- Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 52.5 to 63 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
OutdoorsWet/dampNoisyDustyHot
Work setting
Sports fieldVarious locationsLandscape maintenancePark and recreation sitesHorticulture and/or gardening
Tasks
Assist with landscape constructionsLay sod or seedPlant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and treesOperate and maintain landscape maintenance equipmentMaintain clean and safe work environment
Type of related experience
Landscape construction
Area of work experience
Irrigation and drainage
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentWork under pressureTight deadlinesRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingManual dexterityAttention to detailHand-eye co-ordinationCombination of sitting, standing, walkingBending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
DependabilityEfficient interpersonal skillsOrganizedReliabilityTeam player
Health benefits
Health care plan
Support for newcomers and refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youthProvides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Supports for visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)