Company/Shop: The Bike Garage

Position: Bicycle mechanic

Job Description: Full job description

Salary $18-32

We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service to all customers and enjoy repeat visits and word-of-mouth referrals as a result. We hope that our ideals align with yours and we would love to have you on board our team!

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Energy, enthusiasm, and passion for all things cycling
Proficient bike mechanic skills with at least 1 year experience
Problem solver with positive working attitude
Knowledgeable within the cycling industry and regularly updates themselves on latest technologies
Effective and professional communicator with customers and team members
Passion for helping customers with their cycling needs
Detail oriented and striving for ongoing improvement in skills
JOB DUTIES:

Service Writing – scheduling bikes in for service and maintenance
Communicate with customers in a professional and positive manner
Completing all repairs to the highest standard
Build and prepare new bikes for display and sale
Actively maintain and clean work areas
Co-ordinating with staff on day-to-day duties
Other duties per request
ADDITIONAL:

Ideal but not essential; experience in using Google Suite and Lightspeed PoS
Bike Mechanic Experience at least 1 year

Wage/Salary: $18

Contact Name: Al Hussey

Contact Email Address: al@thebikegarage.ca

Phone Number: (705) 341-2859

Website: http://www.thebikegarage.ca

Submit Résumé By: June 30, 2024

Company/Shop: Hamilton Electric Bikes

Position: Part Time - Bike Mechanic, Sales and Service Rep

Job Description: We are a specialty ebike shop that sells and services ebikes, kick-scooters and accessories. We are heading onto the busy spring/summer season and need some help. We need a team member that can build ebikes from the box, service ebikes and kick scooters and has the ability to jump in when busy to help show and explain our products to customers and help them with test drives. This will be a part time job with the chance to stay on after the season if things work our great. We are also in the last stages of launching our new website that will be full ecommerce ready. So having some knowledge of online sales, computers and various computer programs like google docs, excel, dropbox, mailchimp, Square, Wordpress and Quickbooks would be an asset.

Wage/Salary: $19

Contact Name: Jay Higgins

Contact Email Address: info@hamiltonelectricbikes.ca

Phone Number: (905) 545-2424

Website: http://www.hamiltonelectricbikes.ca

Submit Résumé By: March 15, 2024

Company/Shop: Hamilton Electric Bikes

Position: Bike Mechanic, Sales and Service Rep

Job Description: We are a specialty ebike shop that sells and services ebikes, kick-scooters and accessories. We are looking to grow the team and need a team member that can build ebikes from the box, service ebikes and kick scooters and has the ability to jump in when busy to help show and explain our products to customers and help them with test drives. This will be a full time job. We are also in the last stages of launching our new website that will be full ecommerce ready. So having some knowledge of online sales, computers and various computer programs like google docs, excel, dropbox, mailchimp, Square, Wordpress and Quickbooks would be an asset.

Wage/Salary: $22

Contact Name: Jay Higgins

Contact Email Address: info@hamiltonelectricbikes.ca

Phone Number: (905) 545-2424

Website: http://www.hamiltonelectricbikes.ca

Submit Résumé By: March 15, 2024

Company/Shop: J&J CYCLE

Position: Filled

Job Description: Join Our Team as Lead Bicycle Mechanic in Kingston, Ontario!
Are you passionate about bicycles and possess exceptional mechanical skills? We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Lead Bicycle Mechanic to lead our dynamic team in Kingston, Ontario! If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a thriving cycling community, then this opportunity is for you.
Position: Lead Bicycle Mechanic
Location: Kingston, Ontario
Type: Part-time (24-32 hours per week), with the potential for full-time
Starting Date: Immediate
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership: Lead and inspire a team of skilled bicycle mechanics, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
Technical Expertise: Demonstrate advanced knowledge of bicycle mechanics, including repairs, maintenance, and customizations.
Customer Interaction: Provide excellent customer service, offering expert advice on bike repairs, upgrades, and maintenance.
Inventory Management: Oversee inventory, ensuring proper stock levels for essential parts and accessories.
Training and Development: Train and mentor junior mechanics, facilitating continuous learning and skill enhancement.
Qualifications:
Proven experience as a bicycle mechanic, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
In-depth knowledge of various bicycle types, components, and industry trends.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Passion for cycling and a customer-centric mindset.
What We Offer:
Competitive hourly wage.
Employee discounts on merchandise and services.
A supportive and fun work environment within Kingston's vibrant cycling community.
Part-Time Flexibility:
Position offers 24-32 hours per week, providing flexibility for work-life balance.
Possibility for full-time transition based on performance and desire.
Could suit a semi-retired individual looking to stay active and engaged in the cycling community.
How to Apply:
If you’re eager to leverage your mechanical skills to lead a team at J&J Cycle, If you are ready to take on the challenge working at Kingston's premier bicycle shop, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and leadership skills to chris.jjcycle@gmail.com. Please include "Lead Bicycle Mechanic Application" in the subject line.

