Careers
Welcome to North Shore Ski and Board, where your passion for outdoor adventure meets an exciting career opportunity! As a leading retailer in the water and snow sports industry, North Shore Ski and Board is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, promoting an active lifestyle, and offering a wide range of high-quality gear and equipment. As an employee, you'll be part of a dynamic team that shares a love for outdoor sports and a commitment to excellence.
As you embark on your journey with North Shore Ski and Board, you'll have the chance to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills and abilities will be valued and developed. Whether you're assisting customers in finding the perfect equipment, providing expert advice on the latest trends and technologies, or helping to maintain the operational performance of the store, your contributions will be integral to our success.
At North Shore Ski and Board, we prioritize a friendly and energetic atmosphere, where proactive initiative and clear communication are highly valued. As a team member, you'll have the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals who share your passion for outdoor sports, and you'll be encouraged to participate in water and snow sports to enhance your knowledge of our brands and products.
We also believe in investing in our employees' growth and development. With opportunities for advancement and career progression, you'll have the chance to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and build a fulfilling career with North Shore Ski and Board. Additionally, we offer competitive compensation, employee discounts, and other perks to reward your hard work and dedication.
If you're looking for a job that combines your love for outdoor adventure with a dynamic and supportive work environment, North Shore Ski and Board may be the perfect fit for you. Join us and be part of a team that's passionate about providing exceptional service, promoting an active lifestyle, and creating memorable experiences for our customers.
Job Title: Ski & Snowboard Technician
Company: North Shore Ski and Board
As a Ski/Snowboard Technician, you are responsible for providing exceptional service for our customers while ensuring safety standards are met with every service provided. Enthusiastic qualities with a good knowledge of ski and snowboard equipment, along with the ability to successfully work in a high volume environment while maintaining attention to detail are a necessity in this role. We are willing to train the right person to join our team long-term.
Essential Functions
- Tune, repair, and store equipment and supplies according to vendor or manufacturers’ instructions
- Attention to detail; ensures accuracy and completeness of work
- The technician will repair damaged equipment, mount bindings, complete base waxing and organise general tuning
- Able to conduct the following repairs an asset: Sidewall repairs, edge repairs, installation of bindings and top sheet repairs, waxing and tune ups
- Experience with Race Prep/ Race Tunes is an asset
- Maintain cleanliness of shop
- Maintain required records, reports, and documentation necessary as part of the due diligence process
- Stays up to date with in-store promotions, deals and product locations
Skill Requirements
- Experience as a Ski/Snowboard technician
- Strong team player eager to work collaboratively within the team and with other departments
- Task focused with a safety-first mindset
- Provides excellent customer service through entire sales process
- Understands customer needs and offers value-added advice through recommending specific products and services
- Stays informed of product knowledge through consistent attendance at training sessions
- Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
Job Title: Sales Associate
Company: North Shore Girl/North Shore Ski and Board
Are you a watersports, snowsports, or surf enthusiast? Do you have a passion for helping customers find the perfect gear for their outdoor adventures? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Sales Associate in our retail store that specializes in watersports, snowsports, and surf brands!
Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional customer service with a friendly and knowledgeable approach
- Assist customers in selecting the right gear for their watersports, snowsports, or surf needs
- Share your expertise on product features, benefits, and usage to help customers make informed decisions
- Offer advice on fit, sizing, and performance characteristics of different products
- Maintain a well-organized and visually appealing sales floor to showcase our wide range of watersports, snowsports, and surf gear
- Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently, including handling cash and operating the point-of-sale system
- Stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and innovations in watersports, snowsports, and surf industries to provide up-to-date product knowledge to customers
- Assist with inventory management, including receiving, unpacking, and organizing merchandise
- Build and maintain relationships with customers to foster repeat business and customer loyalty
Requirements:
- Previous retail sales experience, preferably in the watersports, snowsports, or surf industry
- Passion and knowledge of watersports, snowsports, or surf gear and brands
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage customers and provide exceptional service
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
- Basic math skills for accurate cash handling and inventory management
- Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor
- We offer competitive compensation, employee discounts on watersports, snowsports, and surf gear, and opportunities for growth and advancement in a dynamic and exciting retail environment.
If you have a passion for watersports, snowsports, or surf, and love helping customers find the perfect gear for their adventures, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter expressing your interest in the position to jobs@northshore.ski.