Employment Opportunities with Freewheeling Adventures

Freewheeling Adventures headquarters are located in Nova Scotia, Canada. With the exception of a few friends and contractors in distant destinations, all staff and members of the guiding team work or travel from the Nova Scotian headquarters, and must be able to work legally in Canada.

Following are summaries of current or anticipated employment opportunities:

Seasonal Bicycle Trip Guides.

During the spring, summer, and autumn, bicycle guides are needed for trips within Canada. Successful applicants usually begin part-time, with self-guided trip assignments, and advance to full-time and guided trips as needs and skills progress. Candidates need Canadian citizenship, first aid training, class 4 driver’s license (10-25 passengers) with a good driving record, and bicycle maintenance familiarity. Compassion, high-energy, good written reporting, and a service mentality are required. Photographic skills are helpful.

Seasonal Sea-Kayak Guides.

During the spring and summer, sea-kayak guides are needed for trips in Nova Scotia and PEI. Successful applicants usually begin part-time, with day trips, basic instruction, and occasional extended trips, and advance to full-time and camping expeditions as needs and skills progress. Candidates need Canadian citizenship, first aid training, a good driving record, and familiarity with navigation, safety, and the marine environment. Leadership traits, high-energy, and a service mentality are required. It helps to be able to prepare attractive picnics and hot meals in sometimes adverse conditions.

Sales and Marketing.

If you are organized, you like people, you are a good compassionate communicator both verbally and in writing, and are interested in healthy activity and travel, please contact us. You must be willing to live close to our HQ in Hubbards, Nova Scotia, and to work as part of a team in an office environment. Benefits include the active opportunities of the oceanfront setting.

Reservations Management.

We seek seasonal help with this role, from candidates who are very thorough and detail-oriented. It helps to have a pleasant phone manner, good communication skills, and the ability to keep very organized records.

Bicycle Mechanics.

We sometimes need bicycle mechanics capable of building, maintaining, repairing, and storing a fleet of bicycles through the spring and summer season, May to September. Successful candidates will be good at keeping bikes in perfect condition, diagnosing repair issues quickly, maintaining good records, and keeping a tidy work space. Benefits include access to great equipment deals.

If you would like to work with us in any of these positions, please apply in writing, by email, fax, or mail.

Email: freewheeling.ca; Fax: 902-857-3612; Mail: 2070 Hwy 329, Hubbards, NS, B0J 1T0