Algonquin Park / Portage Store – Rental and Outfitting Associate

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

Job summary

Algonquin Outfitters is seeking enthusiastic Rental and Outfitting Associates to join the team at the Portage Store – Canoe Lake location. This summer, you will assist customers with equipment rentals, provide excellent service, and ensure a positive experience in a fun, outdoor environment. Join our team for a great opportunity to connect with nature and work in beautiful Algonquin Park!

Benefits

On-site parking

Store discount

Rental gear at no charge

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an equipment rental or outfitting environment preferred.
• Confidence to learn and provide advice about outdoor gear.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and engaging personality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with rental procedures and customer service.
• Clean and care for rental equipment.
• Promote a fun and inclusive work environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Enthusiasm

Multitasking

Job description

Are you looking to:

• Meet fun people?
• Live, work and play in Algonquin Park?
• Live in staff accommodation included and on site?
• Outdoor gear rental at no charge?
• Access an available meal plan and staff discount?
• Have a great summer in Algonquin?

Algonquin Outfitters is actively seeking Rental and Outfitting Associates to join our team at our Portage Store – Canoe Lake Location.

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

• 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.
• Fun – We want our team members to love what they do, so we want you to help promote a fun and inclusive work environment!

What will you bring to us?

• Previous experience in an equipment rental or outfitting environment (this is ideal but attitude and enthusiasm count for a lot!).
• Love of the outdoors, equipment, and gear with confidence to learn and provide advice and to our customers.
• Desire to go above and beyond with a can-do, enthusiastic and team player attitude.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with an engaging and approachable personality.
• Experience with POS systems is an asset.

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.

We think working at AO is pretty awesome so if you would like to learn more about these opportunities and what it is like to work with AO, please connect with us by sending your resume and a brief introduction of who you are and why you would be a great addition to the AO team.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Salary: $17.20 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Rental gear at no charge

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
• Some holidays

Shift:

• Day shift

Experience:

• customer service: 1 year (preferred)