Arrowhead Landscaping Ltd. is looking for a hard-working full-time snow removal service lead operator for the upcoming winter season. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing residential snow removal service in West Calgary, and downtown areas, in a company-provided truck. The job involves clearing snow from residential and commercial private driveways, sidewalks, and building entrances by use of a snow shovel, ice scraper, leaf blower, and/or snowblower. The Regular Start Time is 4:45 AM, on most snow days, and the end of the working day varies between around 11:45 AM until 4:45 PM.

The candidate will be provided a company truck to use for the winter. The truck will be GPS monitored. Prior to the Term starting, the candidate will complete a paid walkthrough day, to be shown all of the properties under care for the winter season.

This walkthrough day will take place 3-7 days prior to the start of the Term. The other job posting information is as follows:

Contract Term: November 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 (Approximately 5 months)

**option to extend contract past March 31st, 2027 on a full time basis into spring and summer landscape maintenance season (~35 to 45 hours per week)

REGULAR HOURS

- Winter Regular Shift Hours: 4:45am to 1:45pm; may be longer on heavier snow days, or shorter on lighter snow days, timing may change slightly from day-to-day based on snow timing. Must be available to adapt to small schedule changes as needed.
- Extra Hours and Overtime Hours are available if requested.
- Days per week: Varies each week, with an average of 2-3 working days per week; depends on snow volumes and timing; weekends required as needed; the successful candidate will not be required to work on any non-snow days.

COMPENSATION:
- Compensation: Salaried or Hourly: $1,625 twice a month, minimum guaranteed salary, or $27.00 per hour worked, whichever is greater. Salary or hours are paid semi-monthly.



A mid-season raise may be applied to the hourly rate and/or minimum amount for satisfactory performance. Regular tax deductions apply.
- After 90-days, a $250.00 extended health care credit is available to cover any partial expense under dental, vision, health and wellness, massage, or physio.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Physically demanding shifts of 7-12 hours in length [**9 hour average length]
- Ability to manage a route of specified properties
- Ability to consistently begin work at 4:45 AM on all snowfall mornings
- Ability to responsibly drive and handle a pickup truck in winter driving conditions
- Work outdoors in various conditions including rain, ice, noise, and cold temperatures
- Versatile working hours including weekend and holiday work as needed
- On-Call availability in the event of snowfall on shorter-notice

Must be able to meet in the Crestmont/Valley Ridge area OR start service with provided work truck at 4:45 AM on all new snowfall mornings. Must be able to maintain and operate various snow removal equipment - shovels, ice scrapers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, ice melter. All equipment will be provided for use.

Must have a Valid Class-5 Drivers license in good standing. Driving history will be checked.

Successful candidate may have a minimum of 1-year experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or exterior work, with a preference for an applicant who has previous snow removal experience. The successful candidate must be able to complete the entire contract period (until March 31st) and be able to commit to the regular shift hours and on-call nature of the service.

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Benefits

- Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Do you have previous commercial or residential snow removal experience?
- Will you be able to complete the entire contract period and be able to start work at 4:45AM on all regular working days?
- Do you have experience driving pickup trucks, trailers, or large SUVs?

Work Location: On the road

📌 Snow Removal Service - Lead Operator (Residential) (Calgary)
🏢 Arrowhead Landscaping
📍 Calgary