Class 1 & Class 3 Snow Plow Operator

Parks Canada Highway Operations Unit – Unité des opérations routières; Banff, Lake Louise; Sur place; CAD 54 000 - 67 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Extended medical

Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Shift premiums

Internal mobility

Résumé du poste

The Highway Operations Unit of Parks Canada Agency invites applications for Class 1 & 3 Snow Plow Operators for up to six months in the Mountain National Parks, including Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise/Yoho, and others nearby. You will operate heavy snow-removal equipment, keep highways safe, and support year‑round maintenance in iconic mountain environments.

Applicants should have a Class 1 or 3 license with air brake endorsement, and be prepared for seasonal, intensive work with opportunities for

Responsabilités

• Operate snow plows and road maintenance equipment on highways.
• Perform highway maintenance tasks and snow removal with license requirements (Class 1 or 3 with air brake endorsement).

Description du poste

Duties

A job that takes your breath away! Start your career with the Highway Operations Team today!

What's in it for you?

• Benefits - Extended medical, dental after 3 months. (for positions 6 months in duration or longer).
• Pension Plan
• Work/life balance - 4 days on and 3 days off per week!
• Guaranteed full time hours. Shift and weekend premiums available.
• Opportunity to grow and apply to internal positions across the Public Service.
• The chance to live and work in some of the most iconic mountain environments.

Conducts highway/road clearing and snow removal using medium and heavy vehicles (Wheel loader, grader, skid steer) and equipment requiring a Class 1 or 3 license with air brake endorsement; operates/controls multiple blades and salting mechanisms; and performs a variety of highway/road maintenance tasks for the Parks Canada Agency.

Work environment

Experience what it's like to live and work with the mountains on your doorstep! The Highway Operation Unit spans all through the Mountain National Parks, including Jasper, Banff, Lake Louise/Yoho, Kootenay, and Mount Revelstoke & Glacier. Our employees play a critical role in keeping highways safe and maintained year round.

We offer an engaging work environment with opportunity for growth and advancement. Our diverse teams are made up of drivers, mechanics, welders, and supervisory roles. Become a part of our dynamic team today!

Intent of the process

The Highway Operations Unit is gearing up for a busy winter season and is looking to hire a number of Class 1 & 3 Snow Plow Operators for positions that are up to 6 months in duration.

In your application, include contact information for 2 references. One reference needs to be a recent* direct supervisor, and the second, a past supervisor.

*Recent is defined as within the last 5 years.