Bike Mechanic / Technician (Part-Time)

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Base pay range

CA$21.21 / hr - CA$26.30 / hr

MEC is expanding! Join us on this new adventure as we're opening a new store in Nanaimo for December 2025.

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 / Technician, 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

As a Bike Mechanic / Technician, you will 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.

• 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.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

What do we offer?

The hourly wage range for his position is $21.21 - $26.30 per hour the exact wage will be based on the successful candidate's relevant experience and / or qualifications.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Retail

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Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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