Careers
Commercial winter maintenance requires people who value teamwork, practical problem-solving, and careful work in changing weather. The roles below are proposed examples for a commercial snow removal business, not confirmation of current vacancies. Actual positions, wages, schedules, benefits, training, and eligibility requirements should be confirmed before any recruitment content is published.
What We Look For
- Care about the work. We want people who take pride in doing commercial snow removal properly, not just quickly.
- Straight talk with customers. You will be in someone's home or business explaining what you found. Plain language beats jargon.
- Reliability. Showing up when you said you would matters more here than any single line on a resume.
- Respect for the property. Protecting the space, cleaning up, and leaving it better than you found it.
- Safety, every time. Following safe practice is part of the job, not an extra.
Experience in commercial snow removal or a related trade helps. If you have the attitude and not yet the trade experience, say so, because we do train.
Roles We Hire For
We are a small team, so openings come and go with the work. These are the roles we hire into.
Commercial Snow Removal Equipment Operator
Operate suitable snow-clearing equipment at commercial properties according to the assigned work scope and site requirements. Responsibilities may include clearing parking lots, access lanes, designated snow storage areas, and other agreed paved surfaces while taking care around vehicles, structures, and pedestrians.
Qualifications
- Experience operating relevant snow-clearing or heavy equipment is preferred.
- A valid driver's licence appropriate to the assigned vehicle or equipment is required where applicable.
- Ability to work safely in cold, dark, and changing winter conditions.
- Good awareness of site layouts, equipment limitations, and safe operating procedures.
- Willingness to work overnight, early-morning, weekend, or on-call shifts when required by the role.
Benefits
- Potential seasonal work opportunities during the winter period.
- Practical experience with commercial property maintenance.
- Team-based work and opportunities to develop equipment skills.
- Compensation, scheduling, and any additional benefits to be confirmed by the actual employer.
Commercial Sidewalk Snow Removal Crew Member
Help clear snow from designated commercial sidewalks, entrances, walkways, steps, and restricted access areas. The role may include manual shoveling, use of suitable smaller equipment, and assisting with approved de-icing tasks according to the service plan.
Qualifications
- Ability to perform physical outdoor work in cold and changing weather.
- Comfortable lifting and moving snow using safe work techniques.
- Attention to detail when clearing narrow routes, entrances, ramps, and other priority areas.
- Reliable attendance and willingness to work irregular winter hours.
- Ability to follow safety instructions and use equipment or materials only as trained.
Benefits
- Potential seasonal employment during winter weather periods.
- Hands-on experience in commercial property maintenance.
- Opportunities to build teamwork and winter operations skills.
- Actual wages, shifts, protective equipment, and other benefits to be confirmed by the employer.
Winter Maintenance Team Lead
Coordinate assigned commercial winter maintenance activities, help communicate site priorities, and check that completed work matches the agreed scope. The role may involve supporting crews, reviewing access requirements, recording service details, and escalating changing site conditions.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in snow removal, landscaping, property maintenance, or field operations is preferred.
- Strong communication and practical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to organize work, follow service instructions, and communicate changes promptly.
- Knowledge of safe work practices and a willingness to complete relevant training.
- Availability for seasonal, early-morning, overnight, or on-call work where required.
Benefits
- Potential opportunities to develop field leadership and coordination skills.
- Experience supporting commercial winter service operations.
- Team-based work with responsibilities that may grow with experience.
- Pay, schedule, training, and benefits to be established by the actual employer.
Winter Operations and Customer Coordinator
Support customer inquiries, maintain property service information, and help coordinate winter scheduling and communications. Responsibilities may include recording site details, preparing service documentation, confirming agreed requirements, and passing operational updates to the appropriate team members.
Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfort using everyday office software and digital scheduling tools.
- Ability to manage changing priorities during busy winter weather periods.
- Experience in customer service, administration, or operations coordination is an asset.
Benefits
- Potential opportunities to develop customer service and operations skills.
- Exposure to commercial property maintenance and seasonal planning.
- Opportunities to contribute to service coordination and process improvement.
- Work arrangement, compensation, schedule, and any benefits to be confirmed by the actual employer.
How to Apply
Call (289) 312 8306 and ask about hiring. If we are on a job site, leave your name, the role you are interested in, and your trade background, and we will call you back.
We read every application. If there is a fit, expect a short phone conversation first, then a meeting and a ride-along on a job so you can see the work before you commit to it.
We do not always have an opening posted. Send your information anyway. We keep applications on file and reach out first to people who already introduced themselves when a spot opens.
Commercial Snow Removal Oakville considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Questions about this page?
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