HIRING: Trail Technician/By-Law Officer

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the existing position of Trail Technician/By-Law Officer. Reporting to the Trails Coordinator, the Trail Technician/By-Law Officer assists the Trails Division with the operation and maintenance of the Haliburton Highlands Water Trails (Frost Centre and Poker Lakes canoe route areas), hiking trails and the Frost Centre ski trails.

The preferred candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Completion of a post-secondary program in a related field of study;
• Training as a municipal law enforcement officer or provincial offences officer;
• Valid Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s Licence with a clean driver’s abstract;
• Pleasure craft operator card and experience with operating a motorboat;
• Wilderness Advanced First Aid, or ability to obtain;
• Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association (ORCKA) Canoeing -
Day Trip Leader Certification, Bronze-Cross Swimming and Wilderness Survival
Certifications are assets, or ability to obtain;
• Chainsaw operator’s certification with a level of comfort & experience is a strong
asset as tree removal from trails and remote campsites is a regular function;
• Experience and comfort with operating a snowmobile in the backcountry and
while towing a groomer for ski trail grooming operations;
• Backcountry navigation and exploration in all seasons with skiing, snowshoeing,
map/compass/GPS, canoeing, hiking, and other outdoor experience;
• Comfortable working with computers, reservation software, Microsoft Office,
email, cash handling and point of sale debit/credit pin pads 

This position will remain open until filled. 

You can find a complete job description, including details on how to apply, here.