Role overview

SUMMARY

Tri-Green Landscape Group is looking for an experienced Winter Foreman to lead the ground-level execution of our snow and ice management operations for the coming winter season. This is a working lead role: you will operate equipment yourself, direct crew priorities in real time during storm events, and make the day-to-day judgment calls that keep sites safe and clients happy. Because this is a short-term seasonal position, we're looking for someone who can step in with minimal ramp-up — strong equipment operation background and the judgment to prioritize under pressure matter more here than in a longer-term role.

SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY

Scheduled shifts for the season, with flexibility to shift or extend hours around storm events and weather forecasts.
Must be available to respond on short notice once a storm is called — winter operations run on the weather's schedule, not a fixed clock.
40 hours per week on a banked-hours basis: heavier hours during active storm stretches are balanced against lighter hours in calm periods.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate and direct the use of tractors, loaders, plow trucks, and other winter equipment as conditions require
Prioritize work across sites in real time during an event — deciding what gets done first based on safety risk, contract requirements, and site conditions.
Lead by example on a crew: run equipment directly while directing other operators and labourers on routes and priorities.
Inspect completed work for quality and conformance to site and safety standards; correct issues on the spot.
Monitor and report unusual site conditions (ice buildup, drifting, damaged fencing/signage, lighting issues) that could affect service or safety.
Ensure equipment is fuelled, salt boxes are filled, and machines are staged and ready ahead of a forecasted event.
Communicate clearly with the Operations Manager and dispatch on route progress, delays, and site issues via radio, phone, or email.
Fill in on equipment personally when short-staffed — plow truck, loader, tractor, or sidewalk machine, depending on the gap.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 3+ years of hands-on winter operations experience (snow/ice management, landscaping, or related field) — given the short seasonal term, we're prioritizing candidates who can operate independently from day one.
Demonstrated experience operating tractors, loaders, plow trucks, and/or sidewalk equipment.
Prior lead-hand, foreman, or crew-lead experience preferred — comfortable directing others without extensive formal management training.
Valid driver's licence in good standing; DZ/AZ an asset but not required.
Comfortable with MS Office/Outlook and basic dispatch or route-tracking software

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Sound judgment under pressure — able to prioritize competing site needs during an active storm without waiting for direction on every call.
Comfortable operating equipment personally, not just directing others.
Clear, calm communicator, especially over radio/phone during an event.
Reliable and available on short notice throughout the season.
Physically able to work in sub-zero, wet, and variable outdoor conditions for extended periods.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Regularly required to stand, walk, climb in/out of equipment, and handle tools or controls; frequent lifting up to 25 lbs and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
Extended exposure to outdoor winter conditions, including sub-zero temperatures and wet/humid weather.