EMPLOYMENT

We are now hiring for our 2024 FALL SEASON. Our season runs from May to October with the option to work full time or part-time in the Fall (September & October). This season we will be offering Full-time staff members with the option to work a 4-Day work week during the months of May, June, July & August.

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

(NOW HIRING FOR FALL)

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 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

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: $18 to $20 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 store opens and closes according to operating standards
Ensure all bikes have been returned on time
Ensure all reserved bikes are prepped and ready to go
Ensure staff breaks are taken on time
Identify out of order bikes and take the appropriate action to repair bikes in a timely and efficient manner
Ensure all bikes have been checked, cleaned and put away properly
Ensure store has been secured properly at close
Ensure slushie machines are operating correctly, optimized and refilled
Ensure store opens in a timely manner and tasks are conducted efficiently
Ensure the proper use of smartphones, computers, and point of sales systems to track outgoing and incoming rental equipment, accept and fulfil bike rental orders and reservations, track maintenance and communicate with clients and team members
Option to give guided tours

Bike Hero (Maintenance Lead)

(NOW HIRING FOR FALL)

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

Description: 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

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.