Snow Removal Crew

Vancouver Island University; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit plan

Paid holiday time

Pension plan

Flexible work opportunities

Job summary

Vancouver Island University (VIU) is seeking a snow removal crew member to clear snow and de-ice roadways, walkways, and stairs across campus. You will work under a Zone Captain, assigned a section, and coordinate with a team to address priority areas.

Duties occur outdoors during winter, with early start times to align with VIU’s severe weather procedures. Applicants should be prepared for overnight and early-morning shifts in cold conditions and wear weather-appropriate clothing.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completion required.
• Experience operating basic hand tools and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to perform prolonged physical activity in cold weather.
• Must work outdoors in winter conditions.

Responsibilities

• Clear snow and de-ice roadways, walkways, and stairs.
• Work under a Zone Captain and be assigned a section to ensure safety.
• Work in a team to clear areas in priority order.
• Duties are performed outdoors in winter weather conditions.

Skills

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 education

Tools

Snow blower

Salt spreader

Job description

Duties:

As a member of the Facilities team, snow removal crew will ensure the safety of the campus community by clearing snow and de-icing roadways, walkways, and stairs.

• Work under the supervision of a Zone Captain and be assigned a section to ensure safety.
• Work in a team to clear areas in priority order.

VIU's severe weather procedures aim to communicate closures by 6:30am. Therefore, work is required to begin between the hours of 2:00am to 5:00am. Duties are performed outdoors in winter weather conditions.

Required Qualifications:

• Grade 12 education completion
• Previous experience operating basic hand tools and equipment such as a snow blower or salt spreader
• Physical ability to perform continuous moderate physical activity and intermittent periods of heavy lifting
• Ability to work in winter weather conditions
• Snow crew wear their own weather appropriate clothing and boots

Preferred Qualifications:

• A valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

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