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George’s Marine and Sports is now hiring for the following positions:
Location: We are eastern Ontario’s largest recreational vehicle dealership! You can become a part of our team at our new 3rd location in Kingston. Time after time, George’s Marine and Sports has turned the marine & power sports industry upside down through its ground-breaking services, customer care, and its continual drive to be the No. 1 choice for career growth opportunities in our industry. We're looking for people who can make a difference because we believe an innovative team can accomplish anything!
Sales Associates – Full Time
Applicants should be energetic, enjoy outdoor recreational activities, willing to treat clients in a professional manner with a high level of customer service and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for people who can make a positive difference in the buying process. Specialized training in product lines and sales process will be provided. This position has a competitive remuneration package with benefits.
Service Technicians – Full Time
We are a Top 100 Marine dealer and currently
hold one of the highest CSI scores for recreational vehicles, including boats, ATVs and snowmobiles. We provide up-to-date training with year round, full time employment; all within a highly organized and functional work environment. The remuneration for this position is salary, based on experience, with built-in bonuses and benefits package.
Service Advisors – Full Time
Applicants should possess strong computer skills and the ability to serve as the first line contact with customers, which includes strong communication skills for a seamless link between customers and dealership during the service process. The position requires the individual to follow the service process in writing up service orders and must provide a high standard of customer service. Other duties will include answering telephone calls and processing transactions. Applicants must be able to work Saturdays. This position has a competitive remuneration package with benefits.
Parts & Accessories Associates-Full Time
Applicants should possess strong computer skills and the ability to serve as the first line contact with customers, which includes strong communication skills for a seamless link between customers’ needs and dealership. The position requires the individual to follow the parts & accessories policies & process with a high standard of customer service. Other duties will include answering telephone calls and processing transactions. Applicants must be able to work Saturdays. This position has a competitive remunera-tion package with benefits.
Dock Crew – Seasonal
Students Welcome! Our marina division of our new location is open during the renova-tions and we are currently filling our summer employment positions for our Dock Crew. No mechanical experience required. Outgoing and focused on high customer service are asset skills. Applicants must be able to work 40 hours per week, including Saturdays, and enjoy working outdoors.
Contact: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Please e-mail your resume to:
Georges’ Marine & Sports – Kingston
4000 Bath Road
Kingston, ON K7M 4Y4
Doug Hyde, General Manager
E-mail:
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Posted: May 14, 2013
Position: Sales Representative for Minn Kota, Humminbird, Cannon, Shimano.
Principle / Integrity Outdoors Inc.
Location: Central Quebec (Montreal based)
Description/Scope of Work:
Principle Outdoors Inc. is a leading sales rep Group in Eastern Canada specializing in the representation and territory management of leading Marine, Fishing and Outdoor brands. As this company grows, there is a need for a representative to be travelling to various accounts and maintain a high level of dealer support. This job also requires a comfort with public speaking and doing staff product knowledge sessions.
Skills and Qualifications:
Applicants are expected to have a strong knowledge of the outdoors, including fishing, boating and hunting.Applicants are expected to have a reliable small to mid-sized car for travel (there will be compensation for expenses)
Applicants are expected to have a positive attitude, very strong work ethic and be very well mannered.
Basic knowledge in Excel and Word would be an asset.
Compensation: To be discussed.
Contact: Resumes can be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Posted: May 7, 2013
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Position: Représentant des ventes, Principle / Integrity Outdoors Inc.
Location: Centre du Québec
Description/Scope of Work:
Principle / Integrity Outdoors Inc. est une agence de représentation de ventes éminente dans l’est du Canada qui se spécialise dans la représentation et dans la gestion du territoire d’importantes compagnies de produits marins, de pêche et de plein-air. Prenant de l’expansion, l’agence a besoin d’un représentant qui devra voyager afin de visiter les marchands pour leurs offrir un très grand soutien. Cet emploi exige également d’être à l’aise de parler en public et d’offrir des sessions d’entraînement aux personnels des magasins.
Le candidat doit posséder une grande connaissance du plein-air, incluant la pêche, la chasse et le milieu nautique.
Skills and Qualifications:
Le candidat doit avoir un véhicule motorisé fiable (de format compact ou intermédiaire) pour voyager. Certaines dépenses seront remboursées.
