Start Your Journey on Wheels
Apply below — no previous rickshaw experience required
Job description:
Are you an outgoing, energetic individual who enjoys working out, socializing and has a passion for providing excellent customer service? Rickshaw Collective is seeking aspiring individuals to join our team in Halifax on a casual, part-time or full-time basis for this season, running until the end of November. This is a unique outdoor lifestyle job for active, social, confident people who want flexible hours, strong earning potential, and a fun role in downtown Halifax nightlife and tourism. Rickshaw Runners provide memorable rides around busy downtown areas and the waterfront while getting paid to stay active, meet people, and create memorable experiences for passengers.
Most shifts are 4–8 hours (you choose). Average shifts are often around $250–$350, slower shifts may be around $150–$200, and strong busy nights can reach $500+. Typical earnings work out to $30 – $80/hour. This is a commission + tips role, earnings vary by effort, confidence approaching people, sales ability, weather, events, tourists, nightlife activity, and downtown foot traffic. Cash is earned immediately, and card transactions are paid out weekly, every Monday.
No previous rickshaw experience is required. Training and trial shifts are provided. To get a feel for the job, check out our social media and watch our top reels before applying
Rickshaw Running Schedule
Working Months
- April to November
High Season
- June - September
Working Hours
Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Hours: Evening and late night, typically 8pm–4am, you choose
Flexible and Casual
You control your schedule, you decide when you work and how long you work
Shift length: Usually 4–8 hours, chosen by you
Location: Downtown Halifax
Argyle st, Grafton st, Spring Garden rd, the Waterfront, and other busy downtown areas
Availability
Open to men and women. Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada and physically capable of the role.
Age range: 18 – 45
Join the Collective
Be an entrepreneur and your own boss!
- Flexible casual, part-time, or full-time work
- Strong earning potential through commission + tips
- Work outdoors in downtown Halifax
- Stay active while earning money
- Meet locals, tourists, students, cruise passengers, and nightlife crowds
- Training and trial shifts provided
Responsibilities
- Operate a rickshaw to transport passengers within designated areas of Halifax.
- Provide safe and fun transportation services to customers, ensuring an exciting and enjoyable ride.
- Go above and beyond to provide entertainment and excellent customer service. Interact with the passengers, make jokes, play music and create conversation to elevate the mood.
- Use safe running, jogging, music, energy, tricks and personality to create a fun and memorable ride
- Socialize, and communicate effectively with passengers, offering information about local attractions, landmarks, and events.
- Collect fares and process payments accurately.
Requirements
- The most important requirements are to be physically fit, charismatic, social and responsible when it comes to safety.
- Speak clear and fluent English.
- Live in Halifax Regional Municipality and have a reliable means of transportation.
- Physical fitness and ability to pull a rickshaw for extended periods (from 4 - 8 hours).
- Excellent customer service skills with a confident, friendly and approachable demeanor.
- Familiarity with Halifax's streets, bars, landmarks, and tourist destinations.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Reliable and responsive in communication.
Benefits
- Paid immediately by the passengers. Opportunities to receive large tips.
- Flexible work schedule to accommodate personal commitments, you decide when and how long you work. Could be once every 2 weeks or 4 times a week.
- Enjoy the fresh air and beautiful surroundings while staying active.
- Interact with locals and tourists, creating memorable and exciting experiences for passengers.
- Join a vibrant and supportive team!
Onboarding
Selected applicants will be contacted for a phone interview. If we proceed, you’ll complete training and two trial shifts accompanied by an experienced runner. These first shifts help you learn the job and decide whether it’s a good fit.
Testimonials from Rickshaw runners
Join Our Team
To apply, complete the form and answer the questions thoughtfully. A resume is helpful but optional. Selected applicants will be contacted for a phone interview. Let us know why and how you meet all the requirements and are a good fit for a rickshaw runner. Applications can be sent to simonherby8@gmail.com
Join our team of Rickshaw Runners and work in an exciting atmosphere contributing to an eco-friendly entertainment and accessible transportation solution while providing exceptional service to residents and visitors in Halifax.
