- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 50 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
OutdoorsHotCold/refrigeratedNoisy
Work setting
Construction site
Tasks
Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawnsOrganize planting of trees, gardens and lawnsResolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a propertySchedule workPlan and estimate labour and materialsOrganize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining wallsPlan, manage and supervise landscape construction workMaintain work records and logsRead blueprints and drawingsRepair and maintain equipmentRequisition or order materials, equipment and suppliesResolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product qualityTrain staff
Supervision
3-4 people
Equipment and machinery experience
Skidsteer
Area of work experience
Snow removal
Area of specialization
Landscape construction
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentWork under pressureTight deadlinesHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingCombination of sitting, standing, walkingStanding for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
JudgementTeam playerFlexibility
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Health benefits
Dental planHealth care planParamedical services coverageVision care benefits
Financial benefits
Life insuranceRegistered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Support for newcomers and refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
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.)