Posted 9 days ago
Class 1 & Class 3 Snow Plow Operator
@ Parks Canada Highway Operations Unit – Unité des opérations routières
Overview
Parks Canada's Highway Operations Unit is hiring Class 1 and Class 3 snow plow operators for winter positions of up to 6 months in the Mountain National Parks. The work is highway and road clearing and snow removal using heavy vehicles, with guaranteed full-time hours, a 4-days-on, 3-days-off schedule, a pension plan, and extended medical and dental benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Clear highways and roads of snow using medium and heavy vehicles
- Operate and control multiple blades and salting mechanisms
- Perform a variety of highway and road maintenance tasks
Requirements summary:
- Class 1 or Class 3 licence with air brake endorsement
- Two references, one from a recent direct supervisor
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · bow-valley
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Air brake endorsement |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Parks Canada Highway Operations Unit – Unité des opérations routières
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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.
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