Retail Sales Associate — Outdoor & Ski/Snowboard Store
Borderline Outdoor | Ottawa, ON
Pay: From CA$18.00/hour (based on experience)
Borderline Outdoor is opening its newest store in Ottawa, and we're building a small, hands-on team to sell and grow it with us. This isn't a stand-behind-the-till cashier job — we're looking for people who genuinely enjoy talking to customers, know outdoor gear from real use, and want to help a growing local brand get off the ground.
Our Ottawa store covers outdoor lifestyle year-round: camping, glamping, backpacking and hiking in the warmer months, and ski & snowboard gear (plus tuning & waxing) in winter. The best fit is someone who can help a customer picture the gear in real use — on the trail, at the campsite, or on the hill — and make the store a place people enjoy walking into.
What you'll do
- Greet and approach customers proactively — start the conversation, don't wait for it
- Recommend the right gear based on the customer's needs, budget, and how they'll actually use it
- Drive sales and natural add-ons (pair the tent with the pad, the board with the right layers)
- Keep the store sharp: displays, product presentation, and cleanliness
- Help with merchandising, restocking, and day-to-day store operations
- Support event days, promotions, and seasonal setups (summer camping → winter ski/snowboard)
- Appear in and support our video shoots, photo content, and social media
- Learn the products well enough to explain them clearly and confidently
What you need
- 2+ years of retail or customer-facing sales experience
- Real experience with camping or skiing/snowboarding — whether from your own time outdoors or previous work
- Comfortable approaching customers and recommending products, not just answering questions
- Comfortable being on camera and representing the brand on video — well-presented and professional
- Reliable, organized, and able to keep up in a fast-paced retail floor
- Up for the energy of a new store launch and store setup
- Available for weekends, holidays, and seasonal busy periods
- English required; additional languages (e.g., French) are a strong asset
Nice to have
- Previous experience at an outdoor gear or ski/snowboard shop
- Ski/snowboard tuning or waxing experience
- Comfort with short-form video, social content, or local community engagement
- Familiarity with the Ottawa outdoor scene
Who does well here
People who are proactive, comfortable selling, and can explain gear through real-life use — happy to get on camera, pitch in on content and events, and excited to help build a growing local outdoor brand rather than just clock in.
The details
- Part-time / Seasonal to start, with room to grow as the store does
- Weekend and flexible availability preferred
- In person, Ottawa, ON
About Borderline Outdoor
Borderline Outdoor is a growing outdoor retailer with stores in the Toronto area and its own campground, now opening its newest store in Ottawa. We bring together real product experience, a well-set store, and outdoor lifestyle — a more engaging way for customers to explore camping, backpacking, and ski/snowboard gear in person.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