Le candidat doit avoir une attitude positive, une éthique de travail très forte et doit être courtois et poli.
Une connaissance de base de Excel et de Word est un atout.
Langues écrites et parlées : français et anglais
Compensation: à discuter
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Posted: May 7, 2013
Position: Sales Representative for Minn Kota, Humminbird, Cannon, Shimano, Principle / Integrity Outdoors Inc.
Location: Eastern Quebec (Quebec City based)
Description/Scope of Work:
- Represent Agency through a high level of account management
- Manage assigned accounts through regular visits to dealers
- Understand and manage needs of dealers through ongoing communication and thorough knowledge of the market in which they operate
- Present to, and train dealer staff on new products, etc
Skills and Qualifications:
- High level of comfort with public speaking and doing staff product knowledge sessions.
- Strong knowledge of the outdoors, including fishing, boating and hunting.
- Applicants are expected to have a reliable small to mid-sized car for travel (there will be compensation for expenses)
- Positive attitude, very strong work ethic
- Ability to manage relationships at all levels, approachable and well-mannered.
- Basic knowledge in Excel and Word would be an asset.
Compensation: To be discussed
Contact: Resumes can be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Posted: May 7, 2013
Position: Représentant des ventes
Location: L’est du Québec (Ville de Québec et les environs)
Description/Scope of Work:
Principle / Integrity Outdoors Inc. est une agence de représentation de ventes éminente dans l’est du Canada qui se spécialise dans la représentation et dans la gestion du territoire d’importantes compagnies de produits marins, de pêche et de plein-air. Prenant de l’expansion, l’agence a besoin d’un représentant qui devra voyager afin de visiter les marchands pour leurs offrir un très grand soutien. Cet emploi exige également d’être à l’aise de parler en public et d’offrir des sessions d’entraînement aux personnels des magasins.
Skills and Qualifications:
Le candidat doit posséder une grande connaissance du plein-air, incluant la pêche (ainsi que la pêche à la mouche), la chasse et le milieu nautique.
Le candidat doit avoir un véhicule motorisé fiable (de format compact ou intermédiaire) pour voyager. Certaines dépenses seront remboursées.
Le candidat doit avoir une attitude positive, une éthique de travail très forte et doit être courtois et poli.
Une connaissance de base de Excel et de Word est un atout.
Langues écrites et parlées : français et anglais
Compensation: à discuter
Contact:
Posted: May 7, 2013
Position: Sales Manager, Canadian Boat Shows
Location: Bolton, Ontario
Description/Scope of Work -
-Manage and execute renewals of existing exhibitors by maintaining and developing relationships and communications through a high volume of contact during the renewal process, and coordinating the volume of requests for space changes to maximize space revenue within parameters
- Collection of deposits and payments associated with renewing and new customers
-Effectively manage the balance between manufacturer and dealer relationships that exist within spaces
-Prospecting for new customers through the development of databases, aggressively following up with phone calls, personal visits, and email communications
-Together with the Show Manager, develop revenue targets and strategies for space sales
-Maintain master show floor plan
- Develop new floor plans of specific areas that require revisions as the industry evolves through market changes
- Lead and execute the space sales strategies, including high renewal targets, growth opportunities, and space assignments according to allocation guidelines
- Create and coordinate sales information for emailing/mailing to exhibitors and prospects
- Communication with exhibitors before, on-site, and after the event
- Effectively communicate and enforce display standards, union requirements, show logistics assistance, administrative requirements, promotional opportunities, and general exhibitor inquiries to ensure a positive experience
- Handle exhibitor communications and relationships, including conflict resolution
- Effectively communicate and implement Occupational Health and Safety Plan of the show to exhibitors
- Assist administrative staff in the preparation of admin aspects of space sales
- Communicate and handle miscellaneous operations duties as needed for show production
- On-site floor manager for the duration of the Toronto Show, and other events (Vancouver) including all of move-in, show days and move-out
- Additional sales and communications responsibilities as required to aid in achieving show objectives
- Use our in-house CRM Salesforce.com and A to Z Tradeshow management system
Skills and Qualifications
The right candidate will have:
- Very strong sales and relationship management skills
- Above average verbal and written communication skills
- Self motivated strengths, goal focused, resourceful and team player
- Natural problem solving abilities
- Strong focus on being detail oriented
- Excellent organization and project management skills with a strong ability to multi-task
- Great interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Strength working under pressure
- Ability to excel in a small office environment with a fast pace, willing to learn as appropriate, while being proactive and taking initiative
- Desire to work flexible hours, especially during show season. Some evening and weekend hours are required
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3-5 years sales experience
- Post secondary education
- Experience in CRM systems, SalesForce.com and A2Z Tradeshow management considered an asset
- Boating lifestyle
- Strength in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Some travel
- Valid driver’s license
Compensation
To be negotiated
Contact: Interested candidates should forward their resume and cover letter with salary expectations to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Applicants will be kept strictly confidential.
