication to get the job done.


Working Conditions

• Ability to stand, sit and use hands for extended periods of time.

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques.

• Exposure to various potentially hazardous chemicals such as grease and cleaning solutions.


Compensation

• Competitive Experience-based wage.

• Year round employment

Wage/Salary:

Contact Name: Jordan Bonneville

Contact Email Address: info@mcphailscycle.com

Phone Number: (519) 886-4340

Website: http://www.mcphailscycle.com

Submit Résumé By: 11/1/2021

Company/Shop: Hamilton Bike Share

Position: Bike Mechanic

Job Description: Bike Mechanic

Full-time; 40 hours per week

Salary: $40,000/yr ($20/hr); 3 weeks paid vacation time

Free unlimited access to bike share

Location: Hamilton, Ontario

Start Date: ASAP - mid August

Who We Are:

Hamilton Bike Share Inc. is the not-for-profit organization that operates the year-round 825 bike public bike sharing system and hosts the Everyone Rides Initiative, an equity program that is designed to remove barriers to accessing bikes through subsidized membership options, programming and community engagement. Our mission is “to enhance the quality of urban life by improving equitable access to bicycles in Hamilton.” The organization is powered by a hard working, passionate, and resilient team of people who care about our city and the benefits of bike share.

Who You Are

You’re a skilled bike mechanic who is excited to help keep Hamilton Bike Share’s fleet in tip top shape. You bring previous bike mechanic experience to the role, are meticulous, have an eye for detail, and can work quickly and efficiently. You’re able to work independently to complete tasks, and are self-motivated to ensure your tasks are completed to a high standard. You are skilled in working with tools, and know your way around a bike.

The Opportunity:

The Bike Mechanic’s primary responsibility is to maintain bikes to keep the system running efficiently and safely. This involves inspecting bikes, making daily repairs, and troubleshooting issues with technology related to the bikes. The position is based out of a workshop, with some tasks to be completed in the field by bike or a vehicle.

Responsibilities:

Complete work orders for bikes properly and in a timely manner

Conduct daily bike maintenance, repair and safety testing

Ensure processes are properly and accurately documented

Perform data entry as required

Ride bicycles to perform maintenance tasks throughout the service area as needed

Ride bikes outside to test performance of bike and technology (i.e. GPS testing)

Assist with installing, moving and removing hubs and bikes as necessary

Requirements:

2+ years of experience with bike maintenance and repair

Confident riding a bike in an urban setting;

Ability to move and lift 50 lbs;

Experience using a computer and general office software to document processes

Assets:

Valid “G” or “G2” Driver’s License

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move bikes weighing up to 50 pounds

Our organization is committed to equity and anti-racism, and we seek to cultivate an inclusive team and welcoming workplace. We encourage candidates from diverse identities to apply, including people who identify as BIPOC and/or racialized, people with disabilities, and people from the LGBTQ2S+ community.

How To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume in one PDF addressed to Megan Anevich: jointheteam@hamiltonbikeshare.ca by 11:59pm on August 8th. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

The cover letter must include the following in order to be considered:

Why we should choose you for this particular role

Your direct experience with bike maintenance

Your earliest start date

Wage/Salary: $20

Contact Name: Megan Anevich

Contact Email Address: jointheteam@hamiltonbikeshare.ca

Phone Number: (416) 509-4305

Website: https://hamilton.socialbicycles.com/

Submit Résumé By: 8/8/2021

Company/Shop: Overlander Sports

Position: Lead Bike Mechanic/Lead Shop Technician

Job Description: Summary: This position requires a bicycle mechanic who is able to complete high level repairs such as wheel builds, hydraulic brake bleeds, electronic shifting diagnostics, internally geared hub service and complete bicycle overhauls. Additional duties include hot waxing cross country skis and sharpening skates!

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform bike repairs ranging from minor adjustments to major overhauls

Capable of wheel building and truing

Ensure that proper safety practices are being followed

Ensure customer service standards are being met

Make sure that there is good communication between sales and service departments.

