Job Description

Salary:

Wild Ridge Landscapes is an award-winning, mid-sized landscape and winter services company looking to add a Winter Sidewalk Crew Lead to our team to assist with ice and snow removal operations.

Our landscape maintenance and snow teams work together to ensure the highest standards of care are being met while we service commercial and residential properties throughout Ottawa. As an organization, we have an intentional focus on growing and mentoring staff, serving clients with excellence, and leaving a beautiful and lasting impression on our city.

We Offer:

$2 per hours end-of-season discretionary bonus

15 hours guaranteedper week balancing every 4-week period (terms apply) for full-time employees

Opportunities to grow and advance your career

Professional development and training

Excellent team environment with supportive management

RRSP program and HSA for permanent full-time employees

Job Title:

Winter Sidewalk Crew Lead

Job Type:

Fixed-term contract (November 2025-April 2026)

Main Purpose of Job:

Safely and efficiently manage a crew and an assigned snow route with the necessary equipment.

Reports to:

Regional Winter Supervisor

Snow Division Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

Drive the crew to job sites with truck and trailer
Responsible for all winter snow clearing and related activities as assigned by Operations Manager and Regional Supervisor
Responsible for the direction of a sidewalk crew
Responsible for planning and delegation of tasks to crew members
Ensuring that Companys high safety and quality standards are followed
Operating snow equipment such as snow blowers
Heavy lifting is a requirement and a key part of the job
Safe handling of gasoline, oils, diesel fuels, grease and other equipment related fluids etc.
Shop work, vehicle and equipment maintenance activities as assigned
Requires on-call availability 24-7, with 1 hour response time
Willingness to work in all types of weather and at irregular times

Working Conditions:

Employees will be asked to work in mild to very cold weather conditions. This may include icy roads and stormy skies
In all seasons, employees need to be prepared to be asked to work in rainy conditions and to bring appropriate gear such as rain jackets
Crew members can expect to occasionally be exposed to chemicals such as gasoline and lubricants

Physical Requirements:

Strength Guidelines

Can expect to be asked to lift up to 50 lbs.

Motion Parameters

Crew members can expect to be on their feet for long periods of time. The job requires walking, bending and repetitive lifting

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.

Wild Ridge Landscapes Inc. is an equal opportunity employer proud of its diverse team.

Please contact vahid@wildridge.ca, or call (343) 309-5449, if you require accommodation during the hiring process.

Apply now via our company website at
https://wildridge.bamboohr.com/careers, or send your resume to careers@wildridge.ca to be considered for this position.

Wild Ridge Landscapes

Open Positions

Sidewalk Snow Removal Crew Lead