Hamilton, ON, tends to have a cold, damp Winter since it sits on Lake Ontario. Like the rest of the Greater Toronto Area, it tends to see snow for a few months or longer. You won’t be surprised to hear that snow removal is a common, steady job.

You’ll see other landscaping roles in the Winter too. If snow removal isn’t your thing, you could try your hand at yard clean-up. Or, to stay away from the outdoors, there are warehouse and distribution jobs you could try too.

Keep reading to see the seasonal jobs we have available in Hamilton.

Temporary Seasonal Jobs in Hamilton

Snow Shoveler

Wage range: $17-19

Common Skill Requirements: Snow Removal, De-Icing, Lift Up to 50lbs, Following Instructions

This job is snow joke – get paid to play in the snow.

The snowy season brings lots of snow removal jobs. Snow shovelers salt and clear snow from roads, walkways, or driveways. Organizations could hire you to clear their property or a snow removal company could contract out professionals. This entry-level job requires you to work in colder temperatures and be on your feet during shifts.

Stay warm with a heavy jacket, gloves, and boots for a snow removal job!

Yard Clean-Up

Wage range: $17-19

Common Skill Requirements: Debris Removal, Lift Up to 50lbs, Following Instruction

If snow removal isn’t your thing, but you still want to be in landscaping, try a yard clean-up job.

In a yard clean-up role, you are responsible for cleaning up yards or sites by raking leaves and removing debris. An organization could hire you to clean up their yard, or a landscaping company could contract you to job sites. This is an entry-level role that mostly involves manual labour.

Be prepared to be outside for all shifts! On colder days, make sure to bundle up.

Material Handler

Wage range: $17-20

Common Skill Requirements: Material Handling, Order Picking, Forklift Operation, Lift Up to 50lbs, Following Instruction

Stay out of the cold this Winter and get a job with a warehouse or manufacturing organization.

Outdoor jobs may not be for you, and that’s okay. We have a lot of distribution and manufacturing jobs during the holiday season. Many temporary positions are available o prepare for the gift-giving season. Material Handlers are responsible for loading and unloading shipments, shipping and receiving deliveries, and organizing the warehouse.

Remember to bring steel-toed boots and a visibility vest to this role. Remember to bring steel-toed boots and a high-visibility vest to this role.

If you’re interested in one of these roles, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team!

Not looking for seasonal jobs in Hamilton? Check out our Winter jobs in Vancouver, Windsor-Sarnia, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Mississauga.