Help maintain a positive work environment

Maintain a high degree of cleanliness and organization of the repair shop, including maintenance of tools

Check work email and respond at the beginning and end of every shift

Assist Bike Department Manager with the bike parts inventory and purchasing

Ensure that necessary parts are in stock

Keep parts area organized, clean & labeled correctly

Parts have accurate price tags

Inventory is accurate

Unnecessary parts are returned or put on clearance

Perform inventory cycle counts as needed or directed


Education/Experience:
Minimum of one year of professional bicycle mechanic experience. Applicants with WBI or UBI will be given priority

Skills and Traits:
High level mechanical aptitude
Strong verbal communication skills
Team working skills
Organizational skills
High energy level
Resourceful
Confident
Strong team working skills
Possess basic mathematics skills
Ability to solve problems in various situations
Ability to work in a dynamic, multi-functional, multi-cultural environment
Enthusiastic, positive, analytical

Remuneration:
The successful candidate will be expected to work a forty-hour workweek, including most Saturdays with Sundays and one other weekday off. Wages commensurate with experience starting at $20/hr

Wage/Salary: $26

Contact Name: Ben Clark

Contact Email Address: bikes@overlandersports.com

Phone Number: (867) 873-2474

Website: http://Www.overlanderspirts.com

Submit Résumé By: 7/15/2021

Company/Shop: Lou's Performance Centre

Position: bike tech with winter work as ski tech

Job Description: We are a ski shop in Calgary that has always closed in the summer, but last year started operating as a busy bike repair centre. This year we have been able to add e-bikes from Batch. Our bike and ski tech has returned to BC so we need a bike tech. You will do all basic repairs and be responsible for maintaining repair shop inventory.

Wage/Salary: $20.00

Contact Name: Louis Rosenfeld

Contact Email Address: lou@lous.ca

Phone Number: (403) 288-8518

Website: http://www.lous.ca

Submit Résumé By: 5/15/2021

Company/Shop: Bohs Cycle & Sporting Goods

Position: Mechanic/ shop boss

Job Description: 32 year old business looking for someone to run the shop and wrench. Parts ordering/ bikes. Retail sales, 2500 repairs a year and lots of bikes to build, We also offer a lifetime limited tune up so keeps people coming back. Skate sharpening and ski and snowboard waxing also.

Wage/Salary: $15.00

Contact Name: Boh Van Tassel

Contact Email Address: bohscycle@sasktel.net

Phone Number: (306) 692-0477

Website: http://Bohscycle.ca

Submit Résumé By: 6/30/2021

Job Description: The eBike Technician's job is very important as we depend on well built and maintained electric bicycles to make the customer's experience a great one. The eBike Technician reports to the Service Manager, but is expected to be proactive and be able to manage his or her own time and responsibilities.

Responsibilities:
• Repair, check, and fix e-bikes following our Shop standards
• Prepare and build complete ebikes for in‐store ebike orders
• Fill out repair forms for all maintenance and repairs made on ebikes
• Keep the bench and the workshop clean and orderly
• Provide feedback about electric bicycles and be an active contributor to the service team
• Assist with general retail duties such as customer service, and inventory management

Skills
• Ability manage his or her own time and prioritize tasks
• Good team player and communicate clearly with customers
• Capable computer skills
• Able to problem solve and work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to potentially work longer hours during busy sales seasons

eBike Technical Skills:
• one to two years bicycle mechanical experience
• We will train the ideal candidate on the electrical systems on eBikes

Company/Shop: RBSM Sports

Position: bike tech

Job Description: Bike tech needed for year round full time work in Burlington, Ontario.

Offering $22/hr to start with long term opportunity for growth.

