Join our team

If you have a passion for the outdoors and love to share your stoke for outdoor adventures with others- we'd like to hear from you. We are currently accepting applications for the following positions (please email your resume and covering letter):

Customer Service Staff- Outdoor Adventures Store

Job Description:

Our outdoor adventure store on the Sunshine Coast of BC is in need of some retail staff members. If you love dealing with people and are enthusiastic about customer service- please contact us.
Duties include arranging tours, lessons and rentals as well as helping clients with their outdoor gear purchases. Previous retail experience / knowledge of gear is an asset.

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

Must be able to work well alone and with others.
You are interested in the outdoors / active in the outdoors.
Knowledgeable about outdoor gear / willing to learn.

Kayak Guide / Instructor- Outdoor Adventures Store

Job Description:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to join our staff. You are:

Excited about outdoor adventure activities and pursue them yourself

Able to share your passion for the outdoors with others

Confident working in a team environment as well as alone

Enjoy a workplace that is action packed with an array of objectives to complete

Knowledgeable about outdoor gear and able to assist clients in finding the right gear, trip or tour to suit their needs

Certified as a sea kayak guide / instructor ( SKGABC level 1 or higher or Paddle Canada Level 1 Instructor or higher / equivalent)

Possess current wilderness first aid certification

The primary role of this position is to work as a kayak guide / stand up paddle board instructor (SUP certification may be provided in-house). Additional hours will be made up working in our outdoor adventure store in a retail environment / helping with rentals / maintaining equipment. Opportunities for in-house professional training may be available.

Experience working in an outdoor retail store setting is an asset. Guiding experience and certification- combined with retail experience is an ideal combination.

The Sunshine Coast is an outdoor adventure playground. World class paddling, biking and hiking are all here- as well as close proximity to Vancouver.

This position is available ASAP.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

Day guides / Level 1 guiding certification
and / or
Level 1 Instructor Certification - Paddle Canada
(or willing to obtain)

- Driver's Licence

Store Manager- Outdoor Adventures Store- POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED

Job Description:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to join our staff on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of BC as a store manager. You are:

Excited about outdoor adventure activities and pursue them yourself
Able to share your passion for the outdoors with others
Confident working in a team environment as well as alone
Enjoy a workplace that is action packed with an array of objectives to complete
Knowledgeable about outdoor gear and able to assist clients in finding the right gear, trip or tour to suite their needs
Responsible and Dependable

The Store Manager coordinates all services provided by Alpha Adventures- including the retail operations in the store and the tourism operations (rentals, lessons, tours). The Store Manager ensures the store provides the highest level of customer service possible. This position is responsible for achieving revenue goals and monitoring expenses.

Essential Job Functions:

Customer Service

Instill in your staff the meaning and importance of customer service.
Promote and monitor quality service among staff through training and by acting as a positive role model.
Be personally available to all customers to communicate and identify their needs and address their questions or concerns.

Budgeting and Planning

In conjunction with the Owners, review the fiscal revenue, expense and profit goals for the store.
Ensure that goals will be met through appropriate planning and organizing of staff, inventory, and expenses for short and long-term success.
Work with the owners to establish the inventory levels for your store- and assist by writing orders (pre-season, in-season and special orders).

Physical Requirements:

Available to work store schedule
Standing for extended periods of time.
Able to safely lift up to 40 lbs.
Comfortable in climbing ladders.
Some travel required.

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

Two years experience in retail store management/ operations.

Demonstrated ability to build effective teams and motivate staff.
Strong initiative and leadership skills.
Knowledge of effective merchandise presentation techniques.
Understanding of basic retail concepts (gross margin, markdowns).
Excel and Word proficient.
Comfortable with advanced web browser operations and POS software.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Good problem solving skills.
Product user.
Ability to adapt quickly and react positively to business needs and changes in strategies.
Willingness to set and maintain high standards of performance.

Opportunities for in-house professional training may be available. This position is available ASAP. We offer a great staff perks program and excellent opportunities for world class skiing, paddling, biking and hiking. The Sunshine Coast is short (40 minutes) ferry from Vancouver, BC.

This position is full time