Parks Canada - Highway Operations Unit
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 (Jasper, AB)
GL-MDO-06, GL-MDO-07
Term
$28.82 to $32.38 per hour (salary under review)
Closing date: 15 September 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: 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 apply 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.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
Contact information for 2 references.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
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
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential
Information on language requirements
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
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
ASSET EXPERIENCE
- Experience with highway road maintenance
- Experience with snow removal
- Experience operating heavy equipment
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.
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
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying 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 apply 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: $28.82-$32.38 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Expected start date: 2026-10-01