Wage/Salary: $22

Contact Name: Steve Beazley

Contact Email Address: steve@royalbirkdale.ca

Phone Number: (905) 379-3816

Website: http://rbsmsports.com

Submit Résumé By: 6/30/2021

Company/Shop: THE BICYCLE TAILOR

Position: Service Apprentice

Job Description: Service Apprentice
Job Description
The Service Apprentice at the Bicycle Tailor will provide reliable, honest, and
exceptional quality service while ensuring customers feel welcomed and
comfortable. Possesses a dedication to exceeding expectations.
The Ideal Candidate
 2+ years of mechanical experience working on bicycles in a bike shop setting is
required.
 Experience using a POS.
 Excellent written and verbal communication.
 Strong attention to detail, organized, and the ability to manage time and prioritize
workflows for self and team.
 Intrinsically motivated, positive work ethic with a passion for all things cycling.
 Able to work both independently and as a member of a team.
 Adaptable, teachable and thrives in a dynamic environment.
Your Responsibilities:
 To assist the Service Manager in all required capacities.
 Repair and maintain all make and model bicycles and cycling equipment.
 To advance your technical skills.
 Assist service writing; provide customers with accurate cost estimate quotes and
maintenance suggestions.
 Learn to accurately complete bike builds, repairs, tune ups, sales checks, and
accessory installation on time and with the highest quality standards.
 Maintain organized and efficient service areas.
 Work closely with the Service Manager and Store Manager assisting with the
daily operations of the store including closing sales, order management, and
customer service.
 Commitment to learning new skills and share knowledge about new products and
repair techniques.
 Help customers with new bike and gear sales and service.
 Assist sales associates and customers with technical questions and purchases.
 Learn, understand, and adhere to established company policy, programs, and
standards.
 Perform other tasks assigned by the owner.
Service Skills: Responsible working directly with the repair shop operations at an
apprentice level maintaining excellent quality service and support. Contributes to the
overall success of the company by participating in all aspects of the business. Highly
fluent at diagnosing and fixing all types of mechanical issues on all types of bicycles
including, but not limited to:
 Bottom bracket install and overhauls
 Brake install and adjustment including mechanical and hydraulic disc brakes
 Cassette and freewheel install
 Derailleur install and adjustment
 Familiarity with proper Wheel building and truing techniques
 Familiarity with E-Bike
 Familiar with Electronic Drivetrain and willing to learn
Apprentice Skills:
 Completion of all assigned tasks
 Establish tangible personal and store goals
 Assist other mechanics with repairs
 Follow proper safety practice and guidelines
 Ensure customer service standards are being met
 Help maintain a positive work environment
 Maintain a high degree of cleanliness and organization of the repair shop
 Responsible for ensuring the facilities of the building are working correctly
 Responsible for basic facility management and upkeep. (Responsibility assigned
by the owner)
Skills and Traits:
 Enthusiasm
 Mathematical skills
 Mechanical skills
 Strong verbal communication skills
 Team working skills
 Organisational skills
 High energy level
 Resourcefulness
 Confidence
 Strong leadership and team working skills
 Strong record keeping skills
 Ability to accurately calculate figures and amounts
 Ability to read, analyze and interpret parts and labour reports, productivity
reports, labor and sales reports, actuals, etc.
 Ability to solve problems in various situations
 Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
 Ability to work in a dynamic, multi-functional environment

Wage/Salary: $17

Contact Name: MIKE CLARK

Contact Email Address: info@thebicycletailor.ca

Phone Number: (226) 383-2453

Website: http://thebicycletailor.ca

Submit Résumé By: 7/3/2021

Company/Shop: Downtown Bike Hounds

Position: Senior Mechanic

Job Description: About Downtown Bike Hounds

Founded in 2008, we are a small shop with big responsibilities. Our friendly, inclusive community-focussed bicycle shop provides full service repairs to bicycles of all types. Our diverse customer base relies on us to maintain their equally diverse bicycles, from standard 3x9 commuter bikes to 1x12 MTBs to 3 wheeled cargo bikes to IGH Dutch bikes to kids’ bikes.

The Role

The Senior Bicycle Mechanic works with their Mechanic colleagues under the Shop Manager to perform high quality repairs with quick turnaround to customers who rely on their bikes for daily transportation needs. Drawing on previous experience in a commercial or co-operative bike shop, the Senior Mechanic has the confidence to work with minimal supervision and perform repairs that follow industry standards for safety and workmanship.

Pay: $17.50 - $19.50 per hour
Weekly Hours: 30 - 45 per week according to workshop needs
Employment Term: Seasonal from April 1 through August 31

Option to extend the employment term may be available depending on shop needs.

Requirements
At least two season’s worth experience at a retail bicycle shop
Passing our practical interview portion (performing a sample repair)
A passion for cycling
Formal mechanic training is an asset but not an absolute requirement

How to Apply

Send your resume with a cover letter describing in brief your mechanic experience and reasons for interest in Downtown Bike Hounds to wrenching@bikehounds.ca before 5pm Wednesday March 31.

Wage/Salary: $18.50

Contact Name: Sean Burak

Contact Email Address: wrenching@bikehounds.ca

Phone Number: (905) 525-9497

Website: http://bikehounds.ca

Submit Résumé By: 3/31/2021