Trail Crew Member

Job title: Trail Crew Member

Job description: Job Information
Job Title: Trail Crew Member
Job Requisition ID: 52916
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Blairmore, Calgary and Rocky Mountain House
Full or Part-Time: Wage
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Seasonal, 6 Month Wage Position
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until Suitable Candidate is Found
Classification: Subsidiary 04B 4000 Maintenance Service Worker 1
Salary: ​$20.14 to $24.22 / Hourly

Wage Benefits:

• Wage employees receive 11.2% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of benefits and vacation leave.
• 5.2 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays.
• 6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay.
• Weekend shifts are eligible for a premium of $3.25 per hour.
• Evening shifts are eligible for a premium of $2.75 per hour.

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:

Forestry and Parks are responsible for growing our manufactured wood products and forestry sector, preserving, and managing our public lands and protected areas. Protected areas are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes, wildlife habitat and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities. Alberta’s protected areas inspire people to discover, value, protect and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations.

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Role Responsibilities

The Forestry and Parks Recreation, Education, and Partnerships Unit is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our Trail Crew, a vital team committed to enhancing the recreational experiences on Alberta’s public land. We are in search of highly motivated and responsible candidates who embody enthusiasm for outdoor recreation and possess the physical fitness required for field-based roles in the South Region of Alberta. Reporting directly to the local Field Supervisor, successful candidates will actively contribute to the enhancement of Alberta’s public lands, particularly in Public Land Use Zones (PLUZ).

The role demands individuals who are not only physically fit but also capable of hiking long distances, carrying loads of up to 25 kg, and comfortable working in remote locations in all types of weather conditions. Trail Crew members may be required to work from remote field camps for periods of 4 days or more.

As a Trail Crew member, duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Follow all pertinent Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies, procedures and protocols.
• Complete daily hazard assessments and vehicle/equipment inspections
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment
• Collect data regarding trail conditions, signage and infrastructure
• Install or remove signage
• Load trailers and haul material, equipment, OHVs or heavy equipment to site
• Conduct trail maintenance using hand tool, power tools or heavy equipment
• Assist with the construction, installation or maintenance of various types of infrastructure such as bridges, boardwalks, culverts
• Operate power tools including chainsaws, brush saws, and other high-risk equipment
• Operate OHVs such as quads and side by sides
• Operate heavy machinery including tractors, skid steers, excavators
• Clean up garbage, remove structures or abandoned trailers and vehicles
• Complete administrative tasks such as timesheets and expense claims

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

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As the successful candidate you will demonstrate the following competencies:

Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• The minimum recruitment standard for this role is a high school education with no experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR Level C and AED Certificate
• Current Defensive Driving Certificate
• Physically fit and able to safety carry up to 25kg

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered based on:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year education

Assets:

• Experience trail building, landscaping, carpentry and/or construction
• Experience with backcountry navigation and working in adverse weather conditions.
• Experience with digital data collection (i.e. ArcGIS Field Maps, Avanza)
• Trailoring and load securement of materials and heavy equipment
• Heavy equipment operator certification or experience
• Comfortable with backcountry navigation and working in remote areas
• Chainsaw safety certificate: levels 1, 2 or 3
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
• Transport of Dangerous Goods
• ATV or UTV training
• Bear Awareness Training
• Wilderness First Aid

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Notes

Terms of Employment:

There is a total of 6 seasonal wage positions available, 2 in each of the three of the following locations: Blairmore, Calgary and Rocky Mountain House. Accommodations may be available at some locations. Positions start May 2024 and continue through into October 2024. Typical work week is Monday to Thursday (10 hours per day), 40 hours per week. Some projects may require working overtime or weekends.

Training that will be provided: Chainsaw safety certificate: minimum level 2, OHV training certificate: ATV and UTV.

Applicants are requiring providing a cover letter. In your resume, please include dates ranges (month and year) associated with all education and work experience. Also, indicate whether your work experience was casual, part-time (PT) or full-time (FT). For example: January 15, 2006 – June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT, three 8-hour shifts/week).

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

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It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, please contact Alba Ngjelo at

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