Class 1 & Class 3 Snow Plow Operator (INVENTORY)

Government of Canada
Radium Hot Springs, BC

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Dental care

Skills

Snow removal
Air Brake Endorsement
Post-trip inspection protocols
Maintenance
Roadway snow and ice control
English
Class 1 Licence
Driving
Routine maintenance inspections
Loader operation
Skid steer loader
Visual inspection for quality control
Class 3 Licence

Full job description

Parks Canada - Highway Operations Unit

Closing date: September 15, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
CAP26J-022695-000111

Selection process number
2026-CAP-HOU-EA-014

Location
Lake Louise-Yoho Operating Area (Lake Louise, AB), Banff-Kootenay Operating Area (Banff, AB and Radium Hot Springs, BC), Mount Revelstoke and Glacier Operating Area (Rogers Pass, BC), Jasper Operating Area

Employment tenure
Term

Salary
$28.82 to $32.38 per hour - salary under review

Level
GL-MDO-06, GL-MDO-07

Who can
All persons who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

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 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.

Important messages
When you to this selection process, you are not ing for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
Persons who are unable to on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability status
Maintenance of a valid Class 1 or 3 license with Air Brake endorsement
Willing and able to lift up to 23 kg without the use of lifting aids

Operational Requirements

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required to wear identifier clothing and required safety equipment.
Required to travel over roads closed to the general public and to work under avalanche hazard conditions.
Required to travel and/or work in a variety of weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time.
Required to work shift work – during day – and nighttime hours, overtime, weekends, and/or statutory holidays, provincial/territorial holidays, and call back or standby duty.
Candidates will be required to undergo and meet the requirements for a medical examination/pre-employment medical examinations and/or periodic medical checks.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

For GL MDO 06 positions: Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement
For GL MDO 07 positions: Class 1 driver’s license with air brake endorsement

Provision of a driver’s abstract, which is to show a minimum of five (5) year driving record that is free of at-fault traffic accidents, convictions, suspensions and revocations.

EXPERIENCE

Experience driving heavy trucks.

Applied / assessed at a later date

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of highway maintenance and traffic control procedures.
Knowledge of safety measures and regulations common to highway maintenance

ABILITIES

Ability to operate heavy trucks up to GVW 60,000 pounds.
Ability to visually inspect equipment and perform pre and post trip inspections.
Ability to assess and report on road, visibility, and weather conditions.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Effective Interpersonal Skills
Sound Judgement
Dependability
Communicates Effectively

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET EXPERIENCE

Experience operating heavy equipment
Experience with highway road maintenance
Experience with snow removal

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you .

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

How to

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Information you must provide

Your résumé
Contact information for 2 references

We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Hiring organization contact

Name: Human Resources - Highway Operations Unit
Email address: [email protected]

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