Trailflow is Hiring

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Spotted on their FB page….

@TrailFlow specializes in the design, construction, and maintenance of singletrack hiking / mountain bike trails and bicycle skills parks with job sites located all across Atlantic Canada. We are seeking motivated and energetic person(s) for a variety of positions for the fall 2021 build season.

Primary job site for fall 2021 is located in New Germany, NS.

No two work days are alike! The day-to-day duties will widely vary based on the type of project being completed, creating a range of tasks to be completed daily under the direction of TrailFlow crew leaders. The work is physically demanding including use of various hand & power tools, involves manual material handling, and some use of heavy equipment.

Positions Available Include:
• Build Crew, part time hours. Expected season September to December
• Build Crew, full time hours. Expected season September to December

Position Requirements:
• Must be Canadian or legally able to work in Canada
• Must be at least 16 years of age and able to transport self to job sites
• Comfortable working outdoors on rugged terrain in all weather conditions
• Highly self-motivated
• Able to perform manual labour including the use of hand tools (such as rakes, shovels, pick-axes, loppers, leaf blowers, etc.) and heavy lifting (moving rocks, full wheelbarrows, and lumber) for a large part of the work day

Desired Qualifications:
• Experience in construction and design of sustainable singletrack trails
• Carpentry skills
• Seasoned mountain biker and/or hiker
• Chainsaw safety or felling course
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as an excavator, compactor, skid steer, etc.

Compensation & Benefits:
• $14.00 - $20.00 per hour - reflective of candidates experience and qualifications
• Preference will be given to applicants able and willing to travel for extended work periods across
the Maritimes
• Potential long-term career position for the right candidate
• Mentoring and on the job training provided
• Flexible scheduling depending on applicants situation / location
• Some work terms can be extended later into the winter if work loads demand
• Workers Comp Coverage for all employees
• Get to ride bikes and go hiking for work!

Please apply with resume and include a short portfolio of your trail building, carpentry, and mountain biking / hiking experiences. Applications can be emailed to michelleattrailflowdotca

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There’s a dream job if I’ve ever seen one!

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Just wish I could walk right now :joy:

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Gonna be at least $50 bucks a day just to drive there from the HRM. $160 bucks max a day if they consider you at the top end of their scale.
So after taxes and fuel everyday, you might clear $80-90 bucks a day. Say $90 x 5, you’re making $450 a week and that’s if you’re making $20.

Living wage in HRM is approx $21.40

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so what? what exactly are you trying to achieve with this information? That Trailflow are shitty employers? What does the paid crew at McFight or in Truro make?

No one is forcing you to take the job, so what do you care what the pay is? “Living wage” in Bridgewater is $16.80 for instance (according to Living Wage Canada :: Nova Scotia ) so the wages on offer sound reasonable. Afterall being a mountain bike trail builder is essentially a landscaper and the expected wage is $12.95 to $19 (according to Landscape and Horticultural Technicians and Specialists | Careers Nova Scotia)

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I never made mention of any of that if you choose to assume, that’s on you.

All I’m saying is these are changing times and people need to be able to have a little meat left on the bone.

And if Bridgewater was swimming with trail builders than I guess they’ll be alright then.

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whatever, go rail on Walmart or McDonalds if you’re so into wage disparity. whining about the wages offered by a small independent business is a shit move.

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Sounds like a good gig. There’s a lot worse ways to make a living.

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Goose, I don’t think the intent was for someone living in Halifax to commute daily - probably aimed at people a bit more local.

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