Squamish Dirt Bike Association

The Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association (SORCA), the Squamish Dirt Bike Association (SDBA) and the Squamish Trail Society (STS) have teamed up to conduct a trail maintenance program this summer. Contingent on funding through Canada Summer Jobs and the District of Squamish, the SORCA/SDBA/STS will be hiring one trail maintenance supervisor and up to four students. The work is scheduled to begin in early May 2011 and continue until the end of August.
The successful applicants will have experience in building and maintaining trails, be physically fit and be comfortable using various hand tools for trail maintenance duties. Preference for these positions will be given to individuals who have the following qualifications:

• Trail workers must be current students returning to school this fall
• Trail Maintenance Supervisor does not have to be a returning student
• Trail Workers should currently be enrolled in a program that includes outdoor recreation, or environmental studies, etc.
• Have a keen interest in outdoor activities
• Possess the ability to use simple hand tools for trail maintenance purposes
• Possess trail building/maintenance experience including: mountain bike, dirt bike and/or hiking trails
• Have completed a trail building/maintenance course and are knowledgeable in drainage control with respect to trail construction.
• Have experience in trail design
• Have experience (preferably certification) of basic chain saw use and maintenance
• Possess the ability to work with minimal direction or supervision
• Possession of first aid certificate would be an asset
• The Trail Maintenance Supervisor should have experience with overseeing trail maintenance crew(s), be familiar with WCB requirements for safety planning

Persons interesting in applying for these positions should submit a resume by 2:00 p.m. Friday April 27, 2012 to: liaison@sorca.ca

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Thanks,

Squamish Dirt Bike Association.