Cowichan Cycles is a multidiscipline (yet MTB-focused) bike shop in the heart of the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Located between Victoria and Nanaimo, it’s home to some of the best trail networks and backroads gravel riding on the coast, rideable year-round! From the legendary downhill trails on Prevost, to endless flow on Tzouhalem and rocky old school tech on Maple, it’s got something for everyone.

We are searching for a proficient mechanic with a minimum two years experience in a professional bike specific service department.

Role, benefits and perks:

. Full Time, 40 hours per week, Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30-5:30 (Some flexibility here)
. Wage to be determined based on experience, $25-30 CAD/hour
. Generous industry discounts on bikes and gear (we carry some of the highest end brands; Santa Cruz, Specialized, Kona, Zerode and more)
. Access to quality tools from the likes of Wera, Abbey, and Park. We have a brake pad bedding machine, a growing suspension room, and are invested in providing the best equipment to help you do your job better.
. Your own dedicated bench
. Input into our operations and your unique roles and responsibilities (We want you to grow with us and into a position where you excel and feel most comfortable).

Responsibilities:

. Honestly and practically repairing bikes that are in for service
. Building new bikes for the floor to the highest quality standards
. Working closely with floor staff to understand and meet client needs
. Service writing/intake for client bike repair needs
. Supporting various client needs, like basic fit and setting up suspension
. Defaulting to wrenching at your bench, but able to step onto the floor to support clients when needed

You are ideally:

. An experienced bicycle mechanic knowledgeable in wheel building, suspension service (including dampers) and Ebike diagnostics / repair, and more.
. Passionate for cycling, empowering people to ride bikes and strengthening the community
. Eager to learn and grow your craft (and to teach others what you know)
. A personable communicator with strong customer service skills
. Organized and adaptable to changing situations

About our culture:

The Cowichan Cycles team is lead by young ownership and we are all passionate about cycling. While of course we have our up and down days, as a whole we truly love bikes and sharing this with others. We all get along well and are all friends on and off the clock. We like to joke around and try not to take ourselves too seriously while simultaneously being serious about our work and the quality of our services and interactions.

We serve all genders, races, sexual orientations, and economic classes at Cowichan Cycles. We value all of our customers and do our best to treat everyone fairly and with respect. It is extremely important to us that our entire team share this belief of acceptance. We also take great care to be honest, patient, and understanding with our customers. Please only apply if you feel these beliefs also resonate with you as a person.

If this feels like a good fit for you, please reach out!

For out-of-town applicants, please tell us about your plans for relocation, and if you’ve already secured accommodations!

Following your application, if we believe you may be a good fit, we’ll reach out to schedule an interview. We will do our best to respond to every applicant!