PK AST 06R - Seasonal Maintenance Crew Member

Job Summary

A unique experience for outdoor enthusiasts to create and maintain recreation sites and trails.

Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC) is excited to hire for the 2025 Seasonal Maintenance Crew Program. Up to 2 high-energy, collaborative, physically active individuals will be hired as Seasonal Maintenance Crew members to work on a variety of outdoor recreation projects from May to the end of August within the 100 Mile House- Chilcotin Recreation District.

Through this program, RSTBC will provide valuable work experience for those interested in Outdoor Recreation Management. Seasonal Maintenance Crew Members will gain teamwork, leadership, and communication skills, as well as operational experience building and maintaining recreation sites and trails.

Under the supervision of a Seasonal Maintenance Crew Leader, typical work duties will include:
• Recreation and campsite maintenance such as building, repairing, and maintaining facilities (e.g. picnic tables, boardwalks, foot bridges, signage, kiosks, outhouses, docks);
• Trail building and maintenance on many different types of trails;
• Interacting with recreation users by providing information, responding to elementary questions, addressing minor conflicts, and escalating significant issues to their supervisor or a RSTBC district staff member.

Crews will travel to the far reaches of their recreation district and may travel to neighbouring districts for projects; therefore, you must be willing to work up to a 10-hour day and be willing to overnight in remote locations for some projects. Work days will be Monday to Friday, for 70 hours every two-week pay period.

Job Requirements:
Education and Experience:

• Grade 12 graduation or GED; AND one of the following:
• Partially complete, or completed degree or diploma in an Outdoor Recreation Management or a Natural Resource Management related field AND 4 months (full time) *related work or volunteer experience; OR
• Six months (full time) *related work or volunteer experience.

*Related work or volunteer experience may include:

• Experience working with others in a team environment.
• Experience with construction, carpentry, trail building, chainsaw use, small engines, all-terrain vehicles, hand tools, and/ or power tools.
• Experience working outdoors, such as:
• Field work relating to forestry, conservation, ecology, or other natural resource fields
• Operational roles with National or Provincial Parks, or
• Other outdoor recreation facilities or remote environments.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Higher levels of first aid certification, such as OFA Level 2 (Intermediate First Aid) and/or Wilderness First Aid.
• Additional years of relevant experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Recinfo@gov.bc.ca

About the Position

This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary opportunities.
These are temporary/auxiliary positions from May 5, 2025 to August 29, 2025.
This position is located in Williams Lake.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

If you wish to be considered for a Seasonal Maintenance Crew Leader position, you must apply on that posting separately, via Requisition # 118089

If you wish to apply on different locations for a Seasonal Maintenance Crew Member position, you must apply on that posting separately, via Requisition # 118077

Williams Lake has a rich history regarding the Cariboo gold rush, and is located in a valley in the interior plateau of central B.C.. Whitewater rafting and single-track mountain biking are unique activities available in Williams Lake. The Williams Lake Stampede is one of the biggest rodeos in western Canada and pays tribute to local ranching history. For more information on Williams Lake please check here: Tourism Williams Lake - Discover your new favorite destination

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How to Apply:

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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