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Summer Student – Events Coordinator

Canada Summer Jobs | Community Engagement | 1 Position Available

Job role is subject to funding approval through the Canada Summer Jobs program

Duration: 8–16 weeks · April – August 2026
Hours: 30 hrs/week
Wage: $22.00/hr

Must meet Canada Summer Jobs requirements: ages 15–30, legally entitled to work in Canada.

The Events Coordinator will help coordinate and attend community-focused trail events throughout the spring and summer. This position supports NSMBA’s objectives to promote, maintain, and enhance local trail systems by engaging community volunteers and connecting with trail users across the North Shore.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing and attending events such as Trail Days and Fivers
• Attend community partner events like Lynn Valley Days and Blueridge Community Days
• Coordinate logistics including scheduling, supplies, setup/takedown, and on-site support
• Recruit, welcome, and communicate with volunteers and community members
• Capture photos and stories for social media, newsletters, and community outreach
• Engage with trail users to deliver our Community Survey in person at trailheads

Qualifications

Required

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Able to work outdoors and occasionally on evenings and weekends
• Basic computer and social media skills
• Access to transportation to support event setup and travel to trailheads

Assets

• Interest in mountain biking, trails, or environmental stewardship
• Experience with events, customer service, or volunteers
• Photography, videography, or basic design skills
• Located near the North Shore trails

Skills you’ll develop

Event planning
Community engagement
Communication
Teamwork
Logistics
Leadership

What you’ll gain

Hands-on experience in event planning, community engagement, and non-profit operations

Skills in communication, teamwork, logistics, and leadership you can carry into any career

Opportunities to work outdoors and contribute meaningfully to local trail stewardship

Work alongside a dedicated team of community-minded people who love trails

Apply now – email your resume and cover letter to info@nsmba.ca

Summer Trail Crew Member

Canada Summer Jobs | Landscape Labourer | 2 Positions Available

Job role is subject to funding approval through the Canada Summer Jobs program

Duration: 16 weeks · Apr 20 – Aug 29, 2026
Hours: 40 hrs/week
Wage: $22.00/hr

Must meet Canada Summer Jobs requirements: ages 15–30, legally entitled to work in Canada.

The Trail Crew Member will work alongside the NSMBA Trail Crew to maintain and repair multi-use community trails on Vancouver’s North Shore Mountains. Under the direction of the Trail Crew Lead, participants will carry out assigned tasks using modern, sustainable trail-building techniques with a strong focus on environmental protection.

Responsibilities

• Perform prescribed trail maintenance on existing multi-use and cycling trails on Mt. Fromme, Seymour Mountain, and Cypress Mountain
• Reconstitute trail surfaces to improve drainage, avoid erosion, and redirect water flow
• Shape trail corridors to prevent widening, shortcutting, and braiding
• Repair and replace existing wooden trail structures, including cedar bridges
• Identify hazardous or highly eroded trail sections and complete priority repairs
• Support revitalization of heavily used family-friendly and community trails to enhance safety, accessibility, and overall user experience
• Follow environmentally responsible and up-to-date sustainable trail-building practices

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions
• Physical fitness and comfort with manual labour
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
• Comfortable working in rugged, forested terrain

Assets

• Interest in mountain biking, trails, or environmental stewardship
• Basic experience with hand tools or construction
• Previous volunteer or outdoor work experience
• Familiarity with the North Shore trail network

Skills you’ll develop

Sustainable trail building
Collaboration
Problem solving
Communication
Adaptability
Creativity & innovation

What you’ll gain

Hands-on experience in sustainable trail construction and environmental stewardship

Mentorship from experienced trail builders with 2+ years of supervisory experience

Work outdoors across three mountains and contribute to trails used by your whole community

Join a passionate, community-minded team dedicated to trails for all, trails forever

Apply now – email your resume and cover letter to info@nsmba.ca