EMPLOYMENT 2025

We are now hiring for our 2025 SEASON. Our season runs from May to October with the option to work full-time or part-time in the Fall (September & October). This will be our 3rd season offering full-time staff members with the option to work a 4-Day work week during the months of May, June, July & August.

If you love bikes, we want to hear from you! We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Whether you’re a seasoned bike expert or just love bikes, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can grow and thrive.

Browse our current job openings below and apply today to become a part of our team!

Available Positions for 2025:

Bike Rental Attendant
Tour Guide
Lead Tour Guide
Team Leader (Apply early!)
Maintenance Lead
Brand Ambassador (Apply early!)

Equity Statement

I Heart Bikes strives to create a diverse, team-oriented, safe and supportive environment for all team members. Applicants are welcome from Indigenous Peoples, African Nova Scotians, and those self-identifying with a visible or invisible disability, member of a visible minority, immigrant, or member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. If you wish to self-identify as a member of one of these groups, we encourage you to do so.

Bike Rental Attendant

The primary goal of this job is the successful fulfillment of bike rental orders and reservations from start to finish in a way that maximizes client satisfaction while creating a diverse, team-oriented, safe, and supportive environment for all team members along with the proper care of our bike inventory and day-to-day store operations on the very busy Halifax Boardwalk.

Pay Scale: $15.20 to $17 per hour

Hours: 35 to 40 hrs per week (option for 4 Day work week 36 hrs); part-time option available & flexible start date

Requirements:

Proficiency in English both written and oral
French or another spoken language is considered an asset
Interest in bike maintenance and bicycling; bike maintenance experience will be considered a plus
Proponent will complete a 30 day on-the-job bike maintenance training program
Enjoy working outdoors in a fast-paced environment; prepared to work in a variety of outdoor conditions including heat, rain and more cold temperatures on the shoulder season (May & October)
Self-starter
Active, energetic individual
Punctual, dependable

Responsibilities:

Fulfill bike rental reservations and orders
Open store and properly set-up for the day
Close store and properly store equipment for use next day
Ensure all rental equipment is returned and in adherence to the rental agreement
Greet and assist customers
Option to give guided tours

Tour Guide

As a Tour Guide, you’ll lead groups of cyclists on guided tours of Halifax, showcasing the city’s history, landmarks, and cultural attractions. If you’re passionate about cycling, history, and customer service, we want to hear from you!

Pay Scale: $17 to $19 per hour

Hours: 35 to 40 hrs per week (option for 4 Day work week 36 hrs); part-time option available & flexible start date

Responsibilities:

Lead guided bike tours of various durations and difficulties, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants
Share knowledge of Halifax’s history, landmarks, and cultural attractions
Develop and maintain an understanding of the city’s bike infrastructure, roads, and traffic patterns
Ensure the safety and well-being of tour participants, providing clear instructions and guidance throughout the tour
Collaborate with other guides and staff to ensure seamless tour operations and high-quality customer service
Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills
Provide feedback and insights to improve tour content, routes, and overall customer experience
Maintain a high level of physical fitness and ability to ride a bike for extended periods
Fulfill responsibilities of Bike Rental Attendant when necessary

Requirements:

Strong interest in Halifax’s history, culture, and bike infrastructure
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Physical ability to ride a bike for extended periods (up to 4 hours)
Reliable, punctual, and able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
Proficiency in English both written and oral
Interest in bike maintenance and bicycling; bike maintenance experience will be considered a plus
Complete a 30-day on-the-job training bike maintenance, tour and safety training
Enjoy working outdoors in a fast-paced environment; prepared to work in a a variety of outdoor conditions including heat, rain and more cold temperatures on the shoulder season (May & October)
Active, energetic individual
French or another spoken language is considered an asset

Lead Tour Guide

As a Lead Tour Guide, you’ll be responsible for delivering exceptional guided bike tours to our customers, showcasing the beauty and charm of Halifax while motivating and supporting your peers in doing the same. If you’re passionate about cycling, Halifax, and customer service, we want to hear from you!

Pay Scale: $18 to $19 per hour

Hours: 35 to 40 hrs per week (option for 4 Day work week 36 hrs)

Requirements:

Strong interest in Halifax’s history, culture, and bike infrastructure
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficiency in English both written and oral
French or another spoken language is considered an asset
Interest in bike maintenance and bicycling; bike maintenance experience will be considered a plus
Physical ability to ride a bike for extended periods (up to 4 hours)
Reliable, punctual, and able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
Complete a 30-day on-the-job training bike maintenance, tour and safety training
Enjoy working outdoors in a fast-paced environment; prepared to work in a a variety of outdoor conditions including heat, rain and more cold temperatures on the shoulder season (May & October)
Self-starter
Active, energetic individual
Punctual, dependable

Responsibilities:

