Posted on October 15, 2025
Job Description
*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
Location
Nepean , ON
Work location
On site
Salary $ 18.00 HOUR hourly
Terms of employment
Full time
Starts as soon as possible
vacancies
1 vacancy
Source
indeed.com
#10208133039
Various locations
Nepean, ON
Job Details
- Employer: Borderline Outdoor
- Location: Nepean, Ontario
- Wage: $18.00 per hour
- Hours: Full-time
- Vacancies: 1
- Start date: As soon as possible
- NOC: 64100
How to Apply
Apply by mail to:
Borderline Outdoor
Nepean, ON