February 21, 2012 (Vancouver, BC) – Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2011, Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) is Canada’s leading retailer of clothing, gear and services for outdoor recreational activities such as cycling, climbing, hiking and paddling. And we offer more than products; we offer passion, expertise and enthusiasm around experiencing Canada’s great outdoor playground.

What you’ll be doing
– Helping members on the retail floor get the gear and advice they need to enjoy the outdoors via cycling.

What you need to do it well
– A strong desire to help people
–  Passion for wild spaces, outdoor activities, and great gear.
–  Retail experience
–  Solid communication skills
–  A positive attitude
– Self-starter
– The time to work a variety of shifts from Monday to Sunday
– Passion for cycling and bikes
– Experience in road cycling, cyclocross, and/or mountain biking would be an asset
– Working knowledge of bike maintenance, general componentry and a good understanding of bike specifications would be an asset

Please send us your resume and cover letter, along with a completed job application by March 6, 2012 to:

Mail
Mountain Equipment Co-op
Vancouver Store
130 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1P3
Fax to: 604-872-4088
Email: vancouverjobs@mec.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but we will only contact selected candidates.