Service Technician, Trainee (Seasonal, Part-Time)

Sporting Life is a proudly Canadian sports lifestyle brand, inspiring people to live, enjoy, and enable the sporting life since 1979. From skiing and running to biking and tennis, we offer the best gear for those who live an active lifestyle.

As part of Sporting Life Group, alongside Golf Town and Team Town, we blend sport and style to help Canadians get outside and keep moving.

Why Work Here;
• Employee discounts at Golf Town, Sporting Life, and Team Town Sports that are shareable with friends and family.
Team-first culture that celebrates an active, sports lifestyle.
• Fun, fast-paced environment where your passion for sport and style belongs.
• Flexible schedules to support your training, race days, or weekend adventures.
• Vendor Pro Deals and expert product training to fuel your knowledge and performance.
• Competitive pay and opportunities to grow your career in sports lifestyle.

What You’ll Do;
The Service Technician actively contributes to service standards of the department to ensure that all product and sales goals are achieved through the conscientious application of Sporting Life merchandising standards.
• Assemble, disassemble, and service a variety of bicycles, skis, and snowboards.
• Diagnose and repair equipment to ensure safety, performance, and longevity.
• Provide expert advice and technical support to customers, helping them make informed decisions about maintenance and repairs.
• Deliver a fantastic customer service experience by building trust and offering tailored solutions.
• Complete all required documentation before returning equipment to customers.

What You’ll Bring;
• Enthusiasm for excellent customer service
• Ability to provide excellent technical service (i.e. racquet stringing and service; ski tuning and repair; binding, mounting, and inspection; and in-line skate maintenance; bike building, tuning, and repair)
• High standard of professionalism
• Enthusiasm for serving public ensuring that all customers are cared for equally and in accordance with Sporting Life standards.
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Friendly, outgoing personality
• A self-starter who works well independently
• Committed to maintaining required technical skills and continually upgrading knowledge as the company makes training available.

AI is used as part of our application review process to assist in screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.

This posting is for an open existing role in our organization.

Sporting Life Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please advise the Sporting Life Group Human Resources team of any accommodations required to ensure fair and equitable access through the recruitment and selection process.

Who We Are;
Sporting Life is a leading, iconic Canadian sports lifestyle retailer. Since 1979, we've been committed to providing our customers and their families with the best possible experience—and we are continuously working to improve it every day. We offer the best in outdoor apparel and fashion, footwear, equipment and accessories for men, women and kids. The mix of sport and fashion is what makes us unique.

YOU live for the great Canadian outdoors and take pride in living the Sporting Life. You relish in the exhilarating experience of skiing, snowboarding, cycling, running, tennis, hiking and camping and want to inspire our customers to do the same. You believe in the spirit of team, adapting to the ever changing retail environment, being part of constant innovation and working alongside the best leaders, associates and vendors in the business. We are looking for those who live what we sell every day and who celebrate the love of sport and an active way of living.

Sporting life is a member of the Sporting Life Group, a Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited company, and is a leading Canadian sports lifestyle retail organization comprising iconic banners, Golf Town, Sporting Life and Team Town. Operating from coast to coast, both Golf Town, Sporting Life and Team Town’s fleet of stores inspire Canadians to get outside and live an active lifestyle, whether it’s playing some of Canada’s top golf courses, running through community trails, experiencing the exhilarating feeling of the hills, or any sports activity in between fit for the individual or whole family.

Come work with us! Experience what it’s like to work in a fun and engaging environment where you’ll be challenged and inspired to contribute to both brands and surrounded by like-minded teams who have a passion for the game of golf, are devoted to outdoor and team activities and sports.