Snow Removal Crew

Looking for occasional hours this winter? Join our VIU snow removal crew and help keep the campus safe during snowy mornings! Ideal for early risers, this role offers on-call shifts that could start as early as 2:00 am after snowfall.

In this casual role, you will ensure the campus community’s safety by clearing snow and de-icing roadways, walkways, and stairs. You will work under the supervision of a Zone Captain and be assigned a section. The snow removal crew works in a team to clear areas in priority order.

VIU’s severe weather procedures aim to communicate closures by 6:30am. Therefore, work is required to begin between the hours of 2:00 am to 5:00 am. Duties are performed outdoors in winter weather conditions.

Required Qualifications:

• Grade 12 education completion
• Previous experience operating basic hand tools and equipment such as a snow blower or salt spreader
• Physical ability to perform continuous moderate physical activity and intermittent periods of heavy lifting.
• Ability to work in winter weather conditions

Snow crew wear their own weather-appropriate clothing and boots.

Note:

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Vancouver Island University is a comprehensive teaching university with over 12,000 students across three campuses. VIU proudly fosters student success, strong community connections and meaningful collaborations by providing access to a wide range of programs, from academic undergraduate and master’s to industry-responsive trades and vocational training.

VIU is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan that takes the worry out of retirement. As part of the VIU campus community, you will work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities. 

The VIU community acknowledges and thanks the Snuneymuxw, Quw’utsun, Tla’amin, Snaw-naw-as and Qualicum First Nation on whose traditional lands we teach, learn, research, live and share knowledge.