Labourer/Landscaper

Black & McDonald Limited; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Labourer/Landscaper to join their growing Utilities team. This role involves maintaining Manitoba Hydro sites in Winnipeg, performing essential landscaping tasks such as backfilling, sod installation, and equipment operation. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, can lift moderate weights, and is available Monday to Friday with occasional weekends. Join a collaborative and innovative team that values commitment and safety while contributing to meaningful projects in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in lawn care, including sod and seed installation.
• Ability to operate various equipment and tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain various Manitoba Hydro site locations through landscaping tasks.
• Operate larger powered machinery and ensure cleanliness of work areas.

Skills

Lawn Care

Equipment Operation

Verbal Communication

Physical Stamina

Education

Class 5 Driver’s License

Class 3 Driver’s License

Tools

Water Truck

Chainsaw

Leaf Blower

Weed Eater

Power Rake

Concrete Saw

Jack Hammer

Job description

About this Career Opportunity:

Black & McDonald’s Utilities team is growing! If you are committed and a collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Based in Edmonton, the Labourer is responsible for performing general labour activities on utility (electrical and civil) construction sites. They will liaise with tradespersons, coordinators, managers, and site superintendent personnel in order to accomplish project milestones in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.

Summary

As a Labourer/landscaper, you will be responsible for maintaining various Manitoba Hydro site locations in the City of Winnipeg and surrounding areas. The range of duties includes backfilling holes, topsoil & seed installation, as well as laying down sod. You may also be required to operate various vehicles, including a 5-ton minidump, dump trailer, and water truck on job sites.

You should be available to work Monday to Friday between 7 am and 5 pm, with occasional weekends (if required), and be able to operate a variety of equipment and tools, as well as lift 20-30 pounds. This is an outdoor position, and the Labourer/landscaper must enjoy working outdoors in a variety of temperatures. You need to understand and follow verbal directions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities for Labourer /landscaper

• Water grass seed & sod using a water truck.
• Tend to various sites, digging trenches, backfilling, topsoil, seed & sod installations.
• Power rake off sidewalks, parking lots, and yards.
• Operate larger powered machinery and equipment (e.g., 5-ton minidump, dump trailers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, weed eaters, power rakes, concrete saw, jack hammer).
• Move backfill material (crushed rock, sand, soil & sod) with a wheelbarrow.
• Sweep and tidy work areas to maintain cleanliness.
• Conduct needed repairs on equipment or other outdoor structures (e.g., fences, gates).

Qualifications for Labourer/landscaper

• Class 5 driver’s license (Class 3 encouraged).
• Experience in lawn care preferred (installing sod, topsoil & seed).
• Available to work Monday to Friday between 7 am and 5 pm & weekends (if required).
• Able to operate a variety of equipment and tools.
• Able to lift 20-30 pounds.
• Enjoy working outdoors in a variety of temperatures.
• Extensive periods of sitting, standing, and bending down during shifts.
• Ability to understand verbal directions and closely execute with minimal supervision.
• Reliable transportation to work location.

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.