Snow Removal

Snow Removal
Location: Wallenstein, ON (or possibly direct to snow site)
Job Type: Seasonal On-Call (Nov 15 – Apr 15)
Wage: $25.00-$35.00 an hour

What’s in it for you?

• This job will offer you the opportunity to join our dedicated winter operations team servicing Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, Elmira and surrounding areas. The fast-paced environment and unpredictable winter weather will mean you are never bored. You will have the chance to develop skills across all aspects of snow and ice management with a supportive team.
  
  We want you to be successful, and we believe in rewarding our staff for exceptional work. In addition to a safe and inclusive work environment, we offer:
• 10 hours of guaranteed weekly standby pay (if available daily)
• 1 week paid vacation in the winter season
• Opportunity for green season positions for high performers
• Competitive hourly pay ($25.00–$35.00/hr based on experience) for snow removal
• Overtime pay
• Clothing allowance
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Company events & social hours
• Spring return incentive

Who are we?

Our company, Earthscape, is recognized as an award-winning design-build landscape company that also specializes in high-end residential landscaping, and commercial snow and ice, and maintenance services.

We are a group of enthusiastic, creative dreamers and builders who work hard and are exceptionally proud of what we create in the green season. We bring that same positive, productive, fun, and rewarding environment to our snow management operations. Our project managers aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty, and our crews know how deeply we trust and value their work. Above all, we are passionate about providing our customers with proactive liability management through uncompromised snow and ice service standards, driven by a happy and supported team. Visit our website at www.earthscape.ca

Our main office and yard are located just outside of Elmira, Ontario; a second office/yard is located in Toronto.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for dedicated snow team members to join our Snow Squad covering all positions, including plowing, site monitoring, salting, and sidewalk clearing in Elmira, Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, and surrounding areas. In this role, you will respond to winter weather events to clear snow and ice, keep client sites safe, and operate winter maintenance equipment. This is an on-call seasonal position running from November 15 to April 15.

To be the successful candidate you:

• Align with Earthscape core values of integrity, hard work, teamwork, the pursuit of excellence and loving what we do;
• Willingness to work night shifts;
• Willing and able to commute in wintery conditions
• Know how to dress and work in unpleasant and wintry conditions
• Work long shifts when necessary;
• High reliability and availability at all hours when on call;
• Full availability over the holiday season;
• A positive attitude and strong problem-solving skills in harsh weather conditions;
• Experience or willingness to perform plowing, site monitoring, salting, or sidewalk maintenance;
• Nobody is afraid to pick up a shovel or run a blower no matter their role
• Ability to communicate effectively with team leads and dispatchers;
• Recognize the importance of safety and high-quality service on client properties;
• Comfortable operating or learning to operate winter equipment and machinery;
• Valid driver's license (G class or higher preferred) and reliable transit to shop/site.

Job Type: Seasonal On-Call (Nov 15 – Apr 15)

Compensation: $25.00–$35.00/hour depending on experience (plus 10 hrs guaranteed weekly standby pay if available daily)

Location: Wallenstein, ON with crews working around Kitchener-Waterloo & Guelph

Accommodations: We are committed to treating all people in a way that respects their dignity and independence. Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process or otherwise, please notify us of this when you apply and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

Pre-employment checks: As part of our selection process, successful candidates may be required to consent to background checks relevant to the role, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, criminal offense and driver’s license record.

At Earthscape, we are committed to building an environment where everyone feels included, valued, and heard. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are an important part of our everyday work, and it is our belief that they enable us to reach our goal of bringing incredible outdoor spaces to life. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.