Want to Love your Job? Work at Oak Bay Bikes!
A Bit About Us:
- Oak Bay Bikes has been in business for almost 90 years because we love bikes and the people that ride them
- Our first commitment is to our customers, through friendly and efficient service
- Our goal is to inform, inspire and supply our customers with the right tools to ride bikes & embrace an active, outdoor lifestyle
- We believe work should be enjoyable and provide opportunities for inspiration and growth
Are you passionate about bikes? If you love bikes and believe they can change the world, this could be your dream workplace!
Check out our job postings below:
Mountain Bike & Suspension Technician - Full Time, Relocation Assistance Available
Come work in a spacious, professional, well-equipped shop with cutting-edge technology and lots of learning opportunities. Oak Bay Bikes is looking for an experienced full-time dedicated mountain bike & suspension tech. We work on brands like Fox, RockShox, Öhlins, SR Suntour, EXT Racing Shox, DVO, and more, and provide tune-ups on all types of mountain bikes.
Job Duties Include:
- Diagnosing and repairing mountain bikes, forks, and shocks
- Creating detailed work orders, following instructions
- Contacting customers about your work
- Completing repairs within the allotted time
Our Ideal Candidate Has:
- 2+ years of MTB and suspension servicing experience (we will not train on the job)
- Experience with any of the suspension brands listed above
- Effective time management skills
- Extensive knowledge of mountain bike components and brands
- High standards for the quality of their work
- The ability to provide excellent customer service over the phone or in person
- A desire to continually learn proper service methods and new technologies
Benefits:
- Full-time, busy, fulfilling work
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Hourly Wage: $27-$30 depending on experience
Oak Bay Bikes is happy to provide relocation assistance to anyone looking to move to Victoria. We live and work in one of Canada's most scenic cities with trails less than an hour away and the ocean at our doorstep. Vancouver Island boasts some of the best riding on the west coast - not to mention surfing, hiking, climbing, and more.
If you're stoked about this opportunity, please submit your detailed resume to jobs@oakbaybikes.com or drop it off in person at the shop. Please, no phone calls. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. If you need assistance for applying for the job, please email: support@oakbaybikes.com.
Bicycle Technician - Full Time
Come work in a spacious, professional, well-equipped shop with cutting-edge technology and lots of learning opportunities. Oak Bay Bikes is looking for a mechanically inclined individual who is stoked to work in a fast paced environment.
A Bit About the Job:
- Follow prescribed service tickets to prepare bicycles for the processing line.
- Depending on experience duties could include advanced technical skills of component replacement such as; brake bleeds, bearing installation, suspension overhauls, truing wheels, tubeless tire installation, derailleur tuning/adjustment, and final quality control check.
- Daily maintenance and upkeep of your workstation.
A Bit About You:
- You are Self-motivated, positive, team-focused, and willing to pitch in
- You have effective communication skills and hospitality skills
- You are thorough and pay attention to the details
- Eagerness to learn the ins and outs of servicing bicycles
- A desire to continually learn proper service methods and new technologies
- You have at least 2 years experience working as a Bike Technician
Assets:
- Positive attitude
- Familiar with Ascend RMS
- High-end road bike repair experience
- Mountain bike repair experience
- Enjoys cycling!
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
If you're stoked about this opportunity, please submit your detailed resume to jobs@oakbaybikes.com or drop it off in person at the shop. Please, no phone calls. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. If you need assistance for applying for the job, please email: support@oakbaybikes.com.