We are hiring! Trail Crew Member

Job SummaryThe PVTA is a registered not-for-profit charity organization run primarily by volunteers with the mission to build, improve and maintain a sustainable and diverse trail infrastructure for both residents and visitors to the Pemberton Valley. The organization is led by a passionate Board that represents a wide range of trail users. 
We are seeking an energetic Trail Crew Member. The Trail Crew Member will report directly to the Trails Manager.  The main focus will be to execute trail maintenance throughout the Pemberton trail network based on specific objectives or projects laid out by the Trail Manager and guided by the Director of Trails or other appointed board/ staff member.

Term/Length of Commitment: Approximately 8 hours/week and runs from June1 to November 1, 2023.
Time commitment may vary from week to week depending on availability, however will not exceed an average of 8 hours per week. The Trail Crew will work with the Trails Manager to coordinate the best time to work an average 8 hours per week. The Trail Crew member is able to conduct the work at times appropriate for the individual and Trails Manager to coordinate together. The position may be renewed in March of 2024, contingent on a Board review and funding.

Compensation: up to $28/hour depending on experience.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Trail Crew member will work closely with the Trails Manager while working on the trail network.  The main goal is maintenance of the current trail network.  
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Primary Duties: 

• Maintain existing trails within the Pemberton trail network
• ​Work with Trails Manager to identify areas for improvement or future projects
• Assist with installation of trail signage
• Maintain trails for diverse trail users including biking, hiking, horse riding, moto sports
• Ability to follow direction from the trails manager
• Provide monthly invoices of hours worked with itemized hours per project
• Keep track of PVTA equipment and of any issues that may arise that impede the equipment from performing its intended function

Qualifications & Experience:
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• A passion for building and maintaining trails
• ​Sustainable trail maintenance techniques, minimizing ecological disturbance and ensuring trailwork is finished to a high standard
• Previous experience building and maintaining trails is an asset, priority given to those with varied experience working with a variety of groups
• All necessary tickets or experience for running machines: chainsaws, brushcutters (preferred however not essential)
• Experience with hand tools; loppers, pole saws to clear downed trees and shrubs, use of shovels, pulaskis, picks, wheelbarrows, tampers, rakes, and other tools to maintain trails
• Have a strong safety focus 
• Owns suitable work wear, work gloves, steel toe capped boots 
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and be physically fit
• Ability to work in remote conditions
• First Aid Certificate (preferred however not essential)

Please send applications to [email protected]