Trail Crew (Summer/Fall 2025)

go2HR; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor recreation company in North Vancouver seeks a Trail Crew Member responsible for maintaining ski runs, performing landscaping tasks, and assisting with event setups. Applicants must be in excellent physical condition, capable of working in all weather, and have experience with chainsaws. This role offers competitive hourly pay of $21.08 to $24.06, along with several employee perks including a Seasonal Access Pass and discounts at local businesses.

Benefits

Free Seasonal Access Pass

Discounts at resort's restaurants

Referral Bonus Program

Public Transit subsidies

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience in landscaping, construction or mechanical work is an asset.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ski runs and prepare the area for guests.
• Assist with fire prevention and erosion control efforts.
• Interact cheerfully with guests and staff.

Skills

Excellent physical condition

Team player

Chainsaw and/or brush cutter experience

Education

Valid driver’s license

OFA Level 3 certification

Job description

• Accessible Employer: Yes
• Open to International applicants with valid Canadian Work permits: Yes

As a Trail Crew Member, you will be primarily responsible for doing summer slope grooming with various tasks including but not limited to the clearing of the ski runs, brush cutting/trimming, trail building as well as fire prevention and erosion control efforts. Under direct supervision from the Mountain Crew Supervisor and Mountain Operations Duty Managers assist other departments with manual tasks, clean up and tear-down, transport, and on occasion are expected to assist with line control and other guest related duties.

Essential Job Functions:

-General maintenance of ski runs, primarily brush cutting and chain sawing
-Seeding/haying ski runs and other areas of the mountain
-Performing minor maintenance on power tools while out in the field
-Daily maintenance of power tools at beginning/end of shift
-Daily shifts will be approximately 8 hours, in all types of weather conditions
-Adhering to all mountain policies and regulations at all times on or off the job
-Cheerfully interacting with guests and staff and willing to go above and beyond to help guests
-Punctual, in uniform, and adhering to the grooming policy
-Demonstrating safe work practices and mandatory use of PPE
-Assisting other departments with manual tasks
-Cleaning up or assisting trade workers with special tasks
-Cleaning/maintaining mountain top trails and attraction areas
-Landscaping mountain top and base areas and maintaining these areas
-Assisting with transport of goods around the mountain top area
-Assisting to set up and tear down materials for events
-Other duties as required

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Abilities:

-Must be in excellent physical condition and hard-working
-Functional knowledge of mountain operations an asset
-OFA Level 3 an asset
-Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
-Experience/certification in the use of a chainsaw and/or brush cutter is preferred
-Must be a team player and able to work with minimal supervision
-Previous experience in landscaping, construction or mechanical experience an asset
-Valid driver’s license required

Working Conditions:

Trail Crew perform most of their duties outdoors and may work in all different kinds of weather conditions.
Hours of operation are weather dependent. Due to the nature of the business, this position requires flexibility in terms of your work schedule. A variety of work schedules may include rotation of shifts, day/evening shifts, and weekends and statutory holidays.
Shifts require standing for long periods of time, lifting, twisting, shoveling, and other forms of manual tasks.

21.08 to $24.06/hour

Other Perks/Benefits

All positions are eligible for the following benefits and perks:-Free Seasonal Access Pass-Discounts at the resort’s restaurants, retail, and rental outlets-Referral Bonus Program-Public Transit subsidies-Free or discounted lift tickets at many other resorts (winter/summer)-Access to free Employee and Family Assistance Program-Excellent training and professional development-Northland Properties friends and family discounts program including hotels, restaurants, and recreation.Full-time, year-round positions are also eligible for these:-Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans-RRSP matching plan after 6 months of service-Free access passes for dependents

Job Application Process

Please visit the Careers Page on the Grouse Mountain website and apply online!