Opportunity overview
Program: Canada Summer Jobs (#5427486)
Position: Environmental Program Coordinator – Trail Classification
Position Type: Full-time, seasonal employment
Salary: $23/hour, 35 hours per week
Location: Remote
Reports to: Manager, Network Development and Support
Start Date: ASAP
Language Requirement: English
About the role
The Environmental Program Coordinator – Trail Classification will support Trans Canada Trail’s Network Engagement and Support team by conducting fieldwork to verify trail conditions, engage with partners and collect data that informs national trail management systems. Reporting to the Manager, Network Development and Support, the student will serve as Trans Canada Trail’s local representative within Saskatchewan or Newfoundland, assisting with trail classification and information validation, signage implementation and partner outreach.
This role is ideal for a student passionate about outdoor recreation, geography, environmental studies or community development—someone who enjoys hands-on work and contributing to the enhancement of Canada’s national trail network. This position provides a valuable opportunity to contribute directly to the care and improvement of the Trans Canada Trail. The Environmental Program Coordinator – Trail Classification plays a key role in linking local field realities with Trans Canada Trail’s broader national systems, helping ensure the data, maps and trail experiences reflect what’s truly happening on the ground.
Key responsibilities
1. Field Assessment & Data Collection
- Conduct virtual and on-site visits to assigned trail sections to assess trail conditions, amenities and accessibility features
- Verify and document signage placement, surface types, trail grades and infrastructure (e.g., gates, bridges, rest areas)
- Record GPS coordinates, photos and observations for integration into Trans Canada Trail’s data management systems Identify and report on closures, reroutes, safety issues, or discrepancies between digital maps and on-the-ground reality
2. Partner & Community Engagement
- Liaise with local trail partners, volunteers and municipalities to exchange trail information and gather updates
- Provide support for local signage installations or trail improvement projects under the guidance of the Coordinator, Network Engagement and Support
3. Reporting & Coordination
- Submit weekly reports summarizing field observations, data collected and partner interactions
- Work collaboratively with the Coordinator, Network Engagement and Support to ensure field data is accurately transferred into national databases
- Support the development of photo libraries and other documentation for internal use and communications
Qualifications
- Enrolled in or recently completed a post-secondary program in environmental studies, geography, recreation management, or related fields
- Strong interest in trails, active transportation and outdoor recreation
- Comfortable working outdoors in variable weather conditions and remote environments
- Basic knowledge of GPS tools, mapping software or mobile data collection apps (training provided)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Technologically literate with strong software and database management skills and capabilities
- Valid driver’s license
Who can apply for this job?
The Government of Canada funded this job through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Learn more about the program.
To apply for this job, you must:
- Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job;
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
- Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.
Important: You can apply to multiple jobs, but you can only work one full-time job funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program at a time.
Commitment to inclusion and employment equity
Trans Canada Trail is a proud equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows everyone to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success, and we understand that different experiences, expertise and diversity of thought create better opportunities to understand the world we share.
To apply
All youth are welcome to apply. Trans Canada Trail will prioritize the recruitment of the following youth who face barriers to employment: Indigenous youth.
Please send your resume and cover letter to recruit@tctrail.ca.
Trans Canada Trail is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Trans Canada Trail will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact humanresources@tctrail.ca.
