Manual Snow Shovelers

We are looking for **reliable** on-call Manual snow shovelers to join our winter maintenance team.

**No previous experience necessary, this is a manual snow shovelling position with possible long shifts**
- MUST have valid G license and vehicle to get to site.
- Should be within 30-40 minutes from Elmira.
- MUST be able to work nights, weekends, holidays on-call during cold, snowy, winter months.
- Must be able to work longer shifts up to 10 hours

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Respond promptly to snow and ice events when called in.
- Operate snow removal equipment such as shovels, snow blowers, plows, and salt spreaders.
- Clear walkways, driveways, and parking areas in compliance with safety standards and client requirements.
- Pile snow in designated and approved locations only.
- Perform pre
- and post-event inspections of assigned properties.
- Maintain clear communication with crew leaders, site supervisors, and dispatch.
- Follow all company safety policies, including the use of PPE and safe equipment operation.
- Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance needs.
- Wash and clean trucks and equipment after each use to prevent corrosion, improve safety, and maintain a professional appearance.

**Required Qualifications**
- Availability for on-call shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays during winter storms.
- Strong work ethic, punctuality, and reliability.
- Ability to perform physical labor in cold, snowy, and icy conditions.
- Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs, bending, shovelling, and working outdoors for extended periods of time and up to 15-hour shifts.
- Personal mobile device with a data plan (500MB monthly) for communication and using our work apps.
- Valid G driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle to get to work sites.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience with plow trucks, skid steers, or other equipment is an asset.
- Previous snow removal or landscaping experience preferred but not required.

**Work Environment**
- Outdoor, physical work in cold, snowy, and icy conditions.
- Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with potential for long shifts during heavy snowfalls.

**Compensation & Benefits**
- Competitive hourly wage (no overtime pay)
- Training on equipment and safety procedures provided.
- Opportunities for advancement within the company and possible year-round employment starting in the spring with dedicated full-time hours (50/hours a week).

**About Conestoga Contracting Group**

Conestoga Contracting Group is a trusted leader in landscaping, construction, and winter maintenance services across Southwestern Ontario. We are committed to safety, professionalism, and delivering dependable service to our clients year-round. Our Winter Maintenance Division plays a critical role in ensuring roads, parking lots, and properties remain safe and accessible during winter weather events.

**Job Type**: Seasonal

Pay: $26.45 per hour

Work Location: In person