Technician - Bike Mechanic/Ski Tech

Mountain-Equipment-Company-; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Gear discounts

Paid time off

Outdoor excursions

Training and knowledge

Job summary

MEC is a premier Canadian outdoor retailer in Nanaimo, offering a dynamic Bike Mechanic role that blends hands-on repair work with mentorship and customer service. You’ll assemble, adjust and repair bicycles, while training frontline staff to uphold MEC’s repair standards.

In winter, you’ll assist in the ski shop, installing and tuning ski bindings. The role emphasizes safety, sustainability, and helping members find gear for adventures while contributing to inventory and shop operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of work experience as a bicycle mechanic in a bicycle shop.
• Fluency in parts terminology, service techniques and parts compatibility.
• Ability to build a bicycle in the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Build and repair bicycles per MEC standards.
• Mentor and train frontline staff on repair processes.
• Install and adjust ski bindings and skis in winter.
• Maintain inventory and perform data entry.
• Provide excellent member service on the shop floor.
• Ensure final inspection and quality assurance.

Skills

Bike maintenance

Customer service

Ski shop knowledge

Parts terminology

Bicycle tools

Tools

Bicycle tools

Job description

If you’re looking for an opportunity to work with one of Canada’s most iconic outdoor retailers, we’ve got your dream job.

MEC is more than a store. We’re a hub for the outdoor community, a leader in sustainability, and a place where you can be yourself. People come to us to try new things and plan new adventures and as a Bike Mechanic, you’ll be there to help make it all happen.

Members (what we call customers) visit us for gear and advice on hiking, camping, climbing, cycling, watersports, snowsports and travel. You’ll chat with people who are planning everything from dream trips to weekend getaways, and first-timers to outdoor experts.

You’ll also have some pretty incredible coworkers who might just become future activity buddies; we asked staff what their favourite thing was about working for MEC, and the overwhelming answer was “the people.”

The Role

You assemble, maintain and repair bicycles within MEC's productivity, quality and safety guidelines. Mentor and train frontline staff about bike repair processes and procedures. You do all repairs with MEC sustainability principles in mind. In the winter, bike mechanics help in our ski shop, so you'll also install, adjust and repair ski bindings and skis.

You help members get great gear, with the industry-leading advice they need to feel inspired about their activity. You work behind the scenes and on the frontline to organize inventory and get members the products they need.

You talk with members about our products. You have in-depth knowledge and love sharing personal recommendations. You have an affinity for helping people of all skill levels find the right product.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides member service according to SERVE standard, in shop/sales floor as required.
• Keeps the working space organized, safe, clean, and efficient.
• Bicycle Building: Assembles bicycles within the MEC standards.
• Completes basic repairs, but not limited to, wheel truing, internal cable routing, drive train adjustment, bottom bracket and headset selection and installation, all within quality guidelines and time standards established by MEC.
• Installs and maintains all parts related to the proper function of a bicycle.
• Installs and maintains bike relates accessories such as fenders, racks, bottle cages.
• Provides support in diagnoses of issues relating to the function of a bicycle and suggest solutions to problems members are having.
• Ensures the final inspection and quality assurance of new and repaired bikes meets or exceeds MEC standards.
• Fulfills necessary documentation and performs other administrative duties according to MEC standards.
• Excellent written communication skills for booking in bicycles for mechanical work.
• Sourcing parts as per MEC standards for work orders.
• Inventory management and data entry.
• Tracks hours worked within each function of bike shop.
• Maintain MEC specified productivity standards.
• Adheres to all loss prevention policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Able to mount bindings to MEC Safety Standards
• Complete ski repairs to MEC standards.

What do we offer?

• Competitive hourly rate and clear pay increase program.
• Discounts on gear for pretty much every outdoor activity out there – including bikes, and much more.
• Extended health and dental plans for you and your eligible immediate family members (for applicable employment Statuses).
• Paid time off each year to enjoy an outdoor activity of your choice.
• Opportunities to join outdoor excursions with other MEC staffers.
• Equipment Demonstration Program (EDP) – gear rental program.
• Support for that big, expedition style adventure that you have been dreaming of.
• Access to confidential mental health support, and other work/life support services at no cost to you.
• Training and product knowledge.
• Growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of work experience as a Bicycle Mechanic in a bicycle shop.
• Availability as per MEC availability guideline based on status.
• Demonstrate Fluency in parts terminology, service techniques and parts compatibility.
• Demonstrate the ability to build a bicycle in the hiring process.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, reach, push, and pull for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Fine motor skills and dexterity.

Compensation

• This role ranges from $21.90 to $27.15 depending on skills and experience.