About the company :

Forest Ridge began as a family run landscape design, installation, and maintenance company for over 25 years. We have since amalgamated with a nationwide company called Urban Life Solutions. We have divisions spanning from Ontario, all the way to Alberta. The Forest Ridge division covers a variety of contracts throughout GTA and surrounding areas, with commercial and residential landscaping projects including hardscaping, softscaping, grading, retaining walls, planting, and sodding. Year-round work available, including Spring /Summer maintenance and Landscape construction operations

Position Summary :

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Urban Life Solutions – Forest Ridge Landscaping is looking for dependable & experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our winter operations team.

You will be responsible for operating heavy equipments such as skidsteers, backhoe, loaders etc, at assigned commercial and municipal properties across the GTA area.

This position requires you to be available for on-call work 24/7 during winter weather events, including evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays. Flexibility with shift schedules and the ability to work extended hours during snow events is essential.

If you have previous heavy equipment/machinery operating experience and are looking for a seasonal winter opportunity, we would like to hear from you!

Locations available: Toronto, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, Durham, EG and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities :

- Monitor weather conditions and respond to winter events as required.




- Operate heavy equipment including skid steers, backhoes, loaders, and other winter maintenance equipment.
- Perform snow removal and snow clearing at assigned locations.
- Conduct pre and post operational inspections and report equipment issues or maintenance needs.
- Operate equipment safely while working around vehicles, pedestrians, and other crews.
- Follow all company safety procedures and site-specific requirements.
- Assist with other winter maintenance and snow removal duties as needed.

Qualifications :

- 3–5 years of experience operating heavy equipment is required.
- Proven experience operating skid steers, backhoes, loaders, or similar heavy equipment.
- Previous experience in snow removal or winter maintenance operations is an asset.
- Experience working at commercial and/or municipal properties is preferred.
- Physically capable of working extended hours outdoors in cold weather.
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation to assigned work sites.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a winter operations team.
- Strong reliability, punctuality, and communication skills.

Compensation :

- $28+ per hour, depending on experience, position, and reliability.




- Standby bonus available throughout the winter season for eligible employees.

At ULS, we believe in fostering a energetic and inclusive work environment, and we look forward to the possibility of welcoming new members to our team in the future. In the meantime, feel free to explore our website to learn more about our company culture, values, and the impactful work we do.

Inclusive Work Environment :

ULS we embrace and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, Indigenous people, and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, colour, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, etc. If you require accommodation feel free to reach out with any questions. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

ULS uses AI in our recruitment process to help assess and select candidates for positions.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the volume of applications, we will only be reaching out to those who meet the requirements for the next steps in our hiring process.

Pay: $28.00-$32.00 per hour

Application question(s):

- Are you comfortable working in severe weather conditions?
- Do you have reliable transportation to and from work?

Experience:

- Heavy equipment operation: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- G or G2 Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Heavy Equipment Operator (Greater Toronto Area)
🏢 Urban Life Solutions
📍 Greater Toronto Area