Junior Mechanic / Bike Builder

Junior Mechanic/Bike Builder - Part Time Position

Dismount is searching for junior mechanics and bike builders to join our team to help us keep up during our busy season.  
Mechanics have a wide range of responsibilities and must be committed to ensuring that all bicycles are in excellent working order and safe for their end rider. Our ideal candidates are passionate about bikes and up to date with latest industry trends and technologies but more importantly are obsessed with the details and care about the end product. You must take pride in your work and strive for excellence! Oh, and also not be a grouchy mechanic…Seriously, we are a super friendly shop! Industry certifications a plus. Prior professional bicycle shop/industry experience a bonus but not required.

Who we are: 

Our aim is to provide an excellent experience, service and support for our customers. We aim to be approachable, friendly and knowledgeable about what we sell. We want to set our customers up with the tools to experience and enjoy their adventures to the fullest. That can be rolling to the park as a family or doing multi-day self-supported trek through the wilderness. 

The Role:



As a Junior Bicycle Mechanic at Dismount, you’ll be reporting to the owners and
receiving guidance and direction from senior mechanics. Bicycle mechanics have a wide variety of jobs they’ll be called upon for but will be focused building bikes, installing accessories and developing your skillset to be able to assist with tune-ups. We encourage professional development and want you to learn from our skilled mechanics and also take advantage of the learning resources our brands provide. We also expect every bike assembled or repaired to be test ridden and for mechanics to keep a clean and tidy workspace.

Main duties include but are not limited to: 

  • Provide high quality service with keen attention to detail. 

  • Build and finish new bikes for sale. 

  • Installing accessories.

  • Assisting in keeping workshop area and parts storage clean and tidy. 

  • Answering the phone. 

  • Assisting with cleaning, as well as helping with cardboard/recycling.

  • Assisting with putting away newly received product

You: 

  • Enjoy interacting with customers and providing excellent service. We
take pride in being approachable and courteous, any employee must 
share those values. 

  • Have a basic understanding of how a bicycle is assembled and are
mechanically inclined.

  • Have high attention to detail and take pride in your work. 

  • Are constantly on the lookout for ways our shop can run more
efficiently. 

  • Are able to use a computer. Experience with Lightspeed is a bonus. 

  • Are motivated to learn and are always looking to advance or add to
your industry accreditation. 

  • Are organized and tidy. 

  • Are interested in what we do! Riding, camping and getting outside!

Expectations at Dismount: 

  • We’re part of a team, treat everyone with respect. 

  • Be punctual. 

  • Represent the store in a responsible manner when outside the shop. 

  • Keep your training up to date and search out new ways to learn more from our brands and resources. 

  • Be able to maintain a tidy workspace. 

  • That you’ll be able to work during our key months from March - August and won’t have any extended absences during that time. 

What we offer: 

  • Competitive pay with a sliding scale based on experience, with
 opportunities to earn more. 

  • Full-time employment with 2 days off a week, the shop is closed on
 Sundays and Mondays. 

  • We are closed for extended periods during long weekends from Fri-Mon from Victoria Day until Labour Day 

  • In-store discounts on bike and camping equipment with access to 
even better “Pro-Deals” directly from brands. 

  • Staff social events.

  • Access to our workshop for personal repairs.

  • Lots of learning opportunities from our brands. 

  • A work hard, play hard work atmosphere.