Employment Opportunities
Like to work and play in one of the most beautiful parts of the BC Rockies?
Consider joining the team at our multi-faceted rentals, sales & service business offering outdoor recreation and special event rentals, self-guided & guided paddling tours, retail sales and equipment tune-ups and repairs.
Apply in-store, email us your interest and experience at faroutrentals@outlook.com
Head of Customer "Wow”
$17-$19/hour
Seasonal May-September
Part-Time to Full-Time Hours
We need help in-store from someone who can be on the front line, keep the house in order and lend a hand to other team members when called for.
If you are a person with …
the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adjusting quickly to changing priorities and conditions,
the ability to build relationships with customers, with strong customer service and sales abilities,
exceptional written and verbal communication,
computer skills and can use web-based POS and booking platforms, experience in social media promotion is a bonus,
strong administrative skills with a focus on maintaining an organized and efficient work environment,
the ability to work independently,
the ability to build a personal knowledge of the area and recreational activities, or already have one,
the ability to show initiative during the quieter times,
excellent teamwork skills and a fun and friendly attitude.
And you can …
create a welcoming environment by greeting all customers, ensuring the customer takes priority and answering any questions they have,
embrace the customers’ excitement (or nervousness!) about their choice in activity, talking to them to determine the suitability of an activity to them and their equipment requirements,
answer phone calls and emails regarding rentals, tours & activities, retail sales,
take payments for bookings and retail sales whilst ensuring daily balances are correct,
book outdoor recreation rentals and tours with a web-based platform,
check customers in for rentals & tours; ensure liability waivers are completed,
send out outdoor recreation rental equipment; inspect condition and safety features, orient customers on the use of equipment, offer advice on where to go and what to see,
assist guests and other Team members with loading and unloading of equipment,
maintain consistent visual merchandising and housekeeping standards,
monitor and report on stock levels,
adhere to operating, security and health and safety procedures,
co-operate and accept other assignments as and when required,
assist in coordinating scheduling and resources.
Great, we can’t wait to hear from you!
Shuttle Pilot
$18-$20/hour
Seasonal July-August
6-30 hours per week
Here’s the perfect opportunity for someone with their Class 4, 2 or 1 drivers license. Come onboard as a driver for our shuttle & delivery vehicles, moving equipment & customers around the Columbia Valley. It’s a bit of driving, a bit of organization, a bit of lifting and a great way to make some money while enjoying what you’re doing!
If you are a person with …
a Class 4, 2 or 1 drivers license and a clean driving record,
the ability to lift at least 50 pounds,
the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adjusting quickly to changing priorities and conditions,
the ability to build relationships with customers, with strong customer service abilities,
focus on maintaining an organized and efficient work environment,
the ability to work independently,
the ability to build a personal knowledge of the area and recreational activities, or already have one,
the ability to show initiative during the quieter times,
excellent teamwork skills and a fun and friendly attitude.
And you are a person who can …
create a welcoming environment by greeting all customers, ensuring the customer takes priority and answering any questions they have,
embrace the customers’ excitement (or nervousness!) about their choice in activity, talking to them to determine the suitability of an activity to them and their equipment requirements,
check customers in for rentals & tours; ensure liability waivers are completed,
Organize, inspect, load & unload, and clean equipment,
adhere to operating, security and health and safety procedures,
co-operate and accept other assignments as and when required,
Great, we can’t wait to hear from you!
Event Roadies
$17-$19/hour
Seasonal May-September
Shifts vary
Sometimes we need an extra hand when setting up or tearing down a special event, if you don’t mind a bit of physical labour this is a great way to earn some extra money! Transportation is provided, departing from our storefront in Radium.
If you are a person with …
the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adjusting quickly to changing priorities,
the ability to lift 50+ pounds, at times over your head,
your own steel toed footwear,
the ability to learn practices & procedures,
the ability to work independently,
excellent teamwork skills and a fun and friendly attitude.
And you can …
be prompt for shifts when scheduled,
be available Thursday – Monday (number of days varies week to week),
keep up the pace rain or shine, the weather doesn’t always cooperate,
Great, we can’t wait to hear from you!