Posted: April 12, 2013
Position: Yard Services Staff
Location: Gold River Marina, Chester Basin, Nova Scotia
The marina is located at the mouth of the Gold River opening into Mahone Bay.
Description/Scope of Work - Full Time Seasonal
April to December. Occasional weekends and over time - depending on the tides. Physically demanding work. Gold River Marina is service oriented business with a big heart and great team spirit.
Skills and Qualifications
• Carpentry skills required (dock, crib, yard maintenance)
• Ability to work without supervision but with direction
• Willing to work inside and outside (hauling, launching, storing boats)
• Ability to interact with the marina community (grabbing a line or helping boaters)
• Pleasure Craft Operator Card an asset but not essential
Compensation
Based on experience and ability
Contact: Resume or telephone
Cindy Bradette -
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902-275-1322 or fax 902=275-1376
Posted: April 3, 2013
Position: Customer Service Advisor / Writer
Location: M&P Mercury Sales, Burnaby, BC: M&P Mercury Sales Ltd. Was established in 1957. Our well known boat dealership has been ranked #1 in Canada, #4 in North America and has been recognized as an industry leader for many years. We pride ourselves on selling a fun lifestyle and elite products including Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Bayliner and Trophy. We are seeking excellent people to continue strengthening our great team.
Description and Scope of Work: Some of the rresponsibilities to include scheduling appointments, processing work order estimates, parts requisitions, scheduling technician jobs, warranty administration and claims, customer service, answering telephones and working with suppliers.
Skills and Qualification: We are looking for a career oriented individual who can provide exceptional customer service to all of our boat owners. We seek an organized coordinator who has advanced computer and typing skills. Outstanding communication skills internally and externally with excellent multi-tasking skills for this busy role. Previous Marine/Automotive industry experience or knowledge is an asset. Previous Service Advisor experience is also an asset.
Compensation: Competitive compensation for suitable candidates, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Contact: Mike Aoki This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Posted: March 27, 2013
Position: Technical Marine Parts & Accessories Sales
Location: M&P Mercury Sales, Burnaby, BC
Description and Scope of Work: Technical Parts and Accessories Counter Person. Experience with marine engines a definite asset but experience with engines a must. Ability to quickly and effectively identify engine components using online resources and paper based resources. Excellent computer and communication skills a must.
Skills and Qualification: Must be able to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment, like people, and be able to interact effectively with the public in a cheerful and pleasant manner. A career minded energetic individual, you are an excellent multi-tasker, possess a strong work ethic and are a team player who is willing to learn and research information electronically.
Compensation: Competitive compensation for suitable candidates, commensurate with experience and qualifications
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Posted: March 18, 2013
Position: Marine Sales Professional
Location: Bobcaygeon and Minnet
Description and Scope of Work:
- Love boating and have an understanding of both the local boating area and our product (specific brand knowledge would be an asset).
- Be enthusiastic, self motivated, detail oriented and customer focused.
- Appreciate consultative selling; be able to qualify leads, interview clients and make recommendations.
- Enjoy selling the boating lifestyle; you are never just selling a boat!
About: Buckeye is a family owned and operated dealership that has serviced the Kawarthas since 1949. In 2012 we expanded into Muskoka with our Mastercraft brand, opening Muskoka Boat Gallery on Lake Rosseau. Both locations offer industry leading brands, quality pre-owned products and exceptional customer service.
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Updated: February 11, 2013
Position: Sales Associate
Locations: Bracebridge, Gravenhurst / Bala, Innisfil/Barrie
Description and scope of work: Pride Marine Group is currently seeking the right candidates to fill several Sales Associate Positions at all of our locations.
At Pride Marine Group, our Mission is to deliver a personalized boating lifestyle experience by offering products and services that provide the highest customer satisfaction.
Pride with has a history of success managing marinas across Ontario. We understand the boating lifestyle and we have built our reputation through understanding and catering to the needs of today’s boaters. Our track record in the marine industry illustrates our ability to anticipate the changing wants of our customers and deliver unique solutions customized to each marketplace we serve.
Career progression: You will be encouraged to improve your skills through in-house and manufacturer training. Work for the #1 multi-location boat dealer in Canada. Positive work environment, with a great team atmosphere.
Requirements: The ideal candidate will have sales experience in the marine industry with a proven track record. However we are also willing to train those new to the industry or profession.
Someone who is goal oriented, outgoing and thrives on customer interactions.
The individual must be an effective communicator with the ability to interact with our customers using the telephone, internet and face to face.
A self-motivated person with a desire to go further, embrace new challenges and grow within Pride.
You must be comfortable working weekends through the boating months and with travel to shows and manufacturers in the U.S.
Compensation: You will work in one of the nicest environments in the world. You will be financially compensated for success with a very attractive commission structure with an earning potential in the 6 figures.
Contact: If you are looking for a rewarding career as opposed to a job, please forward your covering letter and resume to one of our Regional Sales Managers.
- Bracebridge, Gravenhurst / Bala - Mike Thomas This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Innisfil/Barrie - Andreas Koch This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
We thank you for your interest and only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Updated: February 20.2013
Position: Marine Service Technician
Location: Penetanguishene, ON
Busy Southern Georgian Bay marina is seeking a qualified individual to fill an immediately vacant service technician position. Our company specializes in the repair and maintenance of power and sail vessels ranging in size from 14 to 60 feet. We are seeking a highly experienced individual who enjoys working with customers and co-workers and that demonstrates a positive, ‘can-do’ approach.
The successful candidate must have a minimum of five years experience in the following areas.
- Outboard and inboard engine & transmission troubleshooting & repair.
- Electronic Fuel Injection diagnosis and repair
- Onboard electronics systems installation, troubleshooting & repair (including plotters, radar, autopilots, AIS, video & wireless networking)
- Advanced Marine Electrical (including inverters, thrusters, stabilizers)
- Vessel handling/operation
Description and Scope of Work:
Reports directly to the service manager the service technician is responsible for customer interaction, keeping his/her daily work schedule, communicating with service advisors, providing technical assistance for estimating, providing mentorship for apprentice technicians, maintaining personal and shop tools/equipment in clean and serviceable condition.
Qualifications:
- Provincial Qualification Certificate
- ABYC & NMEA Certifications preferred
Compensation
Competitive compensation for suitable candidates, commensurate with experience and qualification.
Contact Tim Martin
Service Manager
Hindson Marina Inc.
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705-549-2004
Posted: February 5, 2013
Position: Combined Senior Maintenance Role + CANSail 3-4 Instructor
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Type and Scope of Job: This unique full-time position combines both maintenance and teaching roles. Reporting to the Director of the sailing school, the ideal candidate will be at least 18 years old and be familiar with both dinghies and keelboats.
As a CANSail instructor, you will be responsible for providing sailing instruction to groups of adults during evening hours.
As leader for the maintenance role, you will be responsible for keeping a fleet of 22-24 foot keelboats in good repair. This includes preparing boats for launch, rigging them, and hauling the boats (winterizing) at the end of the season.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee the maintenance of the school's fleet & equipment
- Provide sailing instruction to young adults up to CANSail level 4
Experience and Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum 5 years' sailing experience in a variety of boats
- Minimum 3 years experience as a dinghy instructor teaching youth or/and adults
- Minimum 3 years experience / familiarization with maintaining boats
Skills & Qualifications
- CANSail Certified Instructor - certified to teach on dinghies. up to CANSail level 4
- Standard/Emergency first aid with CPR “C”
- Current Boat Rescue or equivalent
- Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card
- Knowledge of basic boat maintenance including being familiar with launching and hauling small keelboats
- Driver’s license to be able to drive company van
- Some computer skills including use of Microsoft Office Suite considered an asset
- Racing experience on dinghies/keelboats considered an asset
- Excellent organizational, team management and communication skills
- A passion for the sport, and teaching others (adults)
Compensation:
This combined position is a full time/seasonal position beginning April 15, and will culminate mid October, with possibility of extension.
