Official Sponsor of the 2008 season

www.victoriapark.com

Did you know that Colonel By built a public boxing ring in order to limit conflicts between the French Canadians and the Irish in 1830?

Historical Rickshaw Tour:

- 7 days a week
- $25.00 per 1/2 hour

More info

SUMMER JOB

If you enjoy running and being in the center of the action, Ottawa Rickshaws de l’Outaouais is for you.

You are dynamic, outgoing and have a great sense of humor? Use these skills to lighten up one's trip with an exciting historical rickshaw tour. You attain a fantastic level of physical fitness and have a chance to learn the business through a management-training program.

 

Job data sheet:

Schedule: Thursday, Friday, Saturday (6PM-3AM), Sunday to Wednesday (day or night) varies
Remuneration: varies with vending skills
Job Type: Entrepreneurial. You are not paid a wage; rather, you become an independent contractor and earn cash everyday from your customers. Weekly rent is paid to the company for the use of the rickshaw and to cover insurance, repairs, training, licensing and storage.

 

Qualifications:

Being available from May 1st to August 31st (this includes 1 week of unpaid vacation)
Being able to run 3 km under 15 minutes
A mature, professional attitude and appearance
A flair for storytelling
An enthusiastic personality
An interest in local and Canadian history
An entrepreneurial spirit
Bilingualism is a strong asset
Hold a valid drivers license

 

Application and Contact Information

Method(s) of Application: Electronic Mail
Application Requirements: Résumé, Cover Letter

 

Email: marc@rickshaws.ca


What veteran runners have to say :

“Being a runner is traveling all over the world. I’ve given tours to people from at least 20 different countries. I’ve learned so much”
-Michael Hansen, 26 yrs old

“I just love to run. And I think it’s great to get paid for it.”
-Jake Mackenzie, 22 yrs old

“Being a female runner is definitely very rewarding. Passers-by encourage me when I run and clients are very impressed by my strength”
-Sylvie-Anne Williams, 20 yrs old

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