Location: Okotoks, Alberta & SE Calgary
Employment Type: Seasonal
Start Date: November 15, 2026, with potential for an earlier start
Pay: $20–$22/hour, depending on experience
Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 40 paid hours per biweekly pay period

Absolute Landscapes Ltd. is hiring reliable and hardworking team members for our winter pedestrian snow-removal crews.

This is a seasonal, weather-dependent position. Employees must be available for snow events that may require early-morning, weekend and holiday work. Shift length will vary depending on snowfall and operational requirements, with shifts of up to 12 hours possible during significant snow events.

Responsibilities

- Shovel and clear snow and ice from sidewalks, walkways, entrances and other pedestrian areas
- Operate snow blowers and other snow-removal equipment
- Apply ice-control products as directed
- Complete assigned commercial snow-removal routes
- Perform work safely and efficiently in winter conditions
- Inspect work areas and report hazards or concerns to supervisors
- Maintain snow-removal tools and equipment
- Follow company safety procedures and supervisor instructions
- Complete required job documentation

Requirements

- Reliable transportation to and from work during winter weather
- Ability to work an on-call, weather-dependent schedule
- Availability for early mornings, weekends and some holidays
- Ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours when required
- Comfortable working outdoors in cold, snowy and icy conditions
- Able to perform physically demanding and repetitive snow-removal work
- Dependable, punctual and able to work as part of a team

Assets

- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- Previous snow-removal or landscaping experience
- Experience operating snow blowers or similar equipment

No previous snow-removal experience is required.



Training will be provided to suitable candidates.

Compensation

This position pays $20–$22 per hour, based on experience.

Eligible seasonal employees receive a minimum guarantee of 40 paid hours per biweekly pay period during the winter season, subject to the terms of employment and maintaining required availability.

Additional hours worked are paid at the applicable hourly rate.

Schedule

Snow-removal work is weather dependent and does not follow a traditional Monday-to-Friday schedule.

Candidates must be prepared for:

- On-call scheduling during snow events
- Early-morning starts
- Weekend shifts
- Some holiday work
- Variable weekly hours
- Shifts of up to 12 hours during significant snow events

Consistent availability during snow events is an significant requirement of this position.

About Absolute Landscapes

Absolute Landscapes Ltd. is a Calgary-based landscape construction, maintenance and commercial snow-removal company. Our winter operations service commercial properties throughout the Calgary area.

We are looking for dependable employees who take safety, reliability and quality of work seriously.

Apply with your resume and availability for the winter season.

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Application question(s):

- Are you available for on-call snow removal work, including early mornings, weekends, some holidays, and shifts up to 12 hours?
- Do you have reliable transportation to your assigned reporting location during winter weather?
- Do you have a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s licence?
- Are you able to safely perform physically demanding outdoor work in cold, snowy and icy conditions?
- Briefly describe any snow-removal, equipment-operating, commercial-driving, or outdoor-work experience you have.
- Based on where you are located, which reporting area would be closer for you during winter call-outs? SE Calgary, Okotoks or both?

Work Location: In person

📌 Snow Removal Labourer – Pedestrian Crew (Okotoks)
🏢 Absolute Landscapes
📍 Okotoks