Landscape Worker

Government of Canada; Riverview; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking individuals for landscape construction roles. Responsibilities include assisting with various outdoor projects, such as spreading topsoil, laying sod, and building decorative installations. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate, reliable transportation, and a First Aid Certificate. This position emphasizes environmental preservation and requires physically demanding work on-site in various settings, including commercial and residential areas.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape construction preferred.
• Valid driver's licence required.
• First Aid Certificate is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscape constructions.
• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials.
• Lay sod or seed.
• Build patios, garden walls, and other decorative installations.
• Plant and move trees.

Skills

Client focus

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Punctuality

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Front end loader

Pick-up truck

Small engine equipment

Sod cutter

Skidsteer

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Green job

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Landscape contractor
• Commercial
• Residential
• Construction

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscape constructions
• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
• Lay sod or seed
• Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations
• Plant and move trees

Credentials

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Landscape construction

Equipment and machinery experience

• Front end loader
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Sod cutter
• Skidsteer

Construction specialization

• Retaining walls
• Interlocking brick

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits