Lead Eco-Tourism Cycling Guide

Job title: Lead Eco -Tourism Cycling Guide
Reports to: Owner & Operator
Job location: 1549 Lower Water Street, Halifax Boardwalk, Halifax, NS B3J 0E2
Wage: $17.00 / hour
Hours: 35 hours per week (15-week internship)
Start date: Expected May 13, 2024

This position is designated and limited to applicants from the following groups:  

• Black, African Nova Scotian, or people of African Descent

Employment hiring
Clean is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. The Clean Leadership Program welcomes applications from qualified self-identifying First Nations, Métis and Inuit people, Racialized Youth, Persons with Disabilities, Newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ applicants. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on our registration form.

About the Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program
The Clean Leadership Summer Internship program helps grow the clean economy by matching interns (age 15-30) with employers for 9- and 15-week summer work placements. Participating interns will receive paid hands-on experience, mentorship opportunities, take part in a professional development conference and training, while supporting local environmental projects.

Program requirements

• Must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, person who has been granted refugee status in Canada or legally entitled to work in Canada;
• Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years old (inclusive) at the start of internship;
• From and/or will be residing in Nova Scotia for the duration of the internship; and,
• Must not be an immediate family member of host employer.

About the host employer
I Heart Bikes promotes cycling in Halifax as a means to more liveable communities in a low-carbon future with a focus on eco-cycling tourism. We are located on the Halifax Boardwalk in a re-furbished shipping container. We emphasis fixing and repairing our bikes to all our staff as well as other waste reduction and environmentally positive practices.

Summary of position 
The host employer for this Summer Internship position through the Clean Leadership program will be I HEART BIKES. In this position, you will be mainly responsible for leading cycling eco-tours and helping rental and self-guided customers. This includes fitting customers to bikes, promoting routes, things to do, and ensuring safety practices are upheld. The successful candidate needs to have the ability to work outside in a variety of conditions, enjoy being on the their feet and active versus sitting at a desk, and have the ability to engage with the public.

Duties and responsibilities

• Fulfill bike rental reservations and orders
• Assist in opening the store and properly set-up for the day
• Assist in closing the store and properly store equipment for use next day
• Ensure all rental equipment is returned and in adherence to the rental agreement
• Greet and assist customers
• Lead Guided Eco-cycling-tours; (option to review and suggest new content for guided and self-guided tours)
• Develop and executed community based workshop on cycling (topic TBD by intern)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Have an aptitude for safe work practices and the ability to multi-task in a busy work environment;
• Be able to work productively as part of a team while responding to feedback;
• Demonstrated interest in future employment in the environmental or clean sector is considered an asset;
• Proficiency in English both written and oral
• French or another spoken language is considered an asset
• Interest in bike maintenance and bicycling; bike maintenance experience will be considered a plus
• Enjoy working outdoors in a fast-paced environment; prepared to work in a variety of outdoor conditions including heat, rain and more cold temperatures on the shoulder season (May & October)
• Self-starter
• Active, energetic individual
• Punctual, dependable

Working conditions

• Working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• High interaction with the public and co-workers
• Active

Physical requirements 

This job can be physically demanding and is best suited for active individuals that enjoy working outside.