Trail Crew Member - Golden - Tourism Golden

Description

The Golden Cycling Club (GCC) is a non‑profit organization that manages and maintains over 165 km of trails across four major networks — Mount 7, Moonrakers, CBT Mainline, and Mountain Shadows. Working closely with Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC), private landowners, and community partners, the GCC is committed to providing safe, sustainable, and inclusive recreation opportunities for all trail users.

Our paid Trail Crew plays a key role in delivering on this mission — maintaining our existing trail network, developing new projects, and ensuring our partnership obligations are met. For 2025 we are hiring two full‑time Trail Leadership positions to help us continue raising the bar for trail quality and community stewardship in Golden.

Trail Crew Member

Seasonal Full‑Time (April/May – October 2026, weather dependent)

Overview:

The Trail Crew Member works under the direction of the Trail Maintenance Lead and Trail Building Lead to perform day‑to‑day trail maintenance, construction, and stewardship tasks. This is a hands‑on outdoor role for someone passionate about trails, teamwork, and sustainable recreation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform trail maintenance activities including brushing, drainage clearing, bridge repairs, and surface work.
• Support new builds, reroutes, and network improvements under direction of the Build Lead.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required PPE appropriately.
• Identify hazards and report maintenance needs to Lead staff.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment (hand tools, brush saws, chainsaws, etc.).
• Participate in volunteer trail nights and community events as a GCC representative.
• Interact positively with trail users and help promote safe and respectful trail use.

Qualifications:

• Enthusiastic about mountain biking and trail stewardship.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Physically fit and comfortable in a variety of terrain.
• Experience with trail maintenance or construction (an asset, not required).
• Chainsaw training (an asset).
• First Aid Certification (an asset).
• Valid BC Driver's License (preferred).
• Works well as part of a team.
• Respectful, safety‑minded, and community‑oriented attitude.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for training and skills development (e.g., chainsaw, first aid, trail standards).
• Work with a fun, passionate crew in Golden's world‑class trail networks.
• A meaningful role in maintaining and improving trails for the entire community.

Compensation

$0.00‑$25.00 per hour

How to apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume by December 31, 2025 to:

with the subject line: "Trail Crew Member Application – [Your Name]".