Landscape Labourer

Fox Harb'r Development Ltd O/A Fox Harb'r Resort; Fox Harbour; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A seasonal resort is seeking landscape maintenance workers to assist with various tasks including gardening, mowing, and upkeep of outdoor areas. The position requires physical stamina and attention to detail. Training will be provided. Candidates should have a basic command of English. Work hours are flexible, with some weekends necessary depending on conditions.

Benefits

Transportation costs covered for relocation

Accommodation available at a discounted rate

On-site recreation and activities

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Basic level of English is required.
• Experience is an asset; on-the-job training will be provided.
• Physically demanding, with heavy loads and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscape constructions.
• Weed, prune, and trim trees and plants.
• Maintain lawns and grass along roadsides.
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment.
• Water and tend to plants, lawns, and gardens.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Basic English

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Power mowers

Tractors

Chain saws

Electric clippers

Sod cutters

Pruning saws

Snowblowers

Job description

Company Fox Harb'r Development Ltd O/A Fox Harb'r Resort

Business Information: Our resort is located in a picturesque rural community on the shores of the Northumberland Strait in Cumberland County of Nova Scotia. The resort offers guest accommodation, on-site golf, a full-service Spa, sport shooting, and dining.

Business Address: 1337 Fox Harbour Road, Fox Harbour, NS, B0K 1Y0

Work location: same as above

Type of Employment:Full-time-Seasonal/ 270-day contract

Estimated Start Date: March 1st, 2026

Job Description:

• Assist with landscape constructions
• Tying
• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
• Cut grass
• Rake and collect refuse
• Remove litter and garbage
• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
• Lay sod or seed
• Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
• Apply fertilizers
• Spray and dust trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens, as directed, to control insects and disease
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Maintain lawns and grass along roadsides
• Operate and maintain power mowers, tractors, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, pruning saws, snowblowers and other landscape maintenance equipment
• Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment

Requirements:

• Education: No formal education is required
• Experience: Experience is an asset. On-the-job training will be provided.
• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Tight deadlines, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Language: Basic level of English is required
• Salary: $17.74 hourly, 40.00 hours per week.
• Transportation costs are covered if the worker needs to relocate
• Accommodation is available for rent if required at a discounted rate
• Team building opportunities
• On-site recreation and activities

The position requires flexibility in scheduling based on business needs. Shifts: Monday to Friday, 6 am – 2:30 pm, 7 am – 3:30 pm. Weekend work may be required depending on weather conditions. Please note that we are located in a rural area.

Apply by mail to:1337 Fox Harbour Road, Fox Harbour, NS, B0K 1Y0