Snow is uncommon in Greater Victoria, but when it arrives it’s worth its weight in white gold. IslandEarth Landscape is building a winter storm-response roster and we’re hiring firefighters—career or paid-on-call—who want meaningful income on days off without committing to a second job. The work is event-driven, safety-led, and aligned to your schedule.
Pay: $60/hour for active plow and de-icing shifts:
Where: Greater Victoria and surrounding areas on Vancouver Island
We provide: Company truck, plow, de-icing gear, PPE, fuel, and maintenance
Schedule: Storm-based windows matched to your fire shifts
Apply by October 1: Snow@islandearthlandscape.
Why this suits firefighters:
Your strengths are exactly what storm operations need: calm under pressure, defensive driving, gear awareness, clear communication, and teamwork. You already follow checklists, coordinate with dispatch, and make sound decisions in changing conditions. Snow work taps those habits—and pays you well when the city actually needs it.
What you’ll do:
Operate a company plow truck to clear commercial lots, private roads, and residential sites. Follow a simple route sheet or app. Apply de-icer as assigned. Check in with dispatch at start, milestones, and wrap. Complete quick pre- and post-trip inspections and report maintenance needs promptly. Training is provided—even if you’ve never plowed before.
How a storm shift flows:
T-12 to T-6 hours: heads-up alert. About T-2 hours: activation with start time and route. You’ll pick up the truck, load material if assigned, clear priority sites first, then secondary locations. We adjust routes as snowfall intensifies. Post-trip, debrief, and clean handoffs if the system continues.
Schedule that fits your pager:
Typical windows include overnights during active snowfall, early mornings before business hours, daytime blocks during prolonged systems, and on-call readiness. You opt into the windows that work; we align routes accordingly.
Safety first—always:
No risky shortcuts. If conditions are unsafe, pause and call it in. No personal vehicles or tools required. We manage fatigue during long events, maintain clear comms, and scale operations based on live conditions. Your judgment matters; your safety is non-negotiable.
FAQs
Do I need my own truck or plow? No—everything’s provided.
How often will I work? Victoria’s snow is sporadic; you work only when activated.
Can I get routes near me? We prioritize local assignments.
Room beyond winter? Possibly, though snow is the priority.
Ready to turn rare storms into real pay? Apply by October 1:
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Why Victoria snow equals “white gold”
Storms here are infrequent, short, and high-impact. Instead of grinding through months of daily routes, you step in precisely when communities need access cleared for clinics, businesses, neighbourhoods, and schools—and you’re paid a strong hourly rate for focused, safety-critical work. It’s smart, time-efficient income that respects your primary commitment to the fire hall too.