Build an Exciting Career as a Landscape Horticulturist

Advtwoway; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscaping company is seeking an Entry-Level Landscape Horticulturist in Burnaby, BC. The role involves enhancing green spaces and supporting plant health through various tasks such as lawn mowing and pruning. No prior experience is needed, and training will be provided, along with competitive wages starting at $23.81/hour. Candidates should have a valid BC driver's license and a willingness to work in various outdoor settings.

Benefits

Competitive wages $23.81-$25.76/hour

Performance based raises

External education support

Extended health care coverage

Free in-house seminar program

Staff social events

Qualifications

• Ability to walk 15,000+ steps a day and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Smartphone with data plan required.
• Willingness to drive company trucks as trained.

Responsibilities

• Enhance local communities’ green spaces.
• Support plant health and vegetation.
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

British Columbia Driver’s License (N or FULL Class 5)

Job description

Overview

Build an exciting career as a Landscape Horticulturist!

We offer equal opportunities for motivated individuals to grow their career at the pace that suits them.

Do you want an excelled path and support to help you achieve your goals? NO PROBLEM!

Would you prefer to take your time? WE ARE HAPPY TO ACCOMMODATE THAT TOO!

Take advantage of this one-of-a-kind landscaping opportunity, make a great income, learn new skills, have access to sponsored education, and work with an amazing team of professionals to support you along the way.

Don\'t have any experience? No problem, we will happily train you!

Enjoy working in nature and strive to have a positive environmental impact within your local communities. Our work keeps you active and offers continuous learning and growth opportunities, the sky\'s the limit!

Here at Para Space Landscaping, we take pride in being a Leader in our Industry, and work to create a meaningful impact through the care and upkeep of award-winning outdoor spaces across the Lower Mainland.

We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer and 2024 Best Landscape and Lawn Care Companies to Work For organization and are looking to add to our team of Landscapers.

Our Mission

• Enhancing the environment with reliable, high quality landscape services
• Cultivating lasting relationships with our Clients and Team
• Leading our industry with integrity and innovation

Company Benefits and Perks

• Competitive wages $23.81-$25.76/hour to start, depending on previous work experience
• Ability to swiftly GROW within the company (performance based raises)
• External education support and Apprenticeship Sponsorship
• Extended Health Care Coverage: 100% Coverage for Prescription Drugs & Medicine; $700 Vision Care; $1,000 per Health Care Services (Therapist, RMT, Chiropractor, Naturopath, Physiotherapy, and more); 100K Life Insurance; EAP Program— Access to Free Counselling Services and Support Programs; And More!
• Free In-House Seminar Program, with meals provided at in-person seminars
• Staff Social Events (Company Picnic, Family Pumpkin Carving, Go Karting, Golf, Bowling, Paint Ball, Trivia, Karaoke & our Annual Day of Community Service)
• Swag giveaway
• And More !

Learn more about the Para Space Difference. Learn more about Para Space: the Para Space Difference.

Responsibilities

As a Landscaper, you will work with our diverse team to enhance local communities’ green spaces, and improve the environment by supporting plant health and vegetation that aids in carbon capture.

Your duties may include the following:

• Lawn mowing
• Line & blade edging
• Leaf blowing
• Shearing
• Pruning
• Bed work
• Weeding
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment (lawn mower, leaf blowers, shears)
• Drive the company truck to the local dump and waste facilities

Qualifications

In this position, you will constantly cultivate new skills and receive support and on-the-job training from our diverse Leadership Team while working in the field. We offer both in-house and external education opportunities to further your skills, and personalized career paths to grow with our company. Transferable Skills and Related Experience includes:

• Must have: British Columbia Driver’s License (N or FULL Class 5). Learners or International Driver Licenses not accepted.
• Ability to walk 15,000+ steps a day and lift up to 50 pounds (as needed)
• Excellent Reliability
• Team player
• Positive Attitude and willingness to learn
• Smartphone with data plan
• Willingness to drive company trucks as trained
• Willingness to commute to sites within the Lower Mainland
• Language of work: English
• Have a car (asset)
• No experience is required to start as an Entry-Level Landscaper, but outdoors or physical work experience is an asset

We offer advancement into supervision for any team member fulfilling their job duties and qualifications on a consistent basis!

Supervisor Wage Range - $28.90-$37.00 per hour

Working Conditions

Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8AM-4:45PM @ various property locations around the Lower Mainland. Commutes are to be expected.

• Working outdoors in a fast-paced team environment
• Year-round employment with endless growth opportunities
• COR Certified Corporation that puts our worker’s safety above all
• Healthy and diverse workplace for all

Our Vision

Being recognized as the best and getting there with the best!

Our Values

• Fulfill our client's high expectations with high performance.
• Embody the essence of teamwork.
• Create a meaningful impact in everything we do.

These values guide and shape everything we do here at Para Space and are at our core; if these values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you!

Para Space Landscaping Inc. headquarters are located at 3751 Napier St. in Burnaby, British Columbia. Connect with us at 604-291-2800 or email us at [e-mail].

Para Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, who is committed to creating an inclusive and safe workplace for all our employees! Help us continue to shape the Landscaping Industry and pursue a career where the growth opportunities have no limits!

Please note, we thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.