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.

Here are current or anticipated opportunities:

Seasonal Bicycle and Walking Guides.

During the summer season, guides are needed for trips in Canada and Europe. Successful applicants usually begin part-time, with self-guided trip assignments in Canada, and advance to full-time and guided trips as needs and skills progress. Most candidates need Canadian citizenship, first aid training, class 4 driver’s license (10-25 passengers) with a good driving record. Bicycle maintenance familiarity is helpful. Compassion, high-energy, good written reporting, and a service mentality are required. Photographic skills are also helpful. If you are prepared to begin on an occasional or part-time basis, now is a good time to contact us.

Seasonal Sea-Kayak Guides.

During the spring and summer, sea-kayak guides are occassionally 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. We have no immediate need, but if you would like to be on our standby team, now is a good time to contact us.

Bicycle Mechanics.

We sometimes need bicycle mechanics capable of building, maintaining, repairing, and storing a fleet of bicycles through the spring, summer, and autumn season, mid-May to mid-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. We may need some help for the 2011 season.

Reservations, administration, and sales/reception.

If you are organized, you like attention to details, you like a friendly office environment, are a good compassionate communicator both verbally and in writing, and are interested in healthy activity and travel, please tell us you are interested. You must be willing to live close to our HQ in Hubbards, Nova Scotia, and to work as part of a team. Benefits include the active opportunities of the business and its oceanfront setting. Opportunities arise on an irregular basis, and we appreciate knowing about your interest, but we are not currently seeking help.

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