Retail Store Associate (Full Time)

As an Advisor, you’ll make MEC a great place to visit. You’ll give exceptional member service by matching people with gear that suits their needs, and you’ll share your real-world experience about products. You’ll help in other ways too, like visual merchandising or lending a hand to other staffers, and you’ll also have a chance to grow and try new things. If you love the outdoors, learning about gear and connecting with people, this is the role for you.

Chat with members about products and connect them with what they’re looking for.

Ask open-ended questions to understand members’ needs.

Share product knowledge and industry-leading advice on gear, including your personal recommendations.

Be part of a team of staffers who takes pride in keeping the store in tip-top shape.

Help behind the scenes to organize inventory and get members the products they need.

Spread the word about MEC events and services.

Learn about new products, technology and features (including sustainability).

Above all, help more people in Canada get active outside, whether that means planning for a family camping trip or a massive backcountry expedition.

You like working with a diverse, inclusive, hands-on, collaborative team.

You’re passionate about the outdoors. Product knowledge in camping, cycling, packs or any other outdoor activity is a great asset.

You want to connect people with quality products to encourage active outdoor lives.

You’re a “can do” person who likes to learn new things.

Your skill set includes personal integrity and awareness, customer focus, initiative and character, teamwork and the ability to develop yourself and others.