Job Details

Location: 1 Marmot Rd, Jasper, AB

Job type: Seasonal, Full-time

Reports To: Mountain Manager/Mountain Operations Supervisor

Job Start Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Job End Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026

Pay Type: Hourly

Position Overview

The Trail Crew works as part of the Summer Operations team. They are responsible for general outdoor maintenance, including sign/fence repairs, cleaning, painting, and the summer wastewater treatment program. They also handle general construction, landscaping, and reclamation as required. Trail Crew members use various types of heavy machinery and tools safely and may work outdoors in all, including adverse mountain weather conditions. This full‑time summer seasonal role runs mid‑May to mid‑October (4/7 days a week, 10‑hr days, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm) with a 90‑day probationary period under Alberta Employment Standards.

Responsibilities

- General outdoor maintenance & construction, landscaping, fence/sign repair, painting, cleaning, etc.
- Runoff control/ditching/erosion management, roadway maintenance.
- Operate company highway vehicles, heavy equipment (bobcat, Posi‑track, loader/backhoe, excavator, Zoom Boom) & various tools safely and as trained.
- Wastewater treatment & lagoon cleanout.
- Town run, garbage/dump runs, recycling.
- Logging (special projects) – felling, bucking, limbing (based on individual’s certification level).
- Reclamation (special projects) – sod/topsoil salvage, replacement, seeding/fertilize.
- Assist contractors’ work on the mountain as required.
- Identify and address safety concerns, working safely and efficiently.
- Assist other departments as required.
- Adhere to company’s practices and procedures as set in the Trail Crew Training Manual.




- Understand and adhere to Best Management Practices for Development at Ski Areas in Banff and Jasper National Parks of Canada.

Requirements

- Must be 18 years or older.
- Class 5 Alberta driver’s licence (3 years experience preferred).
- Must produce clean Alberta driving abstract.
- Must possess an enthusiastic and positive attitude.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs and perform repetitive lifts at times.
- Must enjoy working outdoors with a team and by themselves.
- Ability to be a great environmental steward to Jasper National Park.
- Physically fit.

Attributes

- Professional deportment with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Cheerful, outgoing personality; demonstrated temperament for stressful situations.
- Solid team member able to take direction.
- Trustworthy and able to work unsupervised.
- Motivated and observant; able to perceive needed tasks and complete them without direction.
- Self‑aware; able to identify strengths and gaps in own abilities and training.
- Ability to use taught skills and previous experience to problem‑solve.

Qualifications

- Ski industry experience, experience operating chainsaws & heavy machinery.
- Physically fit.
- Mechanical, general construction, reclamation, and general labour background (an asset).
- Self‑motivated and able to work unsupervised when required.
- Experience operating off‑road (ATVs) and 4‑wheel drive vehicles.
- Current Standard First Aid Certificate (16 hrs).

Supplementary

All Marmot Basin employees will conduct themselves in compliance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation as it relates to their job. Respect and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures as set in the Corporate Policies, Employee Handbook, and Trail Crew Training Manual. Understand and adhere to Ski Marmot Basin’s “Harassment Policy” and the company’s “Privacy Policy”.

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