Lead guided bike tours of various durations and difficulties, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants
Provide expert knowledge of Halifax’s history, landmarks, and cultural attractions
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the city’s bike infrastructure, roads, and traffic patterns
Ensure the safety and well-being of tour participants, providing clear instructions and guidance throughout the tour
Manage group dynamics, handling any conflicts or issues that may arise during the tour
Collaborate with other guides and staff to ensure seamless tour operations and high-quality customer service
Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills
Provide feedback and insights to improve tour content, routes, and overall customer experience
Maintain a high level of physical fitness and ability to ride a bike for extended periods
Fulfill responsibilities of a Bike Rental Attendant when necessary

Team Leader

The primary goal of this job is to a build a team that focuses on empowering youth with an entrepreneurial mindset to meet the day-to-day demands of this eco-tourism operation on the Halifax Boardwalk. Goals include the supervision and assistance in the successful fulfillment of bike rental and tour orders and reservations from start to finish in a way that maximizes client satisfaction while creating a diverse, team-oriented, safe, and supportive environment for all team members and the proper care of our bike inventory and day-to-day store operations on the very busy Halifax Boardwalk.

Pay Scale: $19 to $21 per hour

Hours: 35 to 40 hrs per week (option for 4 Day work week 36 hrs)

Requirements:

Preferably post-secondary students studying tourism, commerce, management, sustainability, entrepreneurship or another related field
Experience in a supervisor role is considered an asset
Effective leader with the ability to delegate tasks, motivate, and lead by example
Proficiency in English both written and oral
French or another spoken language is considered an asset
Interest in bike maintenance and bicycling; bike maintenance experience will be considered a plus
Proponent will complete a 30 day on-the-job bike maintenance training program
Enjoy working outdoors in a fast paced environment; prepared to work in a variety of outdoor conditions included heat, rain and more cold temperatures on the shoulder season (May & October)
Self-starter
Active, energetic individual
Ability to work independently or in a group

Responsibilities:

Ensure a safe & engaging work environment for all youth regardless of race, creed or those facing visible or invisible disabilities by constantly implementing, evaluating, and evolving best practices
Create a supportive and encouraging environment that encourages all team members to embrace failure as a learning opportunity
Optimize day-to-day operations to ensure operational excellence and efficiency. This includes delegating tasks such as prepping bike reservations, addressing out-of-order bikes, coordinating staff breaks, scheduling bike maintenance, or coordinating tour departures.
Provide ongoing training and feedback to staff
Evaluate and introduce new systems to meet the goals of operational excellence, team engagement and diversity, onsite safety, and customer satisfaction
Utilize technology to track rental equipment, manage reservations, and communicate effectively
Identify opportunities for new technologies that reduce errors and assist in repetitive tasks and meet business objectives
Listen actively to staff and customers actively working to incorporate feedback into operational standards and guidelines
Option to give guided tours

Bike Hero (Maintenance Lead)

Pay: $16 to $19 per hour

Hours: 35 to 40 hrs per week (option for 4 Day work week 36 hrs); part-time option available

This position is for an individual passionate about bicycle mechanics. Interested parties do not need to be able to complete all tasks immediately but must have a keen interest in bicycle mechanics and a desire to problem solve, work with their hands, and hone their skills. This position must also perform all tasks related to our Bike Rental Attendant position.

Skills you have or are building:

Fix & identify sources of flats
Replace tires
Replace Spokes
Remove and install cassettes
True Wheels both laterally and radially
Perform HUB adjustments
Remove and install pedals
Replace chains, brake pads
Familiarity with maintaining mechanical and hydraulic disc brakes
Perform rotor truing and replacement
Straighten bent derailleurs
Install and adjust front and rear derailleurs; perform indexing

Responsibilities:

Assess and resolve out of order bikes in timely manner
Work with Supervisor and Staff to complete regularly scheduled maintenance
Support team members to build their maintenance skills
Monitor parts inventory and submit low quantities for reorder to supervisor

Brand Ambassador

We’re seeking a highly motivated and creative Brand Ambassador to join our team at I Heart Bikes. As a Brand Ambassador you’ll play a key role in developing and implementing our social media strategy, creating engaging content, and growing our online presence as well finding new and creative ways to engage and interact with our community on the vibrant Halifax Waterfront.

Pay Scale: $18 to $20 per hour

Hours: 35 to 40 hrs per week (option for 4 Day work week 36 hrs)

Requirements:

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program (marketing, communications, business, etc.) or recent graduate
Preferably 1-2 years of experience in social media marketing or a related field
Strong understanding of social media platforms, their features, and how to leverage them for marketing purposes
Excellent content creation skills (writing, photography, videography, etc.)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with social media management tools and analytics software
Knowledge of SEO principles and how to optimize social media content for search

Responsibilities:

Assist in developing and implementing an engaging social media strategy that enhances our brand and engages our community
Create high-quality, engaging content (posts, stories, reels, etc.) that showcases our brand, products, and services
Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and reviews on social media in a timely and professional manner
Find ways to increase customer feedback and online reviews
Collaborate with our team to brainstorm new ideas, campaigns, and promotions
Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends, best practices, and platform changes
Assist in the day-to-day operations when necessary to provide bike rentals and guided tours

Interested?

If you are interested in being a part of our team, please get in touch by sending your resume and cover letter to info@iheartbikeshfx.com or by filling up this form below.