Wage/Salary: $22

Contact Name: Chris Jones

Contact Email Address: chris.jjcycle@gmail.com

Phone Number: (613) 306-6100

Website: http://jjcycle.com

Submit Résumé By: February 23, 2024

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

Company/Shop: Ziggy's Cycle

Position: Service Coordinator

Job Description: The Service Coordinator is the first point of contact for customers needing service on their bike. Apart from broad mechanical knowledge, listening skills are the most important quality of the service writer. Customers of all varieties will approach the service writer with needs for their bike. Patience is also a very important skill. The Service Writer will be performing light repairs and will also need on certain days to work as a mechanic on work orders.

Job Description:
Writing work orders for bicycles needing repair
Advising customers when parts need to be replaced and recommended service that will allow the bike to perform better
Effective and professional communication with customers so they understand what work needs to be done to their bike
Ability to maintain quota for add-ons per bike, such as recommending performance upgrades and components upgrades
Checking over new bike purchases and installing accessories
Answering service phone calls and emails
Check work email and respond at the beginning and end of every shift
First point of contact if the mechanics have questions about work orders
Ensures the service writing area is always clean and tidy
Create mechanic’s schedule with Service Manager
Share product knowledge and enthusiasm for bikes with customers
Familiarity with all brands of Parts and Accessories we stock
Build and maintain relationships with customers
Familiarity with all our bike brands and models we stock
Assist in store operations, when necessary
Qualifications:
Previous experience not required but is recommended. Especially Bicycle mechanic and diagnostic knowledge.

The skills & traits that are necessary are that you are outgoing, enthusiastic, sociable, gregarious with a positive attitude, problem solving skills, strong interpersonal relationship skills.

We want a candidate to provide the best experience to our customers with their ability to remain positive when faced with adversity.

What We Offer:
• Competitive pay; Salary commensurate with experience wages range $17+

• Affordable health care and benefits to qualified employees that are full time

• Employee discount with bonuses when targets are met

• A fun, yet safe work environment

Wage/Salary:

Contact Name: Marta Generoux

Contact Email Address: info@ziggyscycle.ca

Phone Number: (519) 893-2963

Website: http://www.ziggyscycle.ca/jobs/were-hiring-pg387.htm

Submit Résumé By: 4/15/2022

Company/Shop: Cycling Into the Future

Position: Mechanical Director

Job Description: The Mechanical Director of Cycling Into The Future (CITF) is responsible for overseeing and leading the mechanical aspects of the organisation and programs, as well as the office and workshop space at 200 Webster, Kitchener.
Key duties include the management of the workshop and office, managing equipment, bike-refurbishing program, managing mechanics who work for CITF, inventory monitoring, purchasing parts and tools, and program support developing strategy and logistics.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Passion for cycling and for cycling education
Ability to relate to and work with kids
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong public speaking ability
High integrity leadership
Flexibility with respect to duties and working hours
Ability to build and maintain partnerships with many groups and individuals
Skills to collaborate with, and motivate, board members and other volunteers
Ability to teach others


PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Significant experience repairing all types of bikes and training people to repair bikes.
Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff
Ability to teach the process of basic bike repair and maintenance to teenagers and adults who bring varying levels of experience and skill to the task
Ability to convey, in an inspiring way, strategic vision to staff, board, volunteers and donors

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Managing Equipment: Manages equipment for the CITF program

Responsible for ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are ready for tuning up and refurbishing bikes
Responsible for budgeting for, and procuring, all equipment and supplies needed for tuning up and refurbishing bikes
Responsible for maintaining, repairing, keeping inventory and managing the storage of supplies and equipment
Responsible for organising the transportation of equipment

2) Managing Bike Refurbishing Program:

Responsible for managing the donation and pick-up of bikes
Responsible for training and communicating with volunteer home-mechanics
Responsible for organising bike refurbishing sessions and training volunteers in the repair and maintenance of bikes
Responsible for safety checking all bikes before they are given out.

3) Managing Mechanics: Recruiting, training, scheduling and supervising mechanics and technicians

Responsible for recruiting new mechanics and technicians to work with CITF
Responsible for developing and delivering training to prepare mechanics and technicians to work in schools
Responsible for scheduling mechanics and technicians to work in schools.
Responsible for supervising and supporting mechanics and technicians during work at schools

Wage/Salary: $25.00

Contact Name: Dan Enns

Contact Email Address: francecanada93@gmail.com

Phone Number: (519) 571-7838