Winter Sidewalk Crew Member

Earthscape, Inc.; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Standby pay (10 hours/week)

Overtime pay

Winter clothing allowance

Company events

Future seasonal/full-time options

Job summary

Earthscape is hiring a Winter Sidewalk Crew Member for snow and ice management on residential and commercial properties in Elmira, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Guelph. Work sites report to Wallenstein or a designated location before events, with on-call shifts that can include overnights, weekends, and holidays.

The role offers an hourly wage of 25.00–35.00 CAD, with standby pay and potential overtime. Safety, reliability, and strong communication are essential in this physically demanding outdoor

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic, reliability, punctuality, and clear communication are required.
• Alignment with company values (integrity, teamwork, excellence).
• Ability to pass background checks (references, identity, criminal record, and driver’s abstract).

Responsibilities

• Clear snow and ice using shovels, snow blowers, and stand-on machines.
• Apply de-icing materials and manage events within timelines.
• Inspect equipment, report maintenance issues, and keep areas and vehicles clean.
• Follow safety procedures around traffic, pedestrians, and winter hazards.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Punctuality

Clear communication

Job description

Winter Sidewalk Crew Member

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

Job Overview

Earthscape is hiring a seasonal Winter Sidewalk Crew Member for snow and ice management on residential and commercial properties in Elmira, Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph, and surrounding areas. Members report to the Wallenstein shop or a designated location before events.

Key Responsibilities

• Clear snow and ice using shovels, commercial snow blowers, and stand-on Snowrator machines.
• Apply de-icing materials and work efficiently to meet event timelines.
• Inspect equipment, report maintenance issues, and maintain clean, organized work areas and vehicles.
• Follow all company safety procedures around traffic, pedestrians, and winter hazards.

Availability & Working Conditions

• Requires 24/7 on-call availability throughout the winter season, with short-notice response times.
• Shifts are weather-dependent and vary widely, including overnight, weekends, and holidays.
• Demands physical endurance for outdoor work in extreme cold, walking on icy surfaces, continuous shoveling, equipment operation, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive hourly rate plus 10 hours per week standby pay.
• Overtime pay (where applicable), winter clothing allowance, and company events.
• Potential opportunities for future seasonal or full-time employment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong work ethic, reliability, punctuality, and clear communication skills.
• Alignment with core values (integrity, teamwork, excellence).
• Ability to pass background checks (references, identity, criminal record, and driver's abstract review).