Outdoor Equipment Specialist

• Location: Mont Tremblant, QC
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time

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Are you looking for a job that allows you to learn, meet people, have fun, share your ideas, and help customers in a family-friendly and diverse work environment? Would you like to join one of Canada's most iconic and respected companies? We are 100 years old and we need you!

The Outdoor Equipment Specialist is a team member who has a passion and experience in fishing and hunting. The role requires working with hunting and fishing customers to determine their needs, help them find items, explain the technical features of the items, and make professional recommendations to help them make informed purchasing decisions.

Benefits

• Incredibly friendly team
• Career advancement opportunities
• Profit-sharing (terms apply)
• Employee discounts
• Diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment
• Work-life balance
• Flexible work schedule
• Continuous learning and training
• Scholarship opportunities
• Reward and recognition program
• Group insurance plan (terms apply)
• On-site parking
• Public transportation nearby
• Free coffee
• Working for an employer engaged in the community
• Working for a local company
• And much more!

Responsibilities

• Welcome, assist, and thank customers, in a friendly manner, whether by phone or in person.
• Answer questions about hunting and fishing and provide professional advice on items, technical features, and product usage.
• Recommend related items to customers so they leave with everything they need.
• Direct customers to where they can find information about laws, regulations, and safety guidelines regarding fishing and hunting in the area.
• Stay an "expert" on items by continuously training with new items, trends, and technologies.
• Ensure that retail tasks are performed efficiently (e.g., stocking, labeling, "facing," cleaning, etc.).
• Check empty locations to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Network and maintain relationships with local hunting and fishing suppliers and community organizations.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

Requirements/Skills

• Strong knowledge and expertise in fishing (rods, reels, fishing equipment, etc.) and hunting (clothing, ammunition, firearms, hunting equipment, etc.)
• Possession and Acquisition License (PPA) required
• Knowledge of hunting and fishing regulations
• Strong work ethic
• Friendly and customer-focused
• Ability to find solutions to problems, adapt, and handle difficult situations and make decisions
• Ability to perform physical efforts, including standing/walking for 8 hours while frequently lifting and carrying merchandise, using a ladder, performing twists, turning, and reaching for objects
• High school diploma (asset)
• Customer service role experience and/or experience in a Canadian Tire store (asset)
• Experience as a hunting or fishing guide (asset)
• Job Type: New
• Employment Type:
• Full-time, Part-time