Algonquin Park/Brent – Rental and Maintenance Staff

Algonquin Outfitters, Ontario, Canada; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Algonquin Outfitters is seeking Rental and Maintenance staff for their Brent Store location, offering a unique opportunity to work and live in Algonquin Park. Responsibilities include property maintenance, assisting with gear rentals, and delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced outdoor environment. Candidates should possess knowledge of outdoor gear and have strong interpersonal skills to enhance customer experiences.

Benefits

Free outdoor gear use

Lakeside staff accommodation

Unique experience in Algonquin Park

Qualifications

• Previous experience in equipment rental or outfitting environment preferred.
• Experience with manual labor including painting and maintenance is an asset.
• Knowledge of outdoors and gear to assist customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the property, including painting and grounds upkeep.
• Assist with rental procedures for products.
• Provide excellent customer service and create positive experiences.

Skills

Customer Service

Knowledge of outdoor gear

Interpersonal skills

Manual labour experience

Job description

*Please note that a cover letter is required for any application for this position.

This posting is for a current vacancy.

Are you looking to:

• Live and play in Algonquin Park?
• Spend the summer in our lakeside staff accommodation?
• Use outdoor gear for free?
• Experience one of Algonquin’s Most Unique Places?

AO is actively seekingRental and Maintenancestaff to join our team at our Brent Store (Cedar Lake) Location. Learn from a legend who has spent his life in Algonquin Park and experience historic Cedar Lake and the community of Brent.

The Brent Store on Cedar Lake is our most remote location, so a desire to live in this environment is important.

As one of ourRental and Maintenancestaff, you aren’t just renting out equipment, maintaining our property, you are helping people get outside and lead active and adventurous lifestyles. Here’s a few things you will do in this job:

• Maintenance – Maintain the property. Paint, mow, and keep it looking great.
• Rentals – assist with rental procedures for our products.
• Handle Gear – Give out and return our rental equipment, clean care for and store gear between trips.
• Customer Service – create an awesome experience and deliver excellent customer service.

What will you bring to us?

• Previous experience in a equipment rental or outfitting environment (this is ideal, but attitude and enthusiasm count for a lot!).
• Experience with manual labour. Painting, grounds maintenance, general repairs is an asset.
• Knowledge and love of the outdoors, equipment, and gear with confidence to provide advice and knowledge to our customers.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with an engaging and approachable personality.

We need someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can multitask & prioritize, follow through thoroughly on tasks with little supervision, and has a high standard of quality in all that they do. And it goes without saying that in the retail world, we are open on weekends and some holidays, so we need our associates to be willing to work these hours.

Accessibility and Accommodation:
Algonquin Outfitters is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We will work with you to meet your needs in a manner that respects your dignity and independence, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.