About this Position:
There are up to eight (8) temporary (auxiliary) positions available from May 4th, 2026 to August 28th, 2026.
These positions are available in the following locations: Cranbrook, Invermere, Nelson, Revelstoke.
These positions have full time on-site requirements.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary vacancies in the above locations.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

We are also actively recruiting for Seasonal Maintenance Crew Leaders via Requisition 121716.

The Team:
Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC) exists to provide safe, quality recreation opportunities for the public by developing, maintaining and managing a network of sites and trails through service contracts and partnership agreements with a range of groups and both public and private sector organizations. Learn more about our program here.

The Role:
Seasonal Maintenance Crew Member opportunities offer hands-on experience in recreation management, where you’ll develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills while maintaining and enhancing outdoor recreation sites and trails. Under the guidance of a Crew Leader, you’ll assist with facility and infrastructure repairs, trail construction and a variety of outdoor recreation projects, across diverse and remote locations. This role requires flexibility for extended workdays and occasional overnight stays, providing a unique opportunity to explore and contribute to BC’s recreation network.

Typical work duties 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.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

Grade 12 graduation or GED; AND one (1) of the following:
Partially complete or completed degree or diploma in an Outdoor Recreation Management or a Natural Resource Management related field AND at least four (4) months (full time) of related work or volunteer experience; OR,
Six (6) months (full time) of 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; and/or,
Other outdoor recreation facilities or remote environments.
Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or both of the following:

Higher levels of first aid certification (e.g. Intermediate First Aid (previously OFA Level 2) and/or Wilderness First Aid); and/or,
Additional years of relevant experience.
Provisos:

Available to work continuously for a 4-month period, May 4, 2026, through to August 28, 2026.
Must be physically fit: able to lift and carry heavy loads and hike across challenging terrain for up to 10 hours per work day.
This position requires you to have a valid FULL BC driver’s licence (minimum class 5), or an equivalent class driver’s licence from another province or jurisdiction.
Completion of a valid WorkSafeBC Basic Occupational First Aid (OFA) (formerly OFA1) certification during the work term. The Branch will provide certification if not obtained by the time of appointment.

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

How to Apply:
Applications are accepted only via the BC Public Service hiring webpage, please refer to this link for more details . Applications are open until January 12 2026 at 11:00pm PST.