Seasonal Maintenance worker

About The Alpine Club of Canada

The ACC is a not-for-profit organization established in 1906 that has grown to include 33 backcountry huts and 25 volunteer-run sections across the country. We also organize seasonal programs, such as our annual General Mountaineering Camp, as well as Shadow Lake Lodge and our hostel in Canmore. We have a rich history in Canadian Mountaineering and a dynamic team at the office to manage our diverse portfolios.

JOB OVERVIEW 

Do you feel most at home in the alpine? Are you just as comfortable swinging a hammer as you are carrying a pack into the backcountry? The Alpine Club of Canada is looking for a hands-on Maintenance Worker to help care for the huts, lodge, and clubhouse that support Canada’s mountain community. This isn’t your typical maintenance job. You’ll travel to stunning, remote hut locations—sometimes for multiple days at a time—where your work directly supports climbers, skiers, hikers, and mountaineers exploring the alpine. Between projects, you’ll have the rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the very landscapes you help maintain.

Your work will take place both at the Canmore clubhouse and in breathtaking backcountry settings. You’ll play a key role in keeping ACC facilities safe, functional, and welcoming—ensuring members and guests can focus on the adventures that bring them there.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to combine your building skills with your passion for hiking, climbing, skiing, and exploring wild places, this is your chance to build something that truly matters—right in the heart of the mountains.

IDEAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

Previous employment in an outdoor recreation setting Ability to work in remote/backcountry locations, including overnight stays. Valid driver’s license; experience with fleet vehicles, equipment, and TDG requirements. Skilled in facility, grounds, and mechanical system maintenance. Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and small-to-medium equipment. Basic carpentry and construction support experience. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. Effective communication and teamwork skills with staff and guests. Physically fit and comfortable with outdoor and manual work. Reliable, organized, and able to work independently or under supervision. Experienced in helicopter long lining considered an asset Knowledge of safe work practices and OH&S compliance. 

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Follow safe job procedures for day-to-day operations. Travel to remote facilities on foot, by vehicle or aircraft to repair facilities on a scheduled basis. This may include multiday stays & weekends Drive vehicles in the fleet and ensure personal compliance with driver's time management program, safety fitness certificate and vehicle registrations, transportation of dangerous goods. Execute work order requests as assigned Report any mechanical failures or unsafe conditions and promote safety in the workplace.  Collect and maintain inventory control of maintenance and custodial supplies.  Assist building custom facility furniture. Overall maintenance of the interior and exterior of our hut network and Canmore clubhouse hostel. Traveling to backcountry facilities as required for inspections and other operation's needs. Assist with our waste management operations (collection, barrel removal, equipment inspections and repairs) Service mechanical systems (furnaces, pumps, etc.) Ensure good staff relations are maintained and provide effective public relations with members, guests and outside agencies.  Follow the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including aspects such as; working at height, working alone, working in remote locations, Transportation of dangerous goods, working with aircraft. Be aware of and follow emergency response procedures for both urban and remote locations, including all practice drills.  Be accountable for the delivery of a safe work environment to ensure and protect the health and safety of those who use and deliver programs. Performing grounds maintenance, repairs and improvements for properties owned or operated by the ACC. Duties include operating hand tools and small electric or gas-powered tools, planting, trimming, and edging, raking leaves, brush removal, chipping and removing trash and debris Performing routine building maintenance and janitorial duties for ACC facilities including; sanding, painting, staining, light construction under supervision of Maintenance Supervisor Operating hand tools, power tools, small to medium sized equipment including Tractor, John Deere Gator and related implements in a safe and responsible manner Driving trucks and equipment of various sizes up to 1 ton, in the loading, hauling and unloading of equipment, material, outhouse barrels, propane and other materials Inspecting and performing preventative maintenance and repairs as needed; Completing the daily, weekly and monthly tasks checklists according to department specifications and guidelines Carry out other duties as assigned 

  The Alpine Club of Canada is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, colour, race, gender, ancestry, ethnic origin, disability, or sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, hr@alpineclubofcanada.ca.

 

Prior to receiving an offer of employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit copies of all required certifications and documentation, including a. criminal records check. The Alpine Club of Canada wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort to in applying for this position.  However, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.