Now Hiring: Trail Crew Workers
Posted on Thursday May 28, 2020
Trail Crew Workers
East Coast Trail Association
Up to 40 hours/week
June 15, 2020 to end of November 2020
The East Coast Trail Association (ECTA) is a registered charity and not-for-profit responsible for the management, maintenance and protection of the East Coast Trail, a 336km coastal wilderness hiking trail on the eastern edge of Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula.
The East Coast Trail Association is accepting applications to fill seasonal Trail Crew Worker positions to assist with construction, enhancement and maintenance work along the coastline of the Avalon Peninsula, between Topsail Beach and Cappahayden.
Period of Work: From June 15, 2020 to end of November 2020.
Qualifications:
- Be knowledgeable in the proficient use and safe operation of power saws and/or tools associated with construction, carpentry, woodworking, and stonework;
- Be in good physical condition and prepared to work in an outdoor environment and in adverse weather conditions;
- Be capable of hiking distances of several kilometres of the East Coast Trail daily, while transporting tools, equipment and materials to outdoor work sites on the trail;
- Have experience as a general labourer;
- Provide own transportation when working in the St. John’s area;
Assets:
- Previous outdoor construction experience;
- Valid first aid certification;
- OH&S training.
Compensation:
Trail Crew Worker Rate: $16.64/hour, up to 40 hours per week.
While operating from work camps, employees receive an extra $100 per week plus food and tent accommodations.
Deadline to apply: Monday, June 8, 2020
How to apply:
Send a short cover letter with resume, highlighting any construction, carpentry or chainsaw experience, with subject line Trail Crew Worker to the attention of
Trail Manager
East Coast Trail Association
office@eastcoasttrail.com
While ECTA sincerely appreciates the interest of all candidates, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
*No phone calls, please. We sincerely appreciate all applications, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Interview dates are targeted for the second week in June.*