The salary for this position is commensurate with experience and certifications. Also please note, only those being considered for the position will be contacted.
Contact Info:
Please forward your application with accompanying cover letter and references to:
Advantage Boating
3rd Floor Britannia Yacht Club
2777 Cassels St.
Ottawa, ON
Canada K2B 6N6
Or
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Posted: February 6, 2013
Position: Service Coordinator / Service Writer
Location: Port Moody BC
Busy Vancouver area marine repair shop is seeking a qualified individual to fill an immediately vacant service coordinator position. Our company specializes in the repair and maintenance of pleasure boats and motor yachts ranging in size from 18 to 70 feet. We are seeking a highly organized individual who enjoys working with customers and co-workers that possesses strong leadership skills.
We will provide training in the specifics of this position however the successful candidate must have a minimum of one year experience in at least one of the following areas.
· Service coordinator in any field.
· Experience in any area of the recreational marine industry.
· Experience as a technician.
Description and Scope of Work:
Reports directly to the service manager the service coordinator is responsible for customer interaction, scheduling, invoicing, estimating and oversight of the day to day operations of the shop. The scope of these responsibilities includes but is not limited to:
· Communicate directly with service customers either in person or by phone.
· Discuss our customer's needs and complete the work order so that we can meet those needs.
· Estimate jobs prior to starting work and keep abreast of the status throughout the work process.
· Communicate the status of each job with the customer as it progresses, including start date, price updates, completion, and final invoice.
· Communicate with the technicians throughout the job completion process.
· Maintain service schedule daily.
· Ensure that we can and do deliver on all commitments.
· Perform research on jobs or processes for the technicians when appropriate.
· Communicate with the parts department regarding part arrival schedules that impact the completion of jobs, adjust completion dates and keep customer advised.
· Ensure that the shop and its equipment remain in an orderly operational condition at all times.
· Process warranty claims with various manufacturers.
· Oversee and approve technician schooling.
Compensation
Competitive compensation package will be based on experience, and will include hourly wage / salary, profit sharing, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Contact If you feel you are a good fit for this position please forward a resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications to Tom Mackenzie at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Updated: January 30, 2013
Position: Salesperson
Location: Ayr, ON (Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge area)
Description and Scope of Work:
Do you KNOW boats? Are you Hungry?
We're looking for a responsible, organized, self-starter that excels at customer service and can help our customers find their perfect boat. Excellent communication skills are essential. Pride and ownership of the sales department must be evident in your daily tasks and you must posses the ability to grow and manage it like your own business. You need to be able to work in a very demanding environment with a demanding schedule. 9-5 is not your work day, Monday-Friday is not your work week and you must be available to respond to email leads ASAP; you appreciate it when you receive a response to any of your inquiries promptly, anytime of day, right? You must be comfortable working on a computer as this is how our inventory is managed as well as our leads. You like inventory turn over and you like seeing the trailer lights of a happy customer leaving!
You will be responsible for every step of the sales process from responding to leads, to showing boats, to financing and insurance, to completing delivery of the boat to the customer. You will work WITH our service department to arrange delivery times and dates for the boats you sell.
You are always looking for a good deal on a boat too. With the success of quick inventory turn-over driven by you, you will notice a trend in what our customers are looking for. The hunger and drive to sell and provide excellent customer service should prompt you to search for inventory that will match our customers needs and desires - The Boss is always looking for these boats, but he would greatly appreciate your help in the search as well!
You will be responsible for ensuring our indoor showroom is at optimum viewing pleasure for our customers as well as our outdoor show space. This includes (but not limited to) maintaining the cleanliness of the boats, the showroom and the yard by means of scheduling. However, you are the type of person who sees a foot print on a swim platform or trailer and will clean it; you are the type of person who sees a child's spill or finger prints left behind on a show boat and will clean it.
