bicycle repairer
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting:
Repair. Urban area. Service. On-site customer service. Bicycle store.
Tasks:
- Inspect products to determine the requirements for repair.
- Repair or replace defective or worn-out parts and components using hand, power or specially designed tools.
- Test and adjust repaired products for proper functioning.
- Calibrate products using hand tools.
- Perform routine maintenance.
Type of product:
Transmissions.
Equipment, eystems and controls experience:
Electric motors.
Area of specialization:
Bicycle. Sporting goods and recreational items. Hydraulic system. Mechanical. Wheel replacement.
Security and safety:
Criminal record check.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding.
Weight handling:
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
Personal suitability:
Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Organized. Reliability.
Screening questions:
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Employment terms options:
Evening.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
Morning. Day. Weekend.
Green job:
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.
Health benefits:
Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage.
Financial benefits:
Bonus. Commission. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Long term benefits:
Maternity and parental benefits.
Other benefits:
Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Variable or compressed work week.
Support for persons with disabilities:
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities .
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Does not require Canadian work experience.
Support for youths:
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
Support for mature workers:
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination . Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) . Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) . Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.) .
Supports for visible minorities:
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).