Job Description
Reporting to the Grey Sauble Conservation Operations Manager, the Trails & Forest Crew Member role is to assist trail inspections using a mobile app, complete basic trail maintenance, and assist with the removal of invasive species such as buckthorn. The role also includes light office duties like data entry and organizing inspection records to support Grey County’s trail and natural area stewardship.
This position will include, but is not limited to:
- Conducting and assisting with trail inspections using a mobile app.
- Performing basic trail maintenance tasks including sign installations on Grey County properties
- Assisting with the removal of invasive species with a focus on Buckthorn
- Completing light office duties such as data entry, mapping, and organizing inspection records
Skills and Experience:
- Education: Secondary school graduation or related job experience
- Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of trail maintenance, able to identify or learn common invasive species, including buckthorn, comfortable using technology for inspections and data entry and general maintenance of equipment and tools.
- Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License with clean driving abstract.
- Ability to safely operate equipment, tools, and vehicles.
- Good customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Standard First Aid required
Working conditions:
- Mainly in outdoor settings with some inside work.
- Occasional inclement weather conditions.
Full Time: (35 hours per week) Condensed four-day work week.
Employment: May – August 2026
Wage: $17.60/hour
Application Deadline: Until position is filled
*Work boots (green patch certified) required
Forward resume and cover letter to:
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority
237897 Inglis Falls Road
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N6 jobs@greysauble.on.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Late applications will not be considered.
GSCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), GSCA will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodation, please inform GSCA Administrative staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