C.A.S. Power Marine Ltd sells our own inventory boats as well as consignment boats. We are a Full-Line Starcraft dealer and sell all makes and models of used boats - fishing, bass, bow riders, cruisers, motor yachts, offshore, pontoons, aluminums, etc. We sell new and used outboards. We sell new and used boat trailers. Knowledge of all of these areas is essential!
It's selling season, so you'll need to hit the ground running!
Compensation: A competitive commission rate based on your sales
Contact: Send your stellar resume to
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Updated: January 30, 2013
Position: Distributor for Great Lakes Scuttlebutt boating magazine
Locations: Sarnia Bay to Chatham/Kent and points West. North Shore Lake Erie. North shore Lake Ontario from Whitby to Gananoque.
Description and Scope of Work: drop off magazine at Multiple marine business locations 4 times a year.
Requirements: Must have reliable vehicle. Pay is $100 per day with gas allowance.
Contact: Erik Kyle, Publisher- Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine
7856 W. Central Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43617
419-699-0415 Cell or 877-775-2538 Office
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Updated: January 29, 2013
Position: Yard Person
Location: Collins Bay Marina, Kingston Ontario
Description and Scope of Work: Collins Bay Marina is the largest privately owned & operated marina on Lake Ontario in Kingston Ontario Canada. We are a well respected marina that offers our boaters premier facilities and superior customer service. We have one position available for the right person to join our team. Great for someone who wants to continuously learn and for someone who enjoys some time off in the off season.
Gas dock attendant, stepping and destepping masts, backhoe operator, workboat operator, lawn tractor operator, assisting in operating a hydraulic trailer. Team player, assisting crew during launch/haul out using a 65 ton crane. Maintenance of all equipment and marina facilities.
Qualifications:
-Mechanical background with an interest in continuous learning
-Experience with boats & in a nautical environment
-Excellent customer service skills
-Good communication & public relation skills
-Strong organizational skills
-First Aid/CPR certified
Compensation: To be discussed
Contact: Send resume to
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Posted: January 17, 2013
Position: Yacht Sales Professional
Location: True North Yachts, Port Credit Harbour Marina
Description and Scope of Work: True North Yachts, Canada’s premier Yacht Dealership seeks a dynamic and self-motivated individual to join our team of professionals in the business of new and brokerage yacht sales.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, computer literate, organized, personable and have a passion for the sailing lifestyle. Must understand relationship selling and have a strong sales background in high value, sophisticated consumer products.
Sailing/boating knowledge and skills absolutely an asset!
Working from our office at the Port Credit Harbour Marina the successful candidate will be required to develop and cultivate leads from a variety of sources including our existing database, boat shows, open houses, walk-ins, phone-ins, manufacturer supplied leads and the candidates own networking in the marine community.
Some travel required. Commission based remuneration.
Requirements: CRM (such as ACT!) experience and familiarity with integrated dealer software (such as Dealer Logic) an asset.
Contact: Email resumes to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Updated: September 11, 2012
Position: Marine Technician
Location: Mark's Marine & Leisure Inc., Medicine Hat, Alberta
Description and Scope of Work: We are a small family oriented marine repair facility in sunny Southern Alberta seeking a full time, year round, service technician to basically run our service department. We repair mainly boats, motors and trailers, but do service some small generators, and Atv"s., install electronics and accessories.
Skills and Qualifications: Must be able to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment, like people, and be able to meet the public. Prefer a skilled marine service technician that is comfortable working on all major brands of outboards, stern drives, and inboards. Must have good diagnostics skills,some computer skills,takes pride in his/her work, pays attention to detail, and is physically fit.
Compensation: Commensurate with skills and qualifications
Contact: Please email resume along with salary expectations to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (only those selected for interview will be contacted)
Updated: September 12, 2012
Position: Marine Technician
Location: Gilligan's Boat Sales Ltd., Airdrie, Alberta
Description and Scope of Work: Certified Marine Technician required by established Marine Dealership just 15 minutes from Calgary, Alberta. Must be Volvo Penta or Mercury Marine certified or have completed and passed some of their courses. Must have experience working on Inboard/Outboard engines as well as Inboards. Must be able to work independantly. Also, experience installing wakeboard towers and Audio systems a definate assett.
Contact: Please submit resume along with salary expectations to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Updated: January 29, 2013