Winter Services Heavy Equipment (Loader) Operator

A Team That Gives You Room to Grow

At Park Landscape Group, we exist to enhance life outdoors and build long-term, rewarding careers for our team. Operating as Western Canada's premier commercial landscape partner, we deliver landscape construction, grounds maintenance, and snow management across Alberta.

We don't leave your career to chance. When you join Park, you join an earnest, hard-working team backed by modern equipment, clear safety standards, and real opportunities to advance.

The Role: Winter Services Heavy Equipment (Loader) Operator

We provide the tools, technology, and support; you bring the skill and dedication. In this role, you will play a key part in operating a loader to efficiently clear snow from roads, parking lots, and other designated commercial, industrial, and residential properties during the winter season.

Your Daily Impact:

• Operate Specialized Snow Equipment: Operate wheel loaders efficiently to remove snow and ice from commercial, industrial, and residential properties, ensuring all surfaces are safe and accessible.

• Site Clearing & Precision Relocation: Safely and efficiently clear roads, parking lots, and site access points according to site maps and commercial quality standards while performing precision snow clearing and piling operations.

• Asset Care & Inspections: Conduct routine pre- and post-trip inspections, perform basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and ensure tools and machinery are properly secured and in good working order.

• Safety, Compliance & Risk Management: Identify on-site hazards, promptly report equipment malfunctions or safety risks, adhere strictly to Safe Work Practices (SWP) and Safe Job Procedures (SJP), and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) without exception.

• Mobile Tech & Site Logging: Utilize mobile applications (e.g., Aspire, Asset Tiger, SiteDocs) for accurate daily timekeeping, work verification, maintenance logging, and safety reporting.

• Teamwork & Operations: Maintain clear communication and strong teamwork with field supervisors and peers, and actively contribute to a strong workplace safety culture.

Essentials for Success (Qualifications & Skills)

To thrive in this role, you will need a solid technical foundation and a strong work ethic:

• Knowledge: 2+ years operating wheel loaders in commercial snow removal, SWP/SJP safety principles, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and hazard awareness (skid steer experience is a strong asset).

• Skills: Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with clean abstract (asset), proficiency operating heavy loader equipment, and mobile app site logging. .

• Abilities: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work outdoors in extreme winter conditions, maintain flexible availability for on-call shifts including early mornings, days, nights, weekends, and holidays during snow events, and adhere strictly to PPE and safety protocols. .

Compensation & Total Rewards

Your rewards package is designed to support your daily success and long-term financial goals:

• Competitive Hourly Wage: Based on experience and skill level.

• Predictable Paychecks: Through our Alberta Hours of Work Averaging Agreement, we offer banked time to keep your pay steady during weather delays or seasonal shifts.

• RRSP Matching Program: Company-matched contributions to help you save for the future.

• Discretionary Incentives: Performance-based bonus opportunities offered at the Company’s discretion.

• Gear & Modern Tools: We supply high-quality PPE, modern equipment, and clean machinery so you can work safely and efficiently ("Built for Busy").

• Opportunity for Year-Round Growth: We actively retain top talent! High performers during the seasonal contract have the opportunity to transition into year-round roles across our landscape construction, grounds maintenance, and snow management divisions.

  • Health & Dental Benefits & RRSP Matching: Eligible after 1 year of continuous service

Why Build Your Future with Park?

When you build your career with Park Landscape Group, you gain access to a platform built for long-term growth:

• Visible Career Paths: Structured check-ins, performance mapping, and leadership advancement opportunities across four specialized divisions.

• Investment in Learning: Dedicated resources for executive development, trade certifications, and ongoing professional training.

• Modern Systems & Fleet: Access to leading-edge technology, modern tools, and clean, high-performing equipment ("Built for Busy").

• Work You Take Pride In: True pride in physical site transformations, knowing you are building outdoor spaces that make a lasting impact in our communities ("From Start to Satisfied").

• A Culture of Earnest Respect: A supportive, high-trust environment where your expertise is valued, communication is straightforward, and safety is paramount.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Park Landscape Group is committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace for all team members.