Service Writer & Parts Counter

Sportwheels Sports Excellence; Lower Sackville; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Medical Plan

Store credit bonus

Free onsite parking

Training Centre access

Community events

Job summary

Sportwheels Sports Excellence in Lower Sackville, NS, is seeking a friendly, sports-loving individual for a Parts Counter & Customer Service role. You’ll help customers choose the right parts for bike and hockey service, write detailed work orders, and keep the shop running smoothly.

If you love gear and fast-paced environments, join us. We offer Saturday availability, health benefits for full-time staff, wholesale access to inventory, and exciting team/community events.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused problem solving is essential.
• Ability to discuss gear and parts knowledge with customers.
• Comfort with lifting up to 50 lbs and standing long periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with enthusiasm and ensure they have an awesome experience.
• Assist with bike and hockey service needs and write up detailed work orders.
• Recommend the right parts and accessories to improve performance.
• Keep the shop clean, organized, and running efficiently.
• Work closely with mechanics to ensure jobs are completed on time.

Skills

Sports passion

Customer focus

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Fast-paced resilience

Reliability

Job description

Love Sports? Handy with a Wrench? Join Our Team!

At Sportwheels Sports Excellence, we don’t just sell gear—we keep it in top shape and help customers find exactly what they need. We’re looking for a sports-loving, customer-focused problem solver to join our team as a Parts Counter & Customer Service Representative.

In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert for customers with bike and hockey service needs, helping them get the right parts, answering questions, and keeping the service shop running smoothly. If you’re knowledgeable, friendly, and love working in a fast‑paced environment, we want you on our team!

What You’ll Do

• Greet customers with enthusiasm and ensure they have an awesome experience
• Assist with bike and hockey service needs and write up detailed work orders
• Recommend the right parts and accessories to improve their game or sport.
• Keep the shop clean, organized, and running efficiently
• Work closely with mechanics to ensure jobs are completed on time

What We’re Looking For

• A passion for sports, bikes, or hockey—you can talk gear all day
• A friendly and outgoing personality—customers love working with you
• Mechanical aptitude—whether you’ve worked on your own bike or for friends
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced, problem‑solving environment
• Dependability—you show up engaged and ready to contribute

Skills That Set You Apart (Not Required, But a Plus)

• Experience assembling and disassembling bicycles and sporting equipment
• Tire and tube replacement, brake adjustments, and chain replacements
• Basic knowledge of bicycle components and maintenance
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods
• Comfort working with targets and deadlines

Position Details:

• Full‑Time: 35-45 hours per week, must be available Saturdays.
• Part‑Time: 8+ hours per week, must be available Saturdays.
• Flexible Vacation & Time‑Off Requests
• Blue Cross Medical Plan (for full‑time employees)
• Access to our massive sporting goods inventory at wholesale pricing
• $750 Annual Store Credit Bonus (for full‑time employees)
• Free access to our Indoor Hockey & Baseball Training Centre
• Opportunities to organize and participate in team & community events
• Free onsite parking & WiFi

About Sportwheels Sports Excellence

For over 75 years, Sportwheels has been a family‑owned sporting goods store in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. We are a Giving Forward business, meaning every purchase helps provide equipment and registration for families in need across Atlantic Canada.

We’re a team that values hard work, passion, and a strong sense of community. If you’re looking for more than just a job